January 28, 2017, 08:58 AM | #1 |
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CZ Shotguns opinions
Howdy all,
Been thinking of getting a new shotgun as an upgrade to the old 870 I've been using for years. I'm a CZ fan and was thinking of picking up one of their side by sides in the $1000-1500 range. Anyone have any experience with them, or heard anything? Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
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January 28, 2017, 09:03 AM | #2 |
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As long as you realize they are not made by CZ, but in Turkey, and have no issue with that, they make a decent gun (Huglu). AKUS is another Turkish maker who makes IMO, a better gun (Cabela's Dickinson). AKUS previously made the S&W Elite Gold and Kimber sidelock.
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January 28, 2017, 10:49 PM | #3 |
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OP "heard anything" ? Their regulation is hit or miss. How true ? I go with a Browning 12g BSS.
I've handled the CZ side by sides and OU and find them very attractive. I like the coined receivers a bunch.. .02 David. |
January 28, 2017, 10:56 PM | #4 |
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NateKirk, I will preface this by saying I am an absolute CZ pistol fan. I have several of them and shoot a custom 75 built by Angus Hobdell in competition. I love their rifles. I have a few very fine CZ hunting rifles. Having said that, my opinion is that CZ shotguns have extreme quality control issues. It is my opinion your chances of getting a bad one are highly likely. I am actually shocked CZ has not stepped up the quality of their shotgun program.
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January 29, 2017, 09:21 AM | #5 |
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CZ does not make them; they are built to sell at a certain price point. If you want cheap, you get cheap. If you want better, you pay for better. For many on this forum, a cheap SxS gun that looks good and will only be fired a few times a year is acceptable. For others, it is not.
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January 31, 2017, 08:56 AM | #6 |
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I have a CZ SXS. I have had it almost 10 years now. It has worked flawless with no problems but I really have not shot it very much. A few 100 rounds to maybe 500 rounds total. I have not shot it in years. It is a nice looking gun and has no issues. I am happy with it.
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cz's are a low volume gun.
if you plan on 5-6-7000 rounds a year in one, I think you could do better.
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Post's #5 and 8 is the answer here. Give it some thought.
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