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April 2009

Double-Column 45 ACPs: CZ, H&K, and FN Shoot It Out

Consistency marked our test of the $779 CZ 97B, the $780 FNH USA USG, and the $1099 HK 45C pistols. Pluses: The CZ is big and strong, the USG held 15+1 rounds, the H&K has a slim grip.

Not all 45 ACP pistols are built to feed from a single-column magazine or be ignited by a full-time single-action trigger. In this test we will evaluate a trio of pistols that feed from double-column magazines and trigger systems that can alternate between offering a double-action first shot and single-action-only operation. Our three pistols are the $779 CZ USA 97B, Heckler & Koch's $1099 45C, and FNH USA's new $780 FNP USG pistol. The CZ 97B is an older design finding its beginning with the CZ75 pistol. But its full-length dustcover and 10+1 capacity of big 45 caliber ammunition gives it modern appeal. The HK 45C is a refinement of…

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