Originally Posted by Chantry
Originally Posted by Bluestem
Originally Posted by Chantry
The quality is better than a Stoeger.

Damning with faint praise...

I've been a Cowboy action shooter for 25+ years, I've seen a lot of new and used entry level SxS guns (Stoegers, Baikal's, TTN's, Stevens 311) in the under $1000 field.

I haven't seen a better shotgun than the CZ SxS in the under $1000 field and I can't think of a regularly available used SxS under $1000 that is better than the CZ. I own the Bobwhite G2 and know shooters who own their Hammer Classic, semi-auto and O/U and all are happy with the guns. The build quality of all them is better than one would expect for the price.

Given the propensity of cowboy action shooters around here to take a hacksaw to their guns, you've provided a very practical list of candidates. Although, I'd hope the (original) Stevens would be spared. Since CZ USA is a few miles down the road, I've seen a lot of their guns being used. I was involved in an informal trap league a few years ago where we shot two rounds per week during the summer. A lot of the young/newer shooters were using CZ O/U's and the majority seemed to eventually develop issues: Triggers, ejectors, broken firing pins, and other assorted gremlins. The local joke is that CZ has excellent warranty service because they get so much practice. Glad to hear your experience has been different.