CZ Scorpion User Manual

• The CZ SCORPION EVO 3 S1 is a multi-purpose, lightweight personal handgun which enables to fire single shots.
  • The standard version is equipped with a folding shoulder stock, which enables the shooter to support the gun against his shoulder. If the stock is folded, it is possible to shoot with loose hand.
  • When the gun is supported against the shooter's shoulder, the effective range is up to 250 meters while with the folded stock it is up to 50 meters.
  • The gun is supplied with polymer double-column magazines, which feature a double-column mouth and a capacity of 20 cartridges.
  • When the last cartridge has been fired from the magazine the slide remains locked open. It is not necessary to use any tools in order to disassemble the gun for cleaning and preservation.
• Use only factory manufactured ammunition of corresponding caliber, which is in compliance with CIP regulations or SAAMI.
  • Use of inappropriate cartridges can damage the firearm or cause injury to the shooter.
  • Note: If you are not using ogival cartridges, verify their functionality first.

• Unfolding the shoulder stock
  • Grasp the gun, push the shoulder stock slightly downwards and unfold from the folded position beside the gun in a rearward motion.
  • When the shoulder stock is extended, it’s catch locates into a slot and it is then secured against unwanted folding.
  • The stock can be adjusted in length by pulling the butt backwards. When inserting the shoulder stock back into the stock tube, it is necessary to press the stock positioner (Fig. 2).

• Folding the shoulder stock
  • Grasp the gun tight with one hand.
  • Press the stock catch using the thumb of the other hand (Fig. 3) and fold the stock to the right side of the gun in the direction of fire until you reach a position when the stock is locked.

• Setting the fire mode
  • You can fire single shots by setting the fire mode lever into the position “I”.
  • When the trigger is pulled one cartridge is fired. When the trigger is released and pulled again another cartridge is fired.
• Locking the gun
  • Set the fire mode lever into the position “0”. The trigger mechanism is now locked and it is not possible to pull the trigger (Fig. 7).

• Adjusting the gun to individual requirements
  • The position of the pistol grip, which is determined by the distance between the shooter’s palm and the trigger, can be easily adjusted to the individual needs of the shooter.
    • The pistol grip can be moved forwards or backwards by loosening the grip screw. After the pistol grip is adjusted the screw must be secured.
  • The cocking handle can be positioned either on the left or right side of the weapon.
    • It is important to note that the cocking handle comprises of two parts, the handle and the slide rod.
    • In order to reposition the cocking handle you need to remove the hand guard pin and
      press the cocking handle spring, which secures the cocking handle in position.
• Removing the shoulder stock
  • If the need arises the shoulder stock can be removed.
  • Before removing the shoulder stock, fold the stock partially and then rest the gun with its compensator on a solid surface. Use your finger to press the stock retaining button. Use the palm of the other hand to push on the lower surface of the shoulder stock joint and then slide it upwards from the rails (Fig. 9).
  • When attaching the shoulder stock again first press the stock retaining button and then insert the shoulder stock base from above onto the rails in the rear part of the receiver.
  • After the stock is inserted into the lowest position, there is an audible click caused by the retaining button locking into the opening and securing the stock in place.
    • Removal of the shoulder stock is set to be more difficult in order to take up the clearance in the joint to give the user better shooting comfort. Before reattachment of the shoulder stock, it is suitable to smear the receiver surfaces with a preserving agent to reduce the frictional force (e.g. by graphite grease). Always only use agents intended for plastics!

• Stripping for Cleaning
  • 1. POINT IN A SAFE DIRECTION!
  • 2. Remove the magazine.
  • 3. Unfold the shoulder stock.
  • 4. Set the fire mode lever onto the fire mode.
  • 5. Move the slide to the rear position with the aid of the cocking handle and retain it by pushing the handle upwards (Fig. 10). The slide is now safely locked in the rear position.
  • 6. Grasp the pistol grip of the gun tightly in one hand. Push onto the front part of the trigger unit with the thumb of the other hand and press the outer part of the disassembly pin (Fig. 11). Now extract the disassembly pin out of the other side to its outermost position. Then grasp the trigger unit case at the magazine housing and remove it by pulling it in a backward and downward motion.
  • 7. Move the slide slightly backwards with the thumb and pull it downwards. Now it is possible to remove the slide together with the recoil spring.

• If the firearm is properly used and maintained, malfunctions will rarely occur. However, if such a situation should occur, please observe the following instructions.
  • If you are not able to clear the malfunction in a manner described below, entrust the firearm to a competent gunsmith for inspection and repair.