CZ 712 Utility G2. 20" vent ribbed semi auto 12ga?

wild cat mccane · October 6, 2020, 09:58 AM

Hey all,

Been trying to find a 18-22" vent ribbed semi auto 12ga with tube extension possible. No pistol grip and just standard bead sight.

Weatherby 459--doesn't allow extension and no replacement for pistol grip.
Mossberg 930 Home Defense--8 rounds, but sounds like it's questionable feeding. 930 only has a 18.5" barrel, no ribbed until 24". Chopping a 930 field barrel sounds like it could mess up reliability too?
Stoeger M3000 only comes in 24" and above barrel with ribbing.

So...CZ 712 fits my requirements with a 20" vent ribbed barrel with chokes and an extension tube can fit on it.

However, I can't find much in the way of opinions on it. Any here?

wild cat mccane · October 6, 2020, 04:42 PM

Starting to feel like asking for a semi auto shorter barrelled shotgun is like asking about AR15 pistols in the pistol section--only the scum do it

std7mag · October 6, 2020, 07:18 PM

Lol....

I have a short pump action 20ga for home defense. Haven't heard of a semi auto shotgun for it though.

I have the CZ 720. I know, gas vs inertia.
But i really love the thing!
Light weight, but light shooting. Take the plug out for some serious smiles from the Mrs at the range!

Now if i could get sling swivels from CZ for it...

wild cat mccane · October 7, 2020, 10:42 AM

Welp....

I bought the CZ 712 Utility G2.

Guess I'll update when it comes in and be the contributor to my own question

(thanks std7mag!)

wild cat mccane · October 7, 2020, 06:40 PM

For better or worse I canceled the CZ order. I did place an order for a Stoeger M3000 28 inch barrel and walnut wood. Order from kygunco. I plan to cut that down to 19 inches or wherever the ribbing allows.

The CZ 719 sure looks nice I just couldn’t see much information about it online which is concerning.

Next step is to ask for opinions on what extension tubes to put on the Stoeger.It will just be a +2 or three to fit under the cut barrel

armoredman · October 7, 2020, 07:09 PM

I had a 712 - good solid shotgun.

wild cat mccane · October 8, 2020, 09:41 AM

Cancelled the cancel and going with the CZ 712 Utility 20" ribbed semi auto.

Nary a peep of this gun online, so I think I'm in for trouble. But the set up is exactly what I am hoping for in a ribbed shorter barrel semi.

We'll see.

October 6, 2020, 09:58 AM	#1
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,625	CZ 712 Utility G2. 20" vent ribbed semi auto 12ga? Hey all, Been trying to find a 18-22" vent ribbed semi auto 12ga with tube extension possible. No pistol grip and just standard bead sight. Weatherby 459--doesn't allow extension and no replacement for pistol grip. Mossberg 930 Home Defense--8 rounds, but sounds like it's questionable feeding. 930 only has a 18.5" barrel, no ribbed until 24". Chopping a 930 field barrel sounds like it could mess up reliability too? Stoeger M3000 only comes in 24" and above barrel with ribbing. So...CZ 712 fits my requirements with a 20" vent ribbed barrel with chokes and an extension tube can fit on it. However, I can't find much in the way of opinions on it. Any here?

October 6, 2020, 07:18 PM	#3
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	Lol.... I have a short pump action 20ga for home defense. Haven't heard of a semi auto shotgun for it though. I have the CZ 720. I know, gas vs inertia. But i really love the thing! Light weight, but light shooting. Take the plug out for some serious smiles from the Mrs at the range! Now if i could get sling swivels from CZ for it... __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

October 6, 2020, 04:42 PM	#2
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,625	Starting to feel like asking for a semi auto shorter barrelled shotgun is like asking about AR15 pistols in the pistol section--only the scum do it

October 7, 2020, 10:42 AM	#4
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,625	Welp.... I bought the CZ 712 Utility G2. Guess I'll update when it comes in and be the contributor to my own question (thanks std7mag!)

October 7, 2020, 06:40 PM	#5
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,625	For better or worse I canceled the CZ order. I did place an order for a Stoeger M3000 28 inch barrel and walnut wood. Order from kygunco. I plan to cut that down to 19 inches or wherever the ribbing allows. The CZ 719 sure looks nice I just couldn’t see much information about it online which is concerning. Next step is to ask for opinions on what extension tubes to put on the Stoeger.It will just be a +2 or three to fit under the cut barrel

October 7, 2020, 07:09 PM	#6
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,297	I had a 712 - good solid shotgun.

October 8, 2020, 09:41 AM	#7
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,625	Cancelled the cancel and going with the CZ 712 Utility 20" ribbed semi auto. Nary a peep of this gun online, so I think I'm in for trouble. But the set up is exactly what I am hoping for in a ribbed shorter barrel semi. We'll see.