The CZ 85 Combat adds a fully adjustable rear sight extended magazine release drop-free magazine and overtravel adjustment on the trigger. The Combat designation comes from the lack of a firing pin block safety allowing the replacement of the firing pin without tools.

Ambidextrous features include safety levers slide stop levers and a reversible magazine release. The lack of a firing pin safety gives the 85 Combat a slight advantage in the trigger pull department making it a long-time favorite of competition shooters.