CZ Redhead Deluxe 12 Gauge 28" Over & Under any good?

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Just tried Skeet shooting this afternoon which is fun, I am thinking of getting into this game and is this CZ a good start gun?
 
I'm pretty sure all of CZ-USA's shotguns are made in Turkey by Huglu. This, in itself, does not make the guns bad, just letting you know.
 
I've got a 20 gauge deluxe, nice gun I like it a lot, so much that I ordered a 12 gauge & 410 about 3 months ago to go with it. I don't skeet ot trap shoot very much, mine puts food on the table.
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I got the CZ Redhead 20gauge as well. Its a great starting shotgun. I don't shoot that much as I use to so this one will probably last me my life time. Id like to get another in 12 gauge and 28 gauge but I don't have enough money or space for 2 more shotguns.

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Seen mixed reviews on these. Most common complaint I've seen is cracked stocks/forearms and the odd fail to fire issues. But I've seen great reviews as well. I believe shotgun world has an ongoing thread by a guy who has a running count through his CZ. I think he's at 20K + rounds with no issues.

The specs on the gun state the gun is a little over 7lbs. That will be on the light side for volume clay target shooting (recoil), but can be fixed by adding a barrel weight and some lead in the stock. For hunting, the weight is perfect, and that's what it was intended for really.

If you're serious about getting into skeet or other clay shooting, save up a bit more and look for new/used Brownings and Berettas. The new Winchester 101 (FN Belgium made) are nice guns too. A couple guys at my club have them and are around 30K through them without a major hitch. I think one guy had a bad lower firing pin at 15K.
 
canoetrpr said:
I've been looking for one to shoulder - no luck at Epps or Sail. I shouldered a Franchi Instinct L and it felt very very nice. At $1079 I thought it looked good. Have not shot it though.[/Q

You might want to wait on buying a franchi instinct L .I know of one in 20ga with less than a flat of shells fired and the forend came loose.it appeared that the barrel hook is made of soft metal and it streched.
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The CZ is not Browning Citori-level quality but it's not Citori-level price either. If you shoot a LOT, then i'd say go for the better quality gun in a citori or beretta, and I'd expect that these shotguns hold resale value better as well. But if you only shoot occasionally then the CZ will probably work Ok for you.
 
jethunter said:
The CZ is not Browning Citori-level quality but it's not Citori-level price either. If you shoot a LOT, then i'd say go for the better quality gun in a citori or beretta, and I'd expect that these shotguns hold resale value better as well. But if you only shoot occasionally then the CZ will probably work Ok for you.
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Actually, they don't. A new Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon S is $2500 with out taxes. If you buy that gun, then sell it in a year, you may get $1600 for it but you probably paid close to $2800 for it with taxes. You lose $1000 bang just like that. The CZ Redhead in 20 gauge is $1140 with taxes. The 12 gauge is about $100 cheaper. If you were to shoot it for a year then try to sell it, you may get $650 for it. You lose $400. In truth, expensive guns lose their value faster than cheaper guns. A $200 Maverick 88 can be sold used $120. You lose $80. The only guns that don't lose value fast, or any value at all, are ones that are of collectible status.
 
westkraut said:
The Mossberg Silver Reserves are half the price of a CZ and while not quite as pretty are inexpensive and will do the job for a starter gun in 20 ga......for the price, if you like it, you can then buy a 12 ga and still have change in the wallet.
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I have done a lot of research, and it all points to the Mossberg Silver Reserve as being junk. I am not a gun snob, I have a couple Mossberg firearms, but the Silver Reserve is a piece of garbage. Stay away...
 
Found a really nice 1 year old Beretta 686E Sporting today from someone at the club I have been shooting skeet at. The gun is really tight and I shot very well with it so I bit the bullet and bought it.

It's was more than a new Franchi but seems like a heavier built gun as it is a target model.

Price wise, a new Franchi is ~1250 with tax included. I paid $1600 for the Beretta. I'm thrilled with it so far.
 
I'm sure you'll like it. More money, but a quality gun. Plus you had the chance to shoot it before you bought it. Big bonus.
 
canoetrpr said:
Found a really nice 1 year old Beretta 686E Sporting today from someone at the club I have been shooting skeet at. The gun is really tight and I shot very well with it so I bit the bullet and bought it.

It's was more than a new Franchi but seems like a heavier built gun as it is a target model.

Price wise, a new Franchi is ~1250 with tax included. I paid $1600 for the Beretta. I'm thrilled with it so far.
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The Beretta is a far better quality gun than the instinct .and if looked after will last you a life time of shooting.congrads on your new gun and have fun :)
 
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