CZ 1012 "Gas-Less" Hunting Shotgun

What if hunters could have a semi-automatic shotgun capable of running 5,000 rounds “without a drop of oil or cleaning of any sort” and no breakages or malfunctions? That almost sounds too good to be true, but then again, perhaps you haven’t pulled the trigger on CZ’s new 1012. Are those manufacturer’s claims all talk or will the 1012 be the most reasonably priced, gas-less repeater on the market today?

[@georgevangordon9728]

The second CZ I now own was the 1012 the reason I picked the 1012 was because CZ has proven to me after owning my rifle for a few years they do make quality firearms. I’m very happy with the 1012 so far

[@Michael-ld3jt]

I just bought this gun a week ago and initially the recoil with low brass loads was better than I expected but I wanted to see how it would do with a nice recoil pad. So I bought the LimbSaver 10807 precision fit AirTech and wow! I shot 200-300 rounds at the range today no problem. My shoulder feels fine and the fit and finish of the gun and new pad are awesome. Highly recommend the CZ 1012 bronze with the LimbSaver 10807 AirTech pad!

[@Gunscom]

Thanks for sharing Michael.

[@lowboytrucker]

Thanks, I’ll be out looking for one

[@spears085]

What exact limbsaver 10807 did you get? Amazon shows multiple airtech pads. They have them for synthetic stocks, wood stocks as well as slip-on

[@Michael-ld3jt]

@@spears085 I got the 10807 Airtech for my CZ 1012 with a wood stock

[@Michael-ld3jt]

The 10807 on Amazon should fit all wood stock CZ 1012s but may not fit the synthetic model. If you are unsure, then visit limbsavers website and print off their fitment guide sheet for all of there recoil pads. Take off the factory recoil pad and put the bare stock on the guide sheet and see what size recoil pad fits your stock.

[@Greendestiny4]

You are smooth handling the gun. I’ve seen some clowns fumbling around with trying to load the shotgun through the bottom load ramp while the bolt is open and saying why can’t it load😂. Great review and handling. Thanks

[@jamescobb2887]

Thanks Kristen I now own 2 CZ Shotguns ( Sharpstail SxS 12 gauge and a Drake over/under 20 gauge). I plan to purchase the 1012 in the near future. Yes, CZ makes quality shotguns.

[@Senormojado75]

I’m with you Kristen, I definitely like the look of the wooden furniture on my shotguns. That is a nice looking 12 Gauge. I’m definitely going to get my hands on one!

[@alejandroflores-samaniego9320]

that wood with that green cerakote looks sick 😎🔥

[@gregwalker4236]

i love kristen's reviews and watch every one i can!

[@jcastle614]

Very nice 👌, good looking shotgun also . I'm a big fan of wood and iron also. Just a little expensive for me to put towards a hunting shotgun, but no doubt a quality product. Might just have to give one of these a look see. 🤔🇺🇸

[@herbertsmith6085]

They were making inertia shotguns way before you were borne, browning, franci , and remington

[@johndutton7915]

You did a super job on this video. I AM SOLD. I got this same gun. LOVE IT.

[@Blackpanther_risen]

Great looking gun and included chokes, just wished it comes in compact size and 26" barrel also

[@michaellooye4530]

They do

[@fru8365]

This gal does groovy reviews.

[@NarrowRoad4Jesus]

Great review. You have my 16 yr old daughter excited to shoot my (our) new 1012. Thank you!

[@Gunscom]

That's excellent news.

[@CheJoffre]

How does she like shooting it? (As far as felt recoil and fit?) I have one en route to my ffl, and bought it to have something my wife and mother in law could shoot if they come with me to the clay range.

[@TexEP]

Great video. I have on on order already Looking forward to receiving it

[@ib0oo0]

it s a great super light weight machine the only complaint is too many buttons to make it work

[@Kornholeeoo]

Absolutely! 3” mags pattern WAY better than 3.5” mags. Most 3” shells have more pellets whereas the 3.5” shells just have more powder. Good looking gun!

