Huglu - Good or Bad?

I have a 30” CZ Hammer classic (Huglu) that been shot close to 2 thousand rounds, it’s as tight as when new, and 100% reliable.
 
FLHTCUI said:
From Wikipedia:
The Ithaca 37 is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. It utilizes a novel combination ejection/loading port on the bottom of the gun which leaves the sides closed to the elements. Since shot-shells load and eject from the bottom, operation of the gun is equally convenient for both right and left hand shooters...

Again from Wikipedia:
The Ithaca 37 is based on a 1915 patent by the famous firearms designer John Browning, initially marketed as the Remington Model 17. The Model 17 was a 20-gauge of trim proportions, which Remington later redesigned and refined into the popular side-ejecting Remington Model 31. The Model 31 would eventually be replaced in production by the Remington 870 which was less expensive to manufacture.

Yes, sounds like a real child's toy, Not.

YMMV and thats what makes CGN good.
Rob
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I always wondered why people think that I don't already own an Ithaca 37 or a Rem Wingmaster .... especially if I am asking for feedback on Huglus?

FLHTCUI and FLYBYU44 ... you wouldn't know why by any chance?
 
Huglus are good guns. I had a 20ga O/U and the fit, finish, and quality was very good for the $800 I spent for it. 5 years of warranty too while all other manufacturers are 1 year. Beretta is 1+2 if you register the gun with Beretta. I had the gun for 5 years and I sold it for a Beretta 686 that turned out to be a left hand cast. Big time regret selling my Huglu. Now I have a very good condition Brno SxS that I won’t ever sell.
 
First and foremost, for a shotgun, you need to determine if the gun fits you and points and shoots where you look. Even a 100,000 dollar Purdey is not of much use if you can't consistently hit with it. An off the shelf Huglu may work just fine for you or it may not. Just remember that if you buy that type of gun new or slightly used and it doesn't fit you, you most likely will have to sell it for a considerable loss. It won't appreciate no matter how long you hold onto it. Try to find a gun that fits you and live with the price, within reason.
 
Melvin said:
First and foremost, for a shotgun, you need to determine if the gun fits you and points and shoots where you look. Even a 100,000 dollar Purdey is not of much use if you can't consistently hit with it. An off the shelf Huglu may work just fine for you or it may not. Just remember that if you buy that type of gun new or slightly used and it doesn't fit you, you most likely will have to sell it for a considerable loss. It won't appreciate no matter how long you hold onto it. Try to find a gun that fits you and live with the price, within reason.
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You sure about that?
 
Melvin said:
First and foremost, for a shotgun, you need to determine if the gun fits you and points and shoots where you look. Even a 100,000 dollar Purdey is not of much use if you can't consistently hit with it. An off the shelf Huglu may work just fine for you or it may not. Just remember that if you buy that type of gun new or slightly used and it doesn't fit you, you most likely will have to sell it for a considerable loss. It won't appreciate no matter how long you hold onto it. Try to find a gun that fits you and live with the price, within reason.
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If you buy it used (at a current used price) and you find it doens't fit, why do you think you will sell it for a considerable loss?? That doesn't seem to make sense.

Used guns typically sell in a price range based on the model of the gun and the condition it is in at the time of sale. 2 or 3 months later, lightly used as one finds if it fits or not and in similar condition as at the previous transaction, why will there be a "considerable loss"?
 
I've got a 20 ga Bobwhite that's been a decent gun for the price. Heavy trigger pull, pretty good other than that. It ain't no Browning or Beretta, but I didn't pay for one of those either.
 
I have had two sxs cz (huglu) over the last few years and was not very impressed. With how expensive everything is today I would say it's not the worst value out there but I would much rather an older quality double for around the same price. Both my huglus had trigger pulls around 10 lbs and the other had one that was 12lbs measured with a scale. Also fit and finish could have been better, like i said i think you get alot better value buying an older geco, j.p. sauer, Merkel, Brno beretta etc... some.of the older stuff can be had for cheap
 
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I've had a CZ partridge (made by Huglu) for almost 10 years now. I bought it because it was the cheapest scaled-frame 28 gauge SxS (dt, English grip, splinter forend) I could find. I've had no significant issues. The bluing started to wear quickly where I carry it... the wood finish is pretty thin, and I've accumulated numerous small nicks and scratches. That said, it works, and works well. I've got several other 28 gauge doubles, of far better quality...but this is the one I use the most! I'd guess I have maybe a couple thousand rounds through it, and never a problem. But I use it as a hunting gun, not a skeet/trap/SC gun.
 
catnthehatt said:
I've bought , sold, and shot lots of Huglus, fantastic shotguns for thee price point.
Point well, barrels on the ones I have shot and owned were regulated well, chokes good, triggers good- some exceptional.
I've shot all the gauges and one of my favorites was a 28 gauge mini bobwhite.
Make no mistake, they are not a Parker, greener, Westley Richards or a Superposed, but they are good serviceable guns for someone who wants to hunt with them.
Cat
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I was going to weigh in, but I can’t put it better than this.....

They are no Browning or beretta when it comes to fit and finish but they are heads and tails over a baikal or Stoeger....
 
Thanks everyone for your input …. I guess you all helped me make a decision.

My Huglu arrived and I have to say she is a beauty … The fit and finish is excellent compared to what I am used to …. Remington, H&R, Baikal, etc. …

From looking at the gun, I have nothing to complain about … and I am picky.

If this gun is as durable as it looks good …. I will be happy. I guess only time will tell …

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For those that are interested, Prophet River just got a larger shipment of Huglus in:

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1675981-New-Huglu-Shotgun-Order-List

And here some pictures of the one I got …

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9svm33hz7gbltwk/AABRgiQ1iQNGkoexeCVJpML2a?dl=0

Once the snow is gone I will be patterning the gun …. and I will post further impressions of how she handles and shoots.
 
0faustus0 said:
Thanks everyone for your input …. I guess you all helped me make a decision.

My Huglu arrived and I have to say she is a beauty … The fit and finish is excellent compared to what I am used to …. Remington, H&R, Baikal, etc. …

From looking at the gun, I have nothing to complain about … and I am picky.

If this gun is as durable as it looks good …. I will be happy. I guess only time will tell …

Huglu_HRZ_SxS_12ga.jpg


For those that are interested, Prophet River just got a larger shipment of Huglus in:

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1675981-New-Huglu-Shotgun-Order-List

And here some pictures of the one I got …

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9svm33hz7gbltwk/AABRgiQ1iQNGkoexeCVJpML2a?dl=0

Once the snow is gone I will be patterning the gun …. and I will post further impressions of how she handles and shoots.
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looks great, we have over 100 new ones, many hammer guns like above and lots of side by sides. We are way behind right now with staff shortage getting them listed.
 
I posted this in the Turkish gun post a few days ago.


I purchased a Huglu 202B last fall, it's the English stocked and double triggered model in .410 gauge. I only got a chance to put about 75 rounds through it on the sporting clays range and it did have a couple of issues, one is that the triggers were quite heavy, about 8 lbs. I fixed that problem with minimal effort but I also had to remove the stock and relieve the wood a bit on the inside of the wrist as the left barrel hammer was hanging up a bit on the wood. With those two issues rectified I'm anxiously awaiting a chance to get it to the range again but between the severe winter we've been having and work, range time has been non-existent lately.

Would I buy another? Yes I would.
 
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