Select-fire variant (A1) |
Pistol caliber carbine Submachine gun (A1) |
Czech Republic |
2009–present |
See Users |
Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod |
Evo 3 S1 (semi-automatic civilian version) |
2.77 kg (6.10 lbs) with full magazine |
670 mm (26.37 in) stock unfolded, 410 mm (16.14 in) stock folded |
196 mm (7.71 in) pistol-carbine, 412 mm (16.2 in) rifle |
60 mm (2.36 in) |
262 mm (10.31 in) |
9×19mm Parabellum / 9×21mm |
Blowback |
1150 rounds/min |
370 m/s |
10-, 20-, 30-round detachable box magazine, 50-round drum magazine, 100-round Beta C-Mag. |
Picatinny Rails for optics, backup iron sights |
The Scorpion EVO 3 is a 9mm carbine manufactured by Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod, the select-fire submachine gun variant is designated A1, and the semi-automatic variant is designated S1. The EVO 3 designation denotes that the firearm is a third generation of CZ's line of small submachine guns started by the Škorpion vz. 61, which is mechanically unrelated.
Design details[edit]
The Scorpion Evo 3 is a blowback operated carbine evolved from a Slovak prototype submachine gun developed by Laugo.[1][2] Chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, the Scorpion EVO 3 is mostly polymer, making it a lightweight, compact submachine gun designed to be easily maneuvered in confined spaces. The A1 variant features a standard left-side non-reciprocating charging handle, although it is ambidextrous and can be switched from side-to-side. It also has an ambidextrous select fire switch, giving the operator the choice of "safe", semi-automatic, three-round burst, or fully automatic fire, while the S1's switch only features "safe" and semi-automatic fire. The standard version comes equipped with a folding, adjustable and fully removable stock for transport. The handguard is lined with multiple Picatinny rails for the addition of attachments such as grips, sights, flashlights, and lasers.[3] The handguard on the American semi-automatic offering features M-LOK attachment points, with a single Picatinny rail on top.[4]
9 mm semi-auto CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 pistol-carbine, left-side and right-side views
Users[edit]
Select fire switch on the A1 variant
Current users[edit]
Former users[edit]
- Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: Used by ANA Commandos.[24]
References[edit]
- ^ "Skorpion EVO III". 27 October 2010.
- ^ McCollum, Ian (10 December 2021). "Laugo Alien: Real Innovation in Modern Handgun Design". Forgotten Weapons. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1 – Ceska zbrojovka". Archived from the original on 5 July 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ "CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Carbine". cz-usa.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "El Ministerio de Seguridad recibió armas y chalecos antibalas hallados en la AFI". Argentina.gob.ar (in Spanish). 26 June 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Policía de Tucumán". policiadetucuman.gov.ar. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Cámara en el cuerpo y patrulleros 'gran hermano', las nuevas joyas de los policías locales". tiempodesanjuan.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "SIU Director's Report – Case # 21-TFI-019". Special Investigations Unit. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Česká zbrojovka dodá egyptské policii 50 tisíc pistolí". tyden.cz. 23 May 2013. Archived from the original on 18 January 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ "Poliisin asearsenaali uusiksi – konepistoolit ja kiväärit menevät vaihtoon, mahdollisesti myös pistoolit". Yle. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ "Új géppisztoly csapatpróbája".
- ^ Wilk, Remigiusz (20 December 2018). "Hungarian Defence Forces receive CZ BREN 2 rifles". IHS Jane's 360. Warsaw. Archived from the original on 20 December 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "CZ Skorpion Evo 3, Senapan Baru Andalan Resmob Polri". militermeter.com (in Indonesian). 16 September 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "CZ Skorpion Evo 3, Kenya police issued new select fire switch sophisticated guns to fight crime". 22 January 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
- ^ "PDRM guna submesingan baharu keluaran Republik Czech". KOSMO. 24 January 2015. Archived from the original on 24 January 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ^ "MMEA - Latihan Menembak Senjata Kecil Pistol Maritim Negeri Kedah Dan Perlis".
- ^ "AegisMalinnov - Gallery".
- ^ "MaxDefense Philippines". Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Specijalne-jedinice.com | Scorpion EVO-3 A1". specijalne-jedinice.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016.
- ^ "Česká zbrojovka demonstrate products in Thailand". tyden.cz. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ "SAT Timlerine yeni makineli tabanca; CZ Scorpion EVO 3". 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Rusové vypadají pořád opile, popisuje český velitel, jenž bojuje na Donbasu - Seznam Zprávy". www.seznamzpravy.cz. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Những vũ khí "khủng" của đội tuyển bắn súng quân dụng Việt Nam". Soha.
- ^ "POTD: CZ Scorpion in Afghanistan". The Firearm Blog. 7 June 2017. Archived from the original on 7 June 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
External links[edit]
- CZ-USA Official Website
- CZ Official Website
- Owners Manual