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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
I am no fan of the Ruger American. Cheap ass plastic POS built to a price point.
CZ has some fantastic guns. Be aware, however, that CZ USA imports guns from Turkey as well as the Czech Republic, hoping that we will assume that all CZ's are actually made by CZ. They are not. Huglu (or something like that) makes them in Turkey. I believe Huglu now makes all of their shotguns, but I don't know about the rifles.
That said, I bought a Huglu made 12 gauge side by side last fall, on a whim, just because it was so darn inexpensive. It's proven to be a wonderful little upland gun, far better made than its price would indicate. The only negative so far has been the bluing starting to wear a bit on the barrels where I carry it. In only one season...
So, yeah, seeing the other guns you have shown us over the years, I'm going to assume your tastes run more towards the CZ. I think you will still cherish it years from now, whereas the Ruger not so much.
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Jeff,
Good analysis. And, yes, you are correct in that I would rather spend more and get more! After looking at some disassembly pictures of both guns, the Ruger looks like it was made by a blacksmith compared to the CZ. Also, I have a hard time buying a gun that is not wood and blue steel. The thing that probably will make the decision for me is the trigger assembly in the CZ. It is adjustable in just about every way imaginable and is a single set trigger to boot! I think that I knew the answer all along, just needed some outside opinions to help me along. Thanks to all!