Description
You’re walking a cut cornfield at last light, the air crisp. A rooster pheasant thunders up from your boot. You mount, swing, and the shot connects—a clean, confident take with one barrel. That’s the moment the CZ DRAKE is built for. It’s a no-nonsense, reliable over/under shotgun that delivers proven CZ engineering at a price point that makes serious field work accessible. For the hunter who demands a solid, swingable tool without the custom-shop price, the Drake answers.
Look, when it comes to a field over/under, you need reliability, balance, and a trigger you can trust. The CZ Drake starts with a foundation of CNC-machined steel for its action and internals. This isn’t cast metal; it’s precision-cut for consistent lockup and durability shot after shot. The single selective trigger is a workhorse—clean, predictable, and letting you choose which barrel fires first without fumbling. The 28-inch barrels, topped with an 8mm flat vent rib, give you a clear, fast sight picture for tracking crossing birds or rising clays. At $577.79, this package represents a significant value in a category often priced for collectors, not hunters.
Key Features & Build
The heart of the Drake is its proven action, shared with other CZ shotguns like the popular Redhead Premier. This commonality means parts and service familiarity for gunsmiths, and a track record you can count on. The Turkish walnut stock and forend are shaped for a practical, comfortable grip, with laser-cut checkering that provides positive purchase in wet weather or with gloved hands. It’s a 12.9 lb. shotgun built to soak up recoil and swing smoothly, not to be a featherweight novelty. The extractors are positive and reliable, and the package includes five choke tubes (Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full) to handle everything from close-cover grouse to passing waterfowl. Here’s the thing—it’s a tool that fits out of the box, requiring no gunsmithing to be hunt-ready the day you pick it up from your FFL.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 20 GA |
| Action | Over/Under |
| Barrel Length | 28″ |
| Capacity | 2 Rounds |
| Weight | 12.9 lbs |
| Chokes | 5 Tubes Included |
Pros, Cons & Ideal User
Pros: Exceptional value for a CNC-machined over/under. Reliable, field-proven action shared across the CZ lineup. Includes a full set of chokes. The walnut and checkering offer classic looks and solid grip. The single selective trigger is a must-have for serious field use.
Cons: At over twelve pounds, it’s not a mountain gun for all-day upland hikes—it’s built for stability. As an extractor-model, it doesn’t automatically eject shells like a more expensive ejector gun would.
So who is the CZ Drake for? It’s for the Missouri wingshooter who spends more weekends in a blind or field than at the clubhouse. It’s for the hunter who wants the pointability and simplicity of an over/under but has a practical budget. It’s for the shooter who appreciates that the same core mechanics are trusted in other CZ models—this is proven engineering, not an experiment. This firearm is available at firearms-missouri.com for Missouri residents and nationwide, with an FFL transfer required for firearm purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the CZ Drake have ejectors or extractors?
A: The Drake features extractors. This means after firing, the shells are lifted partially out of the chambers for easy manual removal, rather than being forcefully ejected. It’s a reliable, simple system preferred by many hunters for its control and because it keeps your spent hulls at your feet.
Q: Is the trigger truly selective?
A: Yes. A manual selector lets you choose whether to fire the top or bottom barrel first. This is crucial for patterning—often using a more open choke first for a closer target, followed by a tighter choke.
Q: What’s the real-world difference between this and a more expensive CZ?
A: You’re primarily looking at finish level, wood grade, and sometimes ejectors vs. extractors. The Drake uses the same foundational CNC-machined action as higher-tier models, so the core reliability and lockup are there. You’re paying for the performance engine, not the luxury trim.
The CZ Drake strips away the frills to deliver what matters: a solid, dependable over/under that won’t let you down when the birds flush. See the full details and availability on our site.
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