What happened to the 712 Utility G2?

[cipioh]

So I decided I wanted to build a budget semi-auto 3-gun/fun shotgun. I did the research, and I really liked the CZ712 Utility G2 for that platform. I read a bunch of your posts on here and other forums, and watched a lot of videos. Back in the 2009-2012 timeframe, there was a LOT of activity on this gun...but it all sorta just died.  What happened? Did everyone fall out of love with this gun?  I did some scientific research (querying many social media platforms) and developed a graph of the actual sentiment regarding the CZ 712 Utility. Here is what I came up with:



Well... I don't care if you guys love it or not...I still kinda like it. As it turns out, a local gun shop had it on the wall... and for $440 it was pretty much an impulse buy. I have been playing grown up legos with it and doing the usual mods which I found people did to make it a better 3-gun shooter. I got it to the range yesterday and put a quick 100 hulls through it, and it didn't hiccup once... so I am really happy.

Short video of a 9 round set: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwXrkFlnv4Z/

I've put on a HiViz bead, Carlson LM extended choke, Nordic +3 tube extension, Taran Tactical extended bolt release....

I have a Daves Metal Works oversized safety button on the way... and I ordered, but haven't seen any shipping info on a CZ oversized bolt handle...

You know, pretty much EVERYTHING THAT WAS COOL 5 OR 6 YEARS AGO!

:-)

Anyone else still tinkering on these, or have you all moved to the Stoeger M3K? 

And... if you are still reading this... does anyone have an extended bolt handle for this for sale?  I am not sure the one from CZ is going to come through. I can't find them anywhere else because....well... you all stopped loving the 712.  EDIT: I just checked my order, and apparently the one I ordered doesn't exist... it's now showing as backordered and my order status is "incomplete". Great...

WTB: Extended bolt handle

[CZShooterP01]

I've been trying to talk myself out of one of these for a few weeks. Pretty cool set up you've got. Have you shot skeet with it? Curious as to how well it fits that role for the occasional clay shoot.

[artgar777]

I guess no replies means everyone fell out of love with it. I have a 712 and have the same problem. Thanks for your post.

[BoomerET]

I just bought one a few days ago, can't pick it up until Oct. 10th.

[CZ SA]

I just got one a couple days ago....Issue now is finding ammo at a reasonable price. Thinking of using it for competition as well....

[DagSwane]

I’ve had one (gen 1) for a few years now. I’ve been doing small mods to it. I picked up an oversized Handel from CZ directly ($36 approximately). I have a Steiner light and mount on my threaded end cap. I will have it out once in a while to break clay or hunt. I’ve moved to Franchi and Beretta (1301) for more mods, clays, and hunting; but I still enjoy the CZ.


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[Shotgunfun]

I just picked one up myself and I did order the extended charging handle from the CZ-USA website. I still haven't got a reply back or shipping and it still states staging on their website. Now, my question is where did you get the magazine tube extension for it. I have tried the Carlson's that I got from Midway USA and even though it stated that it would fit a CZ 712, it didn't.

If possible could you provide an SKU/model number of the one you purchased so I might be able to locate it. Thanks.