So... I got the 612 Friday and spent the day at the range Saturday. Now note: I have an acquaintance that ONLY buys American. We invited him and two of his friends (also American only buyers) to meet us at the range. Another note: I realize that many items sold by American companies may be made in other countries, but these guys do not care. As long as they feel like they are buying American. So they all bring their "American" guns and I have my 612 HC-P. They brought the following:
Winchester SXP
Winchester Super X3
Remington Versa Max
Remington 870
Remington 1100
Mossberg 500
Mossberg Flex
Mossberg 590
4 guys, a girl with her 612 and A LOT of shotgun shells. We shot well over 300 rounds. Slugs, birdshot and buckshot.
Result: the 612 performed ALL DAY long at least as well as, but mostly better than their "American" guns.
Lesson to me: Keep buying CZ.
At dinner I helped "American only" #3 order a CZ 612 AND a CZ 712.
Just sayin'