
As with the CZ, the bore axis on the C100 is very low, which makes it an easy shooting pistol. In fact, I will confess that I did not expect the gun to be as nice as it proved to be. Handling the C100 was a very pleasant event. 40 S&W.Ĭonfigured as a “compact,” The 13+1 9mm C100 is not small enough for pocket carry but still well-suited for EDC. At this time TriStar offer three versions of finish on the C100, an all black version, an all-hard chromed version, and a two-tone model.

Wrapping it up, the pistol is Cerakoted, creating a good looking and durable finish. The grips are a comfortable checkered polymer that offer good traction without adding too much to the thickness of the grip. This allows you to make any adjustments to the rear sight if needed.


The sights are set up with snag-free rear dovetail and fixed blade front sight. Add to this the attention paid to keep the gun smooth with little to hang up on and it quickly becomes a contender for every day carry. Weighing in at only 23 ounces, it is a very comfortable carry. It comes with an aluminum frame that allows it to be extremely light weight. In single action that trigger pull drops to a very comfortable 4 ¾ pounds. Unlike other DA pistols though, the complete travel of the trigger is relatively short, which offsets the bench press required to run the first shot. In single action the trigger comes in at a whopping 12 pounds like many other DA guns. As a DA/SA it has two different trigger pulls for each action. Like the 1911, this feature allows the gun owner to carry in “condition 1” (hammer cocked with safety on) if they wish. The C100 is a double action/single action (DA/SA) pistol with an external safety. It is an exceptionally good clone of the CZ-75 with some aspects that set it apart from its European cousin. The C100 is a Turkish-made 9mm pistol brought to us by TriStar. C100 comes packed in a foam-lined plastic case and well-appointed with two magazines, lock and a cleaning kit.

The MSRP for TriStar’s pistols will range from $429-$469. “All of our pistols have been tested in every stage of production to ensure quality and reliability.”Įvery pistol will be packaged with a black hard case, an extra magazine, safety lock and a cleaning kit. We are proud of our products and will deliver the very best in function,” said Gus Bader, owner of TriStar Arms. “We are excited about the opportunity to launch a new line of firearms with the TriStar name engraved on them. Each gun will have a double/single action, a rear snag-free dovetail sight and fixed front blade sight. The pistols will be available in a blued, chrome or polymer finish, and will be offered in a variety of series based on the frame, length and weight. For years, TriStar Arms has been recognized as a manufacturer of quality shotguns at value prices, and in 2012, they introduced their first line of handguns.
