The CZ Tactical Sports series belongs on the Mount Rushmore of celebrated competition pistols. Previous generations were the pinnacle of CZ’s involvement in the competition community.
At IWA 2026 (Europe’s version of SHOT Show), CZ officially announced the TS3 ORANGE. However, it wasn’t until September 2026 that the CZ TS3 ORANGE became available in the United States. I know many competitors are eagerly waiting for when theirs arrive.
SPECS
Developed to meet the demands of modern competitive shooting, the CZ TS 3 ORANGE builds on the CZ TS 2 ORANGE’s foundation with a redesigned platform engineered for enhanced ergonomics, direct-mounted optics, and the speed and consistency expected at the highest levels of competition.
The standard specs are as follows:
- Model(s): CZ TS3 ORGANGE
- Action: Single-Action Hammer-Fired
- Frame: Steel
- Grips: G10
- Color: Black with Orange Accents
- Caliber: 9×19
- Capacity: 20+1
- Sights: Luminescent
- Optic Cut: Multi-Direct Mount Footprint for RMR, RMSc, DPP, and Holosun K
- Barrel Length: 5.2”
- Overall Length: 9”
- Overall Width: 1.9”
- Height: 5.9”
- Weight: 51.5 oz.
- MSRP: $3,549
FEATURES
The CZ TS 3 ORANGE is the newest generation of CZ’s championship-proven Tactical Sports competition pistol, bringing a series of updates aimed squarely at modern practical shooting. Developed with 11-time IPSC World Champion Eric Grauffel for USPSA Limited Optics and IPSC Optics competition, the 9x19mm, all-steel pistol features a direct-mount, optics-ready interface compatible with RMR, RMSc, DeltaPoint Pro, and Holosun K footprints.
Its heavy, cold-hammer-forged bull barrel features updated chamber geometry, a redesigned crown, and a mirror-polished, nitrided exterior. The hand-fitted slide, frame, and barrel deliver the tight tolerances expected of the ORANGE series. Ergonomics receive equal attention, with a deeper trigger-guard undercut, a redesigned beavertail, G10 grips, and an adjustable magazine release offering five positioning options.
The newly developed Single Action Only trigger and competition hammer produce an approximately 1.3-pound pull, with adjustable take-up and overtravel and a short reset. With a 20+1 capacity, competition-focused controls, and a redesigned steel frame, the TS 3 ORANGE is built around speed, consistency, and control when the timer starts.
ZOOMING OUT
To be honest, this is a good-looking pistol. The orange accents and aggressive lines make it look like a pistol built to run fast. And that’s the point, right? The TS3 ORANGE is made for competition. At $3500, it’s destined to be one of the best factory offerings.
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