The CZ 97 B is CZ's purpose-built .45 ACP pistol, using a significantly enlarged frame compared to the CZ 75 rather than adapting the existing design. The 97 B features an extended beavertail, rubber grips, manual safety, and firing pin block. All-steel construction at 40 oz manages .45 ACP recoil effectively. The 97 B is the definitive CZ .45 ACP offering, overshadowing the less successful CZ 75 B .45 variant. Type: Pistol Action: DA/SA Caliber: .45 ACP Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1997, Czech Republic Weight: 40 oz Overall length: 8.4" Status: Active Intended use: duty, carry, Home Defense, Duty