[@Kornholeeoo]

@skankhunt42 Oh I don’t disagree. But I’ve never had problems with 3” mags. But the same can be said that throwing less pellets a greater distance with no pattern won’t bring home the meat either. You have to know the distance and that comes from practice.

[@woodybarnes8473]

For those that shoot 3” shells, the CZ 1012 while chambered for 3” and a capacity of 4 + 1, will only hold 3+ 1 capacity of the 3” shells ..

[@billk8579]

Great review. Will give this CZ a look.

[@richerich853]

Turkish Shotguns have come a long way even from 10 years ago. But there's some competition in that price range. Also I haven't shot a "soft shooting" inertia gun.., I'll stick to gas.

[@b.c.gamingss]

From what I know CZ is not Turkish it is Czech. Are these made in Turkey?

[@richerich853]

@@b.c.gamingss the shotguns are made in Turkey.

[@craigp187]

I agree. I’ve looked at and shot inertia guns. No where as soft shooting as my Browning Gold Hunter. Now, I’m looking for another shotgun. I like the Winchester SX3 line. The new SX4? Not so much.

[@chadh.8926]

I picked one up to try. Was going to try a couple rounds of trap with it for a test but didn’t because It was shooting low. I had to shim it. I did pattern it with the modified choke and it was a good pattern at around 30 yds. I ran four 2 3/4” shells of #8 Federal at 1200 fps through it single loaded. Each shell locked the bolt open as they should. Recoil is not bad at all, but I have no experience shooting a gas shotgun. Not much of a test, but it ran fine out of the box.

[@matthewbazil9476]

This isn't a gas shotgun. It's inertia driven.

[@chadh.8926]

@@matthewbazil9476 I know that. What I said is I have no experience shooting a gas shotgun. So am unable to compare a gas recoil to an inertia recoil. T

[@letsgobrandon416]

Needs the safety on the tang. Learned that the hard way upland hunting. Cross safeties in front of the trigger are too slow and unergonomic for rapid engagement of fleeing birds.

[@dannymatt913]

Great review

[@brucenovotny5924]

Thanks Kristen, I love your videos. Always awesome, down to earth practical knowledge and expert handling...🙂👍🇨🇦

[@Mrkeats5487]

Oh yes please I can’t wait to get my hands on one of them . Thanks for the information

[@curtise.gill67]

You sexy thing. You swung me. I went out and got this in the all-terrain model. Cant wait for my first bird season to test her out. Love cz.

[@patrickonasis1]

Looks like bolt holds open sometimes

[@sportsmen004]

I was looking at that like...ooookkkkk???

[@blacksrfm]

So you had a failure to lock back in the first scene of shooting unless this specific shotgun doesn’t lock back

[@Crg_eli]

The gun is inertia driven, she used a light load so it didn’t have enough power to cycle another load, the shell was still in the chamber.

[@immigrant6902]

It's stamped "huglu" on the barrel, it's marketed under CZ, but its a turk

[@safarityler]

please review everything. You're great

[@gleamtarrest6310]

Dear CZ, why aren't you making this in a Home Defense package!

[@johnbailey9682]

Mine kicks like hell . And you cannot extend the tube because of there design .

[@veiledallegory]

They didn’t edit out the malfunction? She shoots two rounds and the pulls the bolt back but no round comes out? That means the bolt didn’t lock back and went forward without a round on the carrier! Oops! Forgive me I wrote the above before watching the whole video, it malfunctioned twice!

[@craigp187]

I noticed that too. Too cold? I don’t know...

