CZ-USA 02370 CZ 457 .22 LR 16.5" 6-Round Threaded Barrel Rifle

The CZ-USA CZ 457 .22 LR 16.5" 6-Round Threaded Barrel Rifle is a precision small-caliber platform built for shooters who demand accuracy without compromise. This rifle serves tactical trainers, competitive marksmen, and disciplined shooters who understand that mastering fundamentals on a .22 LR translates directly to superior performance across all disciplines. The threaded barrel opens immediate suppressor compatibility, a critical advantage for indoor training ranges, noise-sensitive environments, and precision work where hearing protection doubles as tactical advantage.

Built on CZ's proven platform heritage, the 457 delivers match-grade ergonomics and mechanical reliability in a lightweight 7-pound package measuring 49.3 inches overall. The 16.5-inch threaded barrel balances velocity retention with maneuverability in confined spaces—a genuine asset for defensive carbine training or precision work in vehicles and structures. A 6-round magazine capacity enforces disciplined shooting and ammunition accountability, while the .22 LR cartridge enables high-volume practice at minimal cost-per-round, allowing shooters to log precision repetitions without financial or logistical barriers. The threaded muzzle accommodates standard 1/2x28 suppressors and muzzle devices, adding genuine tactical flexibility to an already versatile platform.

Law enforcement defensive tactics instructors and military small-arms trainers benefit most from this rifle's accuracy-to-cost ratio and reduced recoil signature, which makes it ideal for developing trigger control and sight picture discipline in junior or less-experienced shooters. The CZ 457 integrates seamlessly into carbine courses as a supplemental training platform or primary system for shooters building fundamentals before transitioning to duty-caliber rifles. Whether used for transition drills, precision marksmanship qualification, or high-volume suppressed practice, this rifle delivers the mechanical reliability and ergonomic refinement that professionals expect from CZ's manufacturing standards.