CZ Canvasback 12 gauge 28 inch over/under
- Thread starter Rhyno
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- Terrace, BC
The shotgun has great balance and a terrific price. DO not be fooled by the very reasonable price. A shotgun like the Canvasback only lacks the brand name' of some other guns, but no performance or quality gap exists.
Indeed, CZ is known more for their outstanding handguns.
I was very please with my purchase. It will be a field gun for me, and my choice to shoot skeet at the range. More photo's in next post, as I am limited to 3 here.
Indeed, CZ is known more for their outstanding handguns.
I was very please with my purchase. It will be a field gun for me, and my choice to shoot skeet at the range. More photo's in next post, as I am limited to 3 here.
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gunsaholic
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- Winnipeg, Manitoba
I had a Canvasback in 20 gauge. It was not a bad gun for the price. I never used it so I sold it. Just be aware that while CZ is known for their handguns, the shotguns are CZ in name only. They are made in Turkey by Huglu.
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But...
So, uh, how could you form an opinion of the gun? You never used it.
I think the point I made is clear.... as for fit and finish, and quality of the firearm... it is outstanding.
Honestly, anything more than this over/under and you are paying for a name or how pretty the gun is dressed up.
I have a Browning BT-99 34" Golden Clays on order, that will take forever to arrive due to to it being a low production gun. It is a very higher 'pretty factor' in its $4100 price. But I do enjoy trap, I can afford it, and I only live once.
The over/under gun is something I will use the least, and made a strategic purchase, without compromising quality in my CZ Canvasback choice..
So, uh, how could you form an opinion of the gun? You never used it.
I think the point I made is clear.... as for fit and finish, and quality of the firearm... it is outstanding.
Honestly, anything more than this over/under and you are paying for a name or how pretty the gun is dressed up.
I have a Browning BT-99 34" Golden Clays on order, that will take forever to arrive due to to it being a low production gun. It is a very higher 'pretty factor' in its $4100 price. But I do enjoy trap, I can afford it, and I only live once.
The over/under gun is something I will use the least, and made a strategic purchase, without compromising quality in my CZ Canvasback choice..
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Ahsan Ahmed
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You are contradicting yourself!
As for the Canvasback - an acquaintance of mine picked one up just last weekend and already had to take that back this week for warranty. The CZ double guns have a good following as field models in the low price bracket. However, QC, despite substantial improvements over the past years, is not uniform as far as those shotguns are concerned.
BTW, how could you validate that poster "gunsaholic" is not familiar with the Huglu shotgun?
In my opinion, CZ shotguns are an excellent value at the price point. They are first and foremost, field guns. The metal work is very good, but they are not built for, nor intended to be, high volume guns (for clay sports).
To suggest that the fit and finish is "oustanding" reveals a lack of knowledge on the subject and limited experience with comparatives. If anything, fit and finish are CZ shotguns' achilles heel. There are many positive aspects to these guns but, unless they've improved dramatically in the past 6 months, the finish is not their greatest attribute.
CZ shotguns are not in the same league as fine British, Spanish, Italian, or other makers of high quality game guns. However, they cost a small fraction of the price of those guns.
I have yet to find a better gun for the price. Sharptail and I posted an exhaustive review of the CZ shotguns to this site in 2005, I believe. The unanswered questions at the time revolved around aspects that would only reveal themselves over time (the guns were new to the market). These questions have largely now been answered.
The guns reviewed were found to be especially tight when new. As expected, they loosened up slightly with use so that they now operate smoothly - without developing unwanted play in the action.
The black chrome finish has done it's job of protecting the metal and still looks great.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this gun IN THE SEGMENT WHERE IT IS INTENDED - namely value field guns. They are well balanced, well regulated, and a pleasure to carry. They are not, and never will be, competition to the makers of fine guns. (NOTE: This is not to suggest that the Turks can't make a fine gun. They can and they do.)
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I was interested when I saw this pop up at a sponsor's store, but read a few mixed reviews and I figured I'd save for something a little better. I am sure it's an excellent budget O/U but there are some who had problems with them.
gunsaholic
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YourAre[B said:
Don't get your pants in a knot. Did I say anything bad about the gun? I said it was a nice gun for the money and they are good value for the money. And the Canvasback isn't the only CZ shotgun I had. I also had a ringmeck SxS. I also still have a CZ/Brno over/under. Put the 2 over unders side by side and you will quickly see a difference in build quality from the original CZ/Brno to the Turkish CZ. As I said, the Turkish line of CZ shotguns are good value but don't kid yourself if you don't think there is better quality in a higher priced big name gun. I also have a Citori grade 6 that is built far better than the Turkish CZ and I'm not just talking the fancy engraving..
gunsaholic
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It would be a good choice for someone starting out. However, as already mentioned, the gun may not stand up to high volume shooting if you really get serious about trap/skeet. And they are not indented for such use. Their design is mainly as a field gun.