[@kennykendall8068]

@@craigp187 too cold is not a reasonable excuse for hunting gun, I suspect technical issue. sorry to see that, I like the looks of the gun, maybe 26 " barrel

[@carlosw4227]

@@kennykendall8068 light target loads won’t work with mine heavy target loads will

[@javoratree3861]

Bought one and couldn’t return it fast enough. Only works properly when you first put a cartridge into the breach and close the action then load the magazine tube. Otherwise it will try to feed two cartridges into the action when you pull the charging handle. This goes against years of training and even hunters safety all those years ago. The coating on the metal frame scratches so easy. Doesn’t look like it’s designed to last. The included chokes appeared cheaply made and have since seen review of the tubes warping and expanding. The action emitted dust and a weird smell when cycling the action. Appears to be the coating being scraped off. It looks absolutely beautiful mounted on the wall in the gun store. But feels and handles like pot metal junk. The front sight looks cheap as well. I guess if you wanted to buy a shotgun to mount above the fireplace but never use it then this is the shotgun for you. You get what you pay for. Second time I’ve had a bad experience with CZ, there won’t be a third.

[@adamb2619]

Kristin shows us a gun, I hit like.

[@db0nn3r]

Lol the music. gangster.

[@jasonglidewell2324]

n sexy bottemland camo i have never mind look. cycling recoil is amazing

[@donniem6191]

Is there a 20ga model yet

[@219garry]

weird the bolt stayed closed after firing the last shell

[@bgdesignandsolutions]

Good catch. That means it has ejection issues on 2-3/4 shells.

[@carlosw4227]

@@bgdesignandsolutions mine doesn’t any issues at all. Works perfect with 2-3/4 inch target loads. I have the black synthetic

[@yukon4545]

Are the grooves on the receiver for optic mount the same as Beretta's? Slug/turkey! Good feature.

[@psycopaintball22]

Love the look of the green and wood! Is it available with a shorter (18in) barrel? And is that Remington load all brass?

[@Gunscom]

Only with a 28". Not sure what Remington load you're referring to.

[@psycopaintball22]

@@Gunscom the gold colored Remington load that was the last one she put in when she mixed them up, wasn't sure if it was a solid brass shell

[@yolo-qr2fq]

@@psycopaintball22 looks like a herters load. Never mind.

[@thedant21]

psycopaintball22 Looked like a Nitro 27.

[@chadh.8926]

The bolt catch not working: it’s possible she’s rocking from recoil so much that she’s not giving the gun a solid enough backstop to allow the bolt to fully travel rearward to catch. Sort of like limpwristing a pistol and having it malfunction.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

I am almost sold on inertia, but haven't really had any issues yet with gas guns. Yes, I know it can happen!

[@Plainsimple67]

GAS GUNS ARE THE BEST, JUST MY 2 CENTS!🤷‍♂️

[@Bacnow]

Yeah, my Beretta 1301 comp runs like a sewing machine on meth! 3000 rds never a problem!

[@LIONTAMER3D]

Cz is innovative and economical. That inertia system shoots stupid-soft and easy; now I want one =..(

[@lloydralph8556]

The gun appears to have an issue with the bolt not locking open after the last shell fired . :(

[@toddbunnett640]

I noticed that too. My guess is light loads are cycling the bolt all the way back.

[@woodybarnes8473]

For those that shoot 3” shells, the CZ 1012 while chambered for 3” and a capacity of 4 + 1, will only hold 3+ 1 capacity of the 3” shells ..

[@sammartinez8084]

I like your show and and thank for the info

[@shawndean8358]

Can someone please tell me why all shotguns are being made in Turkey from various mfg .

[@richerich853]

Cost of manufacturing, it's the new China of Shotguns. I believe inport laws may have something to do with it too, I don't know for sure. But Turkish shotguns have come a long way in the last 10 years..

[@Enjoylife-2000]

Do you recommend this gun for rabbit and deer hunting?

[@oger_ROG]

I don't have the 'all terrain' cz 1012, which has the cerakote and sling points; but I wonder how to install sling points? Should I go to a gun Smith so to not ruin my cz 1012.

[@treeguyable]

I have put sling mounts on rifles myself, you have to be a bit of a machinest,( and have the right tools) to do it with strength, and looking professional.

[@gilbertporter4992]

I have to ask if the CZ all terrain shotguns will be imported to the Canadian firearms market?

