Hi, everyone.
Well, I went and did it -- I purchased a new shotgun, a CZ 620 Field Select, a new model for CZ that was introduced at the 2017 SHOT Show. This is the first scattergun I have purchased in 35 years, so I'm pretty excited about it. It will mostly be used for dove.
Now before I go too much further, allow me to say that I did a lot of research before making this purchase, so I have read all the arguments for and against buying Turkish shotguns, and I am fully aware of the potential pitfalls involved in buying this gun. If you opened this thread to argue about why I should have bought a Mossberg or saved up for a Wingmaster, save those arguments for the next guy. But if you want to see a new CZ, then read on.
I am a big fan of all things CZ. I was a little disappointed at first when I learned that CZ shotguns are made in Turkey (by Akkar, in this case) rather than in the Czech Republic, but then I found out about all the other re-badged Turkish guns on the market, after which it didn't seem like such a big deal. I also didn't like the unusual look of the forearm on the CZ guns, but after a lot of looking at all kinds of pump guns, the look kinda grew on me. And there was no doubt that the Turkish walnut on the CZ guns would be nicer than on anything else in its price range. I know that at their most basic level all firearms are tools, and how they do their job should be a prime consideration, but I am a sucker for aesthetics.
I found a LGS that specializes in CZs (I never saw so many CZ firearms in one place at one time), and he ordered two 620s. They arrived today, and I got to pick the one I wanted. The figure in the wood on the one I chose is not as immediately eye-catching as that that was on the runner-up, but I liked the color better, and the other stock had a bit of a knot in one side that I found off-putting. BTW, the shop also had a 612 on the shelf; the 612 doesn't wear the "Select" label, and there is an obvious difference in the quality of the wood compared to the "Select" guns, e.g. the 620 and 628.
So, enough babbling -- how about some pictures? I apologize if the colors look a little odd -- I don't have the greatest photo editing software.
Here she is. I must say that she shoulders and points very nicely. The unusual shape of the forearm actually makes for a natural and comfortable grip.
Close-up of the stock -- comes with a recoil pad and nicely done laser-engraved checkering.
The grip has a pronounced arch. Didn't seem to affect me one way or the other. The wood to metal fit is pretty good for a gun in this price range.
The receiver is machined from a single block of aluminum alloy and blued. The slide release is in front of and to the left of the plastic trigger guard; the safety is at the rear of the trigger guard. I prefer this setup versus the Mossberg/Browning configuration.
The wood in the forearm has a bit of a burl look to it.
The 28" barrel has a vent rib, white bead front sight, and is ported.
The 620 comes with a wrench and five choke tubes: skeet, full, modified, light modified, and improved cylinder. The IC tube was in the barrel for this pic.
I haven't broken down a pump gun in over 30 years, but I wanted to have a go at it and was able to break down the 620 and reassemble it easily without even referring to the manual. I don't know when I will be able to get this gun out to a range (hopefully before dove season, obviously), but when I do I will report back on how things went. Very pleased so far.
Well, I went and did it -- I purchased a new shotgun, a CZ 620 Field Select, a new model for CZ that was introduced at the 2017 SHOT Show. This is the first scattergun I have purchased in 35 years, so I'm pretty excited about it. It will mostly be used for dove.
Now before I go too much further, allow me to say that I did a lot of research before making this purchase, so I have read all the arguments for and against buying Turkish shotguns, and I am fully aware of the potential pitfalls involved in buying this gun. If you opened this thread to argue about why I should have bought a Mossberg or saved up for a Wingmaster, save those arguments for the next guy. But if you want to see a new CZ, then read on.
I am a big fan of all things CZ. I was a little disappointed at first when I learned that CZ shotguns are made in Turkey (by Akkar, in this case) rather than in the Czech Republic, but then I found out about all the other re-badged Turkish guns on the market, after which it didn't seem like such a big deal. I also didn't like the unusual look of the forearm on the CZ guns, but after a lot of looking at all kinds of pump guns, the look kinda grew on me. And there was no doubt that the Turkish walnut on the CZ guns would be nicer than on anything else in its price range. I know that at their most basic level all firearms are tools, and how they do their job should be a prime consideration, but I am a sucker for aesthetics.
I found a LGS that specializes in CZs (I never saw so many CZ firearms in one place at one time), and he ordered two 620s. They arrived today, and I got to pick the one I wanted. The figure in the wood on the one I chose is not as immediately eye-catching as that that was on the runner-up, but I liked the color better, and the other stock had a bit of a knot in one side that I found off-putting. BTW, the shop also had a 612 on the shelf; the 612 doesn't wear the "Select" label, and there is an obvious difference in the quality of the wood compared to the "Select" guns, e.g. the 620 and 628.
So, enough babbling -- how about some pictures? I apologize if the colors look a little odd -- I don't have the greatest photo editing software.
Here she is. I must say that she shoulders and points very nicely. The unusual shape of the forearm actually makes for a natural and comfortable grip.
Close-up of the stock -- comes with a recoil pad and nicely done laser-engraved checkering.
The grip has a pronounced arch. Didn't seem to affect me one way or the other. The wood to metal fit is pretty good for a gun in this price range.
The receiver is machined from a single block of aluminum alloy and blued. The slide release is in front of and to the left of the plastic trigger guard; the safety is at the rear of the trigger guard. I prefer this setup versus the Mossberg/Browning configuration.
The wood in the forearm has a bit of a burl look to it.
The 28" barrel has a vent rib, white bead front sight, and is ported.
The 620 comes with a wrench and five choke tubes: skeet, full, modified, light modified, and improved cylinder. The IC tube was in the barrel for this pic.
I haven't broken down a pump gun in over 30 years, but I wanted to have a go at it and was able to break down the 620 and reassemble it easily without even referring to the manual. I don't know when I will be able to get this gun out to a range (hopefully before dove season, obviously), but when I do I will report back on how things went. Very pleased so far.
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