CZ has just released their new P09 Nocturne pistols, an update to the previous P07/P09 pairing. These guns fundamentally go back to the classic CZ-75. While that was (and still is) a very popular design, military and police tenders more recently have required more modern elements. So in 2007 the P07 Duty was released; essentially CZ75 mechanics with a modern look and a polymer frame. This was only offered as a compact model, until in 2009 the design was overhauled. At that point, the compact remained the P07 and a full size companion piece was released as the P09.

Now, the design has been updated again, as the P09 Nocturne. The compact is the P09C and the full size is the P09F, and both come with optics cuts as standard. They are only compatible with the mini-red dot patterns however, as the internal firing pin safety in the slide limits the amount of material that can be removed for the optic. For individuals and agencies who want a modern DA/SA system (with either decocted or manual safety), the P09 Nocturne is now an option with all the modern features.