[@krimolahcen4504]

Nice gun

[@Hmu_Pojdass]

If I was to buy a different choke let’s say a Carlson what do I buy that will fit the barrel

[@Jackulator77]

I dunno why I would chose this over a Franchi Affinity which has many prime Benelli (e.g. barrell) parts, looks alot better manufactured and uses the same mechanism... (CZ seems to have tried to copy the look in a camo version of this 1012). Franchi cost about the same so why would I pick the CZ copy?

[@chadh.8926]

In my area Franchi is $300 more.

[@jacobzirkle9153]

I live cz guns but why did they put the safety in front like a beretta. That’s a mistake

[@brianelliott6305]

They make a left handed gun? Ive been trying to find one and cant…

[@duaneholcomb8408]

How does it do with buck shot I'm a deer hunter,,,

[@hubertbright5351]

How is the visibility of the white bead for a site picture? Would it be worth switching to a Hi Viz green or red?

[@TuggSpeedman_]

Yes its worth switching because u lose the white bead in brighter backgrounds

[@chadh.8926]

I’ve got Hiviz magnet mount fiber optics on all my shotguns. They really stand out when you’re looking down the barrel.

[@romerobinson8279]

Can you mount an optic on it for turkey hunting?

[@LIONTAMER3D]

2024 & still no pistol grip on the 1012 =/

[@daviddevine4071]

Can you rune slugs through it? I only see birdshot

[@lowcountryadventures5549]

Do they make one in a 26” barrel

[@jdy203]

Hi there, Up to now there's still NO-KZbin VIDEO of DISASSEMBLY of the NEW CZ-1012 SHOTGUN !!! What is going on, were still waiting .......... ANTICIPATING AND THANKS,

[@MisterReach]

Any idea on why my cz1012 will only hold 3 3” shells in the magazine tube? The plug is removed and I can easily get 3 shells in but the 4th stops with about a 1/2” of the brass head still exposed. Thanks!

[@rogerschrotenboer2166]

My wife just bought this shotgun and the last round is not loading and is having problems it’s getting caught in the pipe,It also will not unload like it supposed to and he’s getting caught that way as well so it’s not the inertia problem does anybody have any suggestions we are in the middle of bird season and we just can’t return it now so I need to fix solution

[@Tzimis1111]

Try shooting some magnum loads through it. I owned a beretta inertia gun that had loading issues. It needed more powerful loads to break it in.

[@DIESELB1GV8]

On the barrel is written "HUGLU" Turkey....and this is CZ model? WTF

[@michaelbirchall2247]

Does anyone know what color that is?

[@MrIdasam]

You lost me at 2:17.

[@w.w.9047]

Exactly! No thanks

[@DocMustafa]

Why no Turkish shotguns? Reliability issues? Quality issues? Don’t get me wrong, I don’t like a shotgun unless it’s the three B’s (Beretta, Benelli, and Browning). But, why not?

[@ethanstout7203]

Mustafa Malikzada i have had multiple turkish made guns and they were great

[@THEMilkSHAIKH]

@@DocMustafa Politics...

[@musausar3555]

hi from east of turkei :) Im seling the walnut wood for the guns .if you want ,we can have contact together.

[@HALWG51]

I don't like the placement of the safety.

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

Oh me likey!

[@MrMustang1973]

I like the 1012 line, but that olive green is ugly as sin. Out of all the the colors, they had to pick that?

[@spades1080]

So don't buy the all-terrain version. It's for those who like those colors! Buy one of the other one dip shit.

[@johnbailey2034]

You might not want to use a heavy load . The recoil really sucks . This is the first shot gun that I only want to shoot 2 or 3 shots and I’m done . I also have a cz coach gun double exposed hammers . I can shoot 3 or 4 boxes easy .i will be calling CZ on monday to see if they have a heavy recoil for that gun .

[@carlosw4227]

It’s not bad recoil lol

[@L17AR15]

Sheesh this is hard on the ears

[@BikerBoy4146]

Where could I buy a steel load full choke and can this gun be plugged to have one in the chamber and 2 in the tube magazine. ? Some someone plz answer this I’ve tried contacting cz on this 3 times and still nothing?

