CZ 1012 Synthetic Semi Automatic Shotguns For Sale
CZ 1012 Synthetic With synthetic stocks and two variants to choose from, the 1012 Synthetic can be had in matte black or a camo finish.
The latest evolution in our semi-automatic shotgun line, the 1012 uses a gas-less inertia operating system. Instead of redirecting gas from the barrel to run the action, the 1012 uses a spring within the bolt to store energy during the shotgun’s recoil, spending this energy a split second later to rotate and unlock the twin lugs from the barrel extension and withdraw the spent shell.
The major advantage of an inertia system is the less stringent maintenance schedule. Unlike gas guns that need periodic cleaning of the piston and magazine tube, the 1012’s needs are vastly fewer. During our testing, we pushed 1012s to 5,000 rounds without a drop of oil or cleaning of any sort, while experiencing zero parts breakage or malfunctions. In normal field use, the occasional cleaning and oiling should be more than enough.
Additionally, the gas-less system itself is tuned to run a wider variety of shells — from light-recoiling target loads up to the smoking hot 3″ magnums currently on the market.
Fit and Feel
Fit and feel was the first thing that stood out to me when comparing the 1012 to other options on the gun rack. The 1012 feels solid in hand, and the addition of textured grip on the forend is a nice touch, especially when encountering wet conditions in the field.
To ensure an even more custom fit, the 1012 comes with a full pack of stock shims, giving you the option to adjust the cast and drop to your preference.
A simplistic white barrel bead makes for easy target acquisition, and the 1012 comes to my shoulder and swings exceptionally well.
Equipped with an oversized bolt handle for easy maneuverability, the action is more than adequate. You shouldn’t expect the buttery smooth actions of shotguns at twice the price, but you should expect full functionality.
The 1012 is available in a 26’’ or 28’’ barrel length offering, with a 3’’ chambering.
A potential draw back of the 1012 might be the recoil. There is noticeably more recoil than the gas-operated shotguns I have more extensive experience with.
This might be of particular importance when you also consider that the CZ 1012 is currently only offered in 12 gauge. Additionally, the trigger left something to be desired.
Although it isn’t overly stiff, when closely inspected, there seems to be some sponginess in the break. I didn’t find this to be of major significance in my own use, and would guess that outside of a specific competition application, this sponginess might be negligible for most users.
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