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Folding guns, a cool concept that we are continually drawn to. SHOT Show saw Magpul and ZEV’s joint venture, the FDP (Folding Defense Pistol) and FDC (Folding Defense Carbine), move closer to reality. During a visit to their booth, the guys at ZEV ran me through [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2023 with Jerry of ZEV to talk about the new pistols and chassis systems that ZEV Technologies is launching in 2023. ZEV is adding a second generation to its OZ9 chassis systems and launching multiple configurations and price points. See [Read More…]
ZEV Technologies has just announced the introduction of what has to be my favorite iteration so far of their G19 and G17 precision CNC milled slides. The new Cryo Slide is a utility-focused design featuring less of the typical speed cuts that you would find on other ZEV [Read More…]
A quality slide kit can take a lot of the waiting and the work out of upgrading a standard non-optic ready slide. ZEV Technologies has just announced the introduction and availability of their new ZEV Duty Slide Kits that come ready from the factory to accept any optic [Read More…]
Famed Special Air Service veteran Christian Craighead and ZEV Technologies are proud to announce their new collaborative pistol, the Craighead OZ9. This new pistol has been teased by ZEV Technologies via social media for the last few weeks and now ZEV Tech is excited to [Read More…]
ZEV Technologies has just announced their latest firearm – the ZEV Core Elite Folding AR. Designed to be used as a discreet package that still has great accuracy and reliability, the new Core Elite Folding AR will feature a lot of the same hardware that the [Read More…]
If you’re a fan of the SIG Sauer P226 and want to try to bring it into the modern age and add a few extra features, then SIG Sauer and ZEV Tech have a new collaborative project for you. SIG Sauer and ZEV Tech are happy to introduce the new P226 ZEV which will come [Read More…]
Last year Magpul announced a collaboration with Zev Technologies that would bring the realization of a dream to fruition. They will be making the Magpul FMG-9 but for the civilian market as the FDP-9. Last Friday they unveiled that it is coming and they have an FDP-9 [Read More…]
If you’re looking for a new receiver set to start your next AR build, you might want to consider the recently released Zev Technologies REDACTED upper and lower receiver set. While most of you will know Zev Technologies for their handguns, they have now added the [Read More…]
For competition shooters and those who just want to dress up their handguns, ZEV Technologies has just released an entirely new set of ZEV Polymer Basepads for 9mm and .40 caliber pistol magazines. The new magazine base pads will be available in Red, Black, Grey, and [Read More…]
ZEV Technologies is one of the biggest names in the game when it comes to Gucci Glock-style pistols. The OZ9 and OZ9 Compact were both great introductions to the firearms market and today ZEV is excited to announce the OZ9 C Combat X pistol. The OZ9C Combat X features [Read More…]
ZEV Technologies specializes in high-end aftermarket accessories and products for Glock handguns and AR-15 rifles. The company has just introduced three new products – the ZMD Muzzle Device for AR-15s, V2 Pro Comp for Gen 5 Glocks, and the ZEV Extended mag release [Read More…]
The ZEV Technologies Core Duty Rifle is the second LE and Military focused product from ZEV. The first product was the O.Z-9 Combat Pistol released just over a year ago. Right now the Core Duty Rifle is offered with a 16’’ barrel length, but they will soon add [Read More…]
Looking for a new carry gun or an upgrade? ZEV Technologies from Centralia, Washington, have announced their new Z365 Octane gun mod. This is an official collaboration between ZEV and SIG Sauer. ZEV’s P365 offerings include PRO Barrel, Combat Sights and the optics [Read More…]
Zev Technologies is a premier high-end firearms manufacturer of handgun and rifle components. In the past few years, Zev has released its own line of ZEV OZ9 pistols and this year at shot they have improved their 2020 lineup by offering a couple of new variations for [Read More…]
Zev Technologies have introduced the latest in their O.Z-9 range of pistols – the O.Z-9 Combat Pistol. Zev describe the new gun as being ‘optimized for durability without compromising on performance.’ Back in January 2019, Zev Technologies introduced [Read More…]
Earlier this year at Triggercon 2019, TFB was able to get a close look at the new ZEV Technologies O.Z-9 modular pistols. The new pistols offer a singular steel receiver as their core, allowing for a vast array of modifications direct from Zev Technologies. Naturally, [Read More…]
Back in January TFB reported that ZEV Technologies were introducing their first pistol, the O.Z-9. ZEV have now announced that they will be releasing an O.Z-9 modular build kit using components from their design. The O.Z-9 Modular Build Kit (MBK) will offer a high level [Read More…]
Are you more of an Old School or Red dot Space Gun kind of person? Ed Brown do both, and have renewed their collaboration with ZEV Technologies for 2019. Below you can see their brand new creation THE ORION. As to be expected, this 1911 is hand-fit with fully [Read More…]
ZEV Technologies, best known for their aftermarket Glock parts, has introduced their first pistol, the O.Z-9. The new pistol, reputedly 12 years in the making, boasts a modular system composed of slide, frame and an internal steel receiver. Here’s ZEV’s [Read More…]
ZEV Technologies has unveiled a new compensator for Glock pistols. Specifically designed for the Glock 19, the new ZEV PRO Compensator can be mounted on any Glock with a 1/2 x 28 threaded barrel. ZEV Tech explains that the Pro Compensator will ‘generally cycle [Read More…]
Ed Brown Products has teamed up with trigger specialists ZEV Technologies to launch a new 9x19mm 1911. Building on their FX1 the new pistol has an edgier, more aggressive aesthetic. The long-established Missouri-based custom 1911 builders have collaborated with ZEV to [Read More…]
CGS Suppressors and Zev Technologies have joined forces to bring the “lightest, quietest and most versatile” 9mm silencer on the market – a bold statement. The Kraken, constructed of stainless steel and aluminum, is reported as being metered at 114 dB using [Read More…]
Brandon H. shared this harrowing experience with us. Disclosure: Brandon and TFB are in no way trying to discredit Zev Tech and their products. This is just one documented instance but it is an important one. For those running a similar trigger, please check them and [Read More…]
Zev, known for their high-end Glock offerings, is pushing ahead with new products for new platforms. Having become one of the star players in the de-facto handgun completely customizable platform, they are turning their attention on another completely customizable [Read More…]
The Glock 19 is a pretty great pistol right out of the box. It is simple, relatively accurate, reliable, and reasonably priced. That being said, some improvements can be made. The triggers aren’t fantastic, the sights are pretty basic, and the barrels [Read More…]
Update: One of our readers reached out to me via email to set the story straight behind this slide cut fiasco. The slide was made by Zev Tech however they are not the one responsible for the screw up you see below. A local “gunsmith” is the one responsible [Read More…]
Zev Custom made cuts into the slide of this Glock for weight saving purposes. They decided to make them look like Keymod pattern. From my understanding this was done for laughs rather than actually mounting any Keymod accessories to the pistol. As you can see in [Read More…]
Here is a video of KC Eusebio rocking a Zev Glock. Boy is he fast.
ZEV Technologies has released new match-quality Glock barrels. The new barrels are cut rifled with a broach finish (This is an unusual process, but with good broaches, produces excellent results). ZEV claims a “proprietary twist rate” and does not expand [Read More…]