[@Kornholeeoo]

Kevin Razo I don’t know about how many you can put in the tube, but you can always make your own plug out of wood or aluminum. I’d be willing to bet this gun uses Benelli or Browning chokes.

[@keithmaggio3562]

I have the gun and have been looking at getting a pattern master for it from what I see it’s not available for the 10-12 also couldn’t find any other full chokes to shoot steel if you please let me know!

[@mikeyang5664]

@@keithmaggio3562 Here is some info about the type of chokes available. It's hard to look for a spec model for the type of chokes you're looking for. Here is the DESCRIPTIONS of the CHOKES you are checking to match.... ALL CHOKE TUBES FOR CZ USA SHOTGUNS CZ O/U 12 gauge manufactured from 2005-present interchanges with Muller Beretta/Benelli Mobil threaded chokes.....The words: "Beretta/Benelli Mobil" is the key words your are looking for. Don't forget the word, "Mobil"...that's the standard. Something like this one, Patternmaster 12 Gauge Benelli Beretta Mobile Long Range Choke Tube 5005, www.amazon.com/Patternmaster-Benelli-Beretta-Mobile-Classic/dp/B07GFS75GZ/ref=rtpb_3/140-8831163-0848161?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07GFS75GZ&pd_rd_r=fee4b3e8-005f-46f1-9fe5-bf3d07250a2b&pd_rd_w=ECQGv&pd_rd_wg=Z4Qv9&pf_rd_p=1060fc32-cc06-48f1-987d-6b74a57cd8f2&pf_rd_r=2R0EVXNVCC0VZMB58CVE&psc=1&refRID=2R0EVXNVCC0VZMB58CVE Good luck and hope it helps.

[@asas-mb4wj]

made in turkey? from CZ BOOOOO

[@Johnyrocket70]

Barrel said made in Turkey? CZ is Czech Republic isn't it.

[@richerich853]

The CZ-USA shotguns (with the exception of the BRNOs) are made by Huglu in Turkey.

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

@@richerich853 how do Huglu compares to stoeger m3000??

[@richerich853]

@@MinhVu-in9iz I can't compare the two, but the Stoeger M3000 is a Benelli copy. The M3000 has a good reputation.... Benelli owns Stoeger.. And Beretta owns Benelli... The M3000 is also made in Turkey..

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

@@richerich853 from what you know, would you go stoeger m3000 over the cz 1012?they are both benelli m2 clones!

[@richerich853]

@@MinhVu-in9iz I'm a CZ pistol fan, but I think I would go with the M3000. But I also prefer a gas gun, in that price range you should look at a Beretta A300 Outlander. I've owned one for 6+ years it's my Duck gun. The A300 is US made.

[@ssdivizion]

This woman looks and sound like south-east european women,today's americans really have european origins!

[@craigp187]

@skankhunt42 You’re!

[@ulflyng]

Huglu, all turkish.

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

How does huglu compares to stoeger??

[@babalouboogeyman7119]

@@MinhVu-in9iz Huglu are alright weatherby elements are made in turkey as well at ATA plant Stooger are pretty good owned by Benelli made in Turkey basically a Turkish Fronchi

[@bilalali5408]

i like you guns

[@erdaltoker6966]

Çok güzel

[@bigdog3604]

Made in turkey

[@Ballista762]

Make it tactical

[@fradesilva]

Huglu??

[@larryholton9560]

Yes , choke wrench has huglu stamped on it

[@chadh.8926]

@@larryholton9560 So does the barrel.

[@aslanbosnakoglu8240]

cz is a low quality brand. 5000 shots? big deal. huglu veyron did a test with over 14000 shots without cleaning and its a gas operated gun! there is a video on you tube where a russian guy hasnt cleaned a working ata neo for 13 years! as in bang for your buck no one comes even close to turkish guns

[@andreabasso4574]

Non sparare agli uccelli

[@Bushy_P]

To bad the gun is made in Turkey.....