 Claridge used this design to produce pistol models S, L, T, ZL-9 and ZT-9, and carbine rifle models C, LEC-9 and ZLEC-9.However, the property rights of the design and rights to produce the weapon came under dispute.In 1993 Claridge Hi-Tec was forced to cease operations due to the Government out lawing the guns in the state of California.