CZ P09 User Manual

• The CZ P-09 pistol is a semi-automatic handgun incorporating short recoil, designed for aimed shooting up to 50 m distances.
  • The CZ P-09 utilizes the locked breech principle.
  • It is fitted with a trigger mechanism adapted to operate both in SA and DA modes of fire, a firing pin safety, safety stop on the hammer and manual safety which can be easily disassembled and substituted by a hammer decocking element.
• Use only factory-manufactured ammunition of appropriate caliber, which are in compliance with CIP regulations or SAAMI.
  • The use of other cartridges could damage the handgun or cause injury to the shooter.

• Safety Features
  • Trigger Guard
    • Prevents unintentional pressing of the trigger, for example when the pistol is dropped.
  • Inertia Firing Pin
    • The design of the firing pin prevents the firing pin from protruding through the face of the slide when the hammer is in its rest position.
    • This eliminates the possibility of a discharge when a loaded pistol is dropped on the hammer.
  • Firing Pin Safety
    • The firing pin safety keeps the firing pin blocked until the trigger is pulled. This safety device minimizes the risk of accidental discharge through mishandling such as when a loaded pistol is dropped.
  • Safety Stop on the Hammer
    • A half-cock safety notch is on the hammer so as to prevent it from striking the firing pin when the hammer is manually cocked, and a thumb could slip.
    • When the hammer is on the safety stop, it is not leaning against the firing pin stop, but its position is further back.
• Engaging the Safety Mode
  • The version equipped with a decocking device is not covered in this section!
  • Push the safety up to the Safety-On position (Fig. 5) until the red warning dot is covered.
  • The safety in this position blocks the trigger mechanism and slide, thus preventing the pulling of the trigger and operating the slide.
  • The safety lever can be set to the "Safe" position even with the hammer on safety notch.
  • However, it is not recommended that the safety be engaged while in this state as any forced cocking of the hammer could damage the trigger mechanism.
  • The pistol safety shall be only engaged with the hammer in its rear position, i.e. cocked. The use of safety is therefore convenient for short interruptions of firing only.

• Decocking
  • The version equipped with a manual safety is not covered in this section!
  • MAKE SURE THE PISTOL IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION and thumb down the decocking control lever (Fig. 7).
  • Pressing down the decocking control lever actuates the lowering of the hammer from the cocked position to the hammer safety notch position, without any need to pull the trigger.
  • Even if there is a cartridge in the chamber the pistol is (hammer decocked) safe for all normal handling in this state, and ready for immediate use in a Double Action mode of fire.

• Changing the Back Strap Inserts
  • Each pistol is supplied with a set of changeable back strap inserts, which enables the rear part of the grip to be adjusted according to the individual needs of the user.
  • In order to change the back strap inserts it is necessary to remove the main spring plug pin.
  • To avoid injuries be very careful when removing the pin as it secures the main spring plug as well as the compressed main spring. Entrust the task to a gunsmith.
• Stripping for Cleaning - Disassembly
  • POINT YOUR PISTOL IN A SAFE DIRECTION!
  • 1. Remove the magazine. The pistol must not be disassembled with the magazine inserted!
  • 2. Put the safety to "OFF" position, in order to release the movement of the slide.
  • 3. MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER!
  • 4. Retract the hammer slightly back and then release it, until it stops on half-cock (safety) notch position. In this state the handling which follows will be easier.
  • 5. Put your left thumb through the trigger guard and with the other fingers grasp the top of the front part of the slide firmly.
  • 6. Push the slide slightly rearwards until the rear of the slide is against the retracted hammer and the guidelines on the frame and the slide are in line.
  • 7. Push (tap) the slide stop from the right hand side of the weapon, i.e. using the magazine base (Fig. 8). Remove the slide stop from the left.
  • 8. Pull the slide and the barrel forward off the frame.
  • 9. Remove the recoil spring and finally the barrel.

• If your pistol is properly used and maintained, malfunctions will rarely occur. However, if such a situation does occur, please observe the following instructions.
  • If you cannot clear away any malfunction in the manner described below, entrust the pistol to a competent gunsmith for inspection and repair.