Talk me into or out of the CZ 912

[hAkron]

I have a Mossberg 500 that I purchased a year ago with no real purpose. I have recently started shooting (informally in a field with a few friends) clay pigeons. First from a hand flinger, then in the last few weeks from a Trius 1 Step launcher and I'm having a great time. I'm mostly a handgun guy, and I don't hunt and don't ever plan on hunting, but I would like to get more involved in clay pigeon sports, probably still just informally in a field and then maybe more formally in a club setting. Again, I have a Mossberg 500 12ga but I recently held a CZ semi auto (might have been a 712). I really liked this gun. When I raised it to my shoulder it seemed to land right where it should and point very naturally. I am a big fan of CZ hand guns, and I know the 'CZ' in the name of these shotguns comes from the fact that they are sold by CZ-USA, and are not made in the Czech Republic but rather are Turkish. I like the idea of the 912 over the 712 as I understand the recoil spring in the 912 is in the butt stock. I have also read that there were some problems early on with these guns but I am given to understand that those issues have been resolved. I'm looking for opinions pro or con as they relate to the CZ 912 or 712.

 

[hAkron]

Nobody has an opinion on CZ Semi Auto Shotguns?

 

[gyvel]

After experiences with two Turkish pieces of crap, I wouldn't buy ANYTHING made in Turkey ever again.

 

[oneounceload]

I am not as extreme as the other poster, as there are some good guns coming from Turkey.

You might want to go here:

www.shotgunworld.com and scroll down all the forum sections until you come to the "I love my XXX" section. Find the cz or Turkish one and ask away

 

[Snarlingiron]

I looked up the 912, and it seems that it sells in the $500.00 range. It may be ok, or maybe not so ok. Here's a suggestion. For another hundred you can pick up a Beretta 3901. This is a long proven design and will serve you for many, many thousands of rounds. It has a shim system so it can be adjusted to fit most shooters. Another plus is it is made in the Accokeek, Maryland Beretta plant. Right here in the USA.

This puts you in an auto loader that has a long track record of absolute reliability and durability.