The Zastava ZPAP M85 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO, built on the AK platform with Serbian Red furniture and a blued finish. It has a 10-inch threaded barrel and an overall length of 19.3 inches, compact for the caliber, though it weighs 6.6 lbs. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Zastava Arms USA 
• Family: AK Series 
• Model: ZPAP M85 
• Type: Semi-Auto Pistol 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Caliber/Gauge: 223 Rem | 5.56 NATO 
• Finish Type: Blued with Serbian Red Furniture 
• Barrel Length: 10" 
• Overall Length: 19.3" 
• Capacity: 30 + 1 (includes one magazine) 
• Weight: 6.6 lbs. 
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 lbs. 
• Sights: Krinkov Style Adjustable Sights 
• Thread Pattern: 26x1.5mm LH 
• Special Feature: Threaded Barrel 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The Krinkov-style adjustable sights give you some flexibility across distances. The threaded barrel (26x1.5mm LH) takes suppressors and muzzle devices. With 30+1 capacity, you're not stopping to reload often during range sessions. 
 
The Serbian Red furniture is a distinctive look that sets the M85 apart visually from the usual black-polymer AK builds. The 10-inch barrel keeps it maneuverable in tight spaces, and the .223/5.56 chambering gives flatter trajectory than the 7.62x39mm M92 sibling, a different tradeoff depending on your intended use.

The Zastava ZPAP M85 gets generally favorable marks from shooters who want a compact AK-platform pistol in .223/5.56.

Build quality is the most consistent positive: the M85 feels solid and durable, comparable to other Zastava offerings. Range performance draws good feedback. Users describe reliable cycling and manageable recoil for the caliber and barrel length. The 30+1 capacity is appreciated for longer sessions. Its compact size makes it popular as a truck gun or home defense option for those who prefer pistol-format rifles.

Customization potential comes up frequently, particularly optics mounting and foregrip additions. Parts and accessory availability for this specific model is a common concern. The AK-platform is well-supported broadly, but M85-specific aftermarket options are more limited than for the M92.

Price feedback is split: some see it as fair for a quality AK-pattern pistol; others think comparable options exist at lower price points. The Serbian Red furniture divides opinion. It's a distinguishing aesthetic choice that some users actively want and others would rather swap out. Comparisons to the M92 (7.62x39mm) are a recurring thread, with the choice usually coming down to caliber preference and intended use.