WTB: 12 Gauge O/U - Prefer Ruger, CZ, Browning, or Franchi

[silverdalesauer]

Title says it all:

 I'm looking to find a 12 Gauge O/U shotgun to replace the one I gifted to my son. I loved shooting the Ruger Red Label I had and would love to have another one or something similar back in my gun safe for trap/skeet shooting and/or upland hunting. I'm not looking for a safe queen - it can have some wear.

What do you have?

[Henrydog]

Be careful and do some research on what you actually want.  Ruger does not support Red Labels anymore.  CZ shotguns are just Turkish imports that will not last.  A browning Citori can be worked on by anyone and will last a couple of lifetimes with standard used and care.  If you can find a CX it might be your best choice.  60/40 with a 3" chamber

[silverdalesauer]

Be careful and do some research on what you actually want.  Ruger does not support Red Labels anymore.  CZ shotguns are just Turkish imports that will not last.  A browning Citori can be worked on by anyone and will last a couple of lifetimes with standard used and care.  If you can find a CX it might be your best choice.  60/40 with a 3" chamber

Thanks for the advice. I'll look into the Browning CX.

[Henrydog]

I did a quick search on gunbroker, holy cow they have more than double in price.  8 years ago my kid bought one from Cabelas for $1299 new.  Guess those days are over.  Ouch.

[mcrawfordaf]

Nothing but praise for my CZ Uplander. Only $600 so I'm not worried about wear - and only weighs about 5lbs. Kicks like a mule but a slip on butt pad did the trick.

[HooknoseHunter]

I have a Franchi Instinct LX in 12ga and a Franchi Instinct L in 20ga. They are both excellent firearms with perfect fit/finish and great reliability. I’ve never had a single function issue out of either after thousands of rounds. Good luck.