CZ TS3 Orange, the new Czech practical shooting competition pistol
IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 – The new CZ TS3 Orange pistol is the flagship model of the new TS3 series, developed for IPSC Optics and USPSA Limited Optics competitions
New for 2026 from CZ, the TS3 Orange 9mm Luger semi-automatic pistol represents the Czech company's latest generation of sport pistols, specifically developed for competing in the IPSC Optics and USPSA Limited Optics divisions.
Optimized for the direct installation of micro red dot sights (RMR, RMSc, DeltaPoint Pro, and Holosun-K footprint) directly onto the slide without mounting plates, the TS2 Orange offers rapid handling, and maximum consistency in practical shooting, ensuring a low optic mounting height, secure attachment, and preservation of the pistol’s optimal center of gravity.
A redesigned slide with aggressive serrations and optimized relief cutouts improves balance and speeds up handling; the slide rides on full-length frame rails and is hand-fitted to achieve tight tolerances. This solution, together with extremely precise manufacturing, ensures smooth operation of the mechanism and high accuracy during rapid firing.
A key design element is the heavy, cold hammer forged 5.2" / 133 mm bull barrel with an improved muzzle crown, which combines high durability with maximum accuracy.
CZ TS3 Orange 9mm Luger semi-automatic pistol – right side
CZ TS3 Orange 9mm Luger semi-automatic pistol – left side
The new frame, machined from a single solid piece of steel, allows for deeper undercuts on the beavertail and trigger guard, promoting a higher grip and better control of recoil when firing.
Ergonomics are further enhanced by G10 composite grips with a distinctive texture, a redesigned thumb rest with a higher back plate profile to eliminate thumb contact with the slide, and a manual safety with the same 25° angle as the thumb rest for more natural, intuitive operation.
A single-action trigger with a short, clean travel and approximately 600 g of pull, together with an improved, adjustable magazine release button, allow for quick and consistent reloading and maximum control over the pistol at competition speeds.
The CZ TS3 Orange pistol is available in 9mm Luger, feeding through 20+1-rounds double-stack metal magazines, and comes with a lifetime warranty on the barrel. It was developed in close cooperation with elite shooters on the CZ Shooting Team and is the choice of ten-time IPSC World Champion Eric Grauffel.
CZ TS3 Orange
- Type of firearm: Pistol
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Semi-automatic
- Barrel Length: 5.23" (133 mm)
- Capacity: 20+1 rounds
- Feed In: Detachable double-stack magazine
- Trigger system: Single Action Only, with adjustable take-up and overtravel
- Grip: Steel, with G10 grip panels
- Sights: Fiber optic front sight, adjustable rear sight, machined slide interface for micro red dot sights
- Safety: Frame-mounted manual safety, hammer safety notch
- Notes: Orange accents on the magazine release catch, magwell funnel, and flat face trigger

