CZ TS 3 ORANGE Competition Pistol Now Available In The US
CZ-USA has announced that the CZ TS 3 ORANGE is now shipping in the United States. This is the newest generation of its Tactical Sports competition line, built on the foundation of the CZ TS 2 ORANGE, and it just helped my good old friend Eric Grauffel to win his 11th IPSC World Champion title.
Chris Sprangers, Director of Marketing at CZ-USA, credits the TS 3 ORANGE with refined ergonomics, enhanced optics integration, and elevated performance for modern competitive shooters. What that means is that the TS 3 ORANGE carries a direct-mount optics interface, which lets the system use compatible red dot sights to directly attach to the slide without an adapter plate, and lists RMR, RMSc, DeltaPoint Pro, and Holosun K as supported footprints. I’m missing the Aimpoint A-Cut COA here, but hopefully that will arrive later.
A cold hammer forged bull barrel sits at the center of the platform. Updated chamber geometry, a newly designed barrel crown, and a mirror-polished, nitrided exterior round out the barrel work, all from the specifications.
CZ also points to a series of ergonomic changes on the all-steel frame, including a deeper undercut beneath the trigger guard and a redesigned beavertail, both aimed at helping competitors establish a higher, more secure grip. G10 grips, an adjustable magazine release, and competition-focused controls join those changes.
The trigger is new as well. CZ lists a Single Action Only design with a competition hammer, a stated pull weight of approximately 1.3 pounds, adjustable take-up and overtravel, and a short reset. The company says the slide, frame, and barrel are individually fitted on each pistol.
CZ first introduced the TS 2 ORANGE, the predecessor to this model, in November 2022 as a sport pistol built around the IPSC discipline, also centered on a heavy, polished bull barrel. To freshen your memory, here’s a link to our article.
The CZ TS 3 ORANGE is now available through CZ dealers across the United States. As a European, I’ve been admiring this model for a while, but its price of $3,549 (it’s even more in Europe!) and the fact that I already run a somewhat similar Tanfoglio have kept me from buying one.
CZ TS 3 ORANGE Specifications:
- Chambering: 9x19mm
- Capacity: 20+1
- Trigger: Single Action Only, approximately 1.3-lb. pull, adjustable take-up and overtravel
- Barrel: Heavy cold hammer forged bull barrel, redesigned crown, mirror-polished nitrided exterior
- Optics interface: Direct-mount, compatible with RMR, RMSc, DeltaPoint Pro, Holosun K footprints
- Frame: All-steel, hand-fitted slide, frame, and barrel
- Grip: G10 panels
- Magazine release: Adjustable, five positioning options
“It feels so good in hand that you’ll want to go straight to the shooting range.” - Eric Grauffel
Do you think the $3,549 price point reflects the hand-fitting and construction CZ describes for this platform?
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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Even the powder mushroom is orange. CZ, covering ALL the bases.
Lordy, I miss the days when high quality CZ firearms were some of the best bargains in the firearms market.
I’ll keep my Tanfoglios thank you. Mine have everything that those have, with better quality!!!