In Stock. It handles and points wonderfully. The 20-inch barrels meant I could move from target to target by just twitching a little. Stevens S1200 Shotgun Review: Terminated, Outdated, & Celebrated. If you are interested in an exposed hammer gun, then the Pioneer Arms is the very best I have found. Fast? Stoeger coach guns are fine for the money and are Joe Biden-approved. Is the Rossi Overland a Stoeger? Clean the firing pin and screw well and oil lightly. For many years I shot skeet with an Ithaca SKB (side by side). Whether putting these Stoegers to use in competition, home defense, or various hunting scenarios, the Coach will not disappoint. by Buck Elliott Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:55 pm, Post No. I own several of them. But if Im hunting when deer and squirrel seasons overlap, the coach gun is the only gun I own with which I can legally hunt both animals simultaneously. Very nice. To take advantage of the top rail, youll most likely want to attach some type of reflex or holographic sight. O/U shotguns are all over on a skeet range. I've had a TTN hammered double and a few Stoegers and had trouble with Remington primers, especially with the Stoegers. Because of its shortened barrel and intuitive controls, the Stoeger promises fast reloads and even faster pointing and swing. Nice review, I own a few coach guns. . The TTN goes to the hills with me, on my spring, summer, and early-fall jaunts. No problems. I havent shot hunting load shells in this gun, but may do so in the future, although with 20-inch barrels, the recoil from a heavy load may be more than I want to deal with. If you can lay your hands on a Spartan coach gun, the Russian Remington some call it, do it. I shoot a Stoeger coach gun, hammerless. More Guns. August 25, 2011 in SASS Wire. I sent it to Vaquero Hayes on this forum and I still have a shotgun that drives me nuts. 2.1K 70K views 1 year ago Here is a Battle of the Coach Guns. The gun was notably stiff to open out of the box, but wore in after a couple hundred rounds. Theres a great deal to learn about Stoegers premier side by side but before we get the ball rolling on the Gunivore review of Stoeger Industries Coach Gun, check out our rundown on the past, present, and future of the entire up-and-coming, Finish: Black-Finished Hardwood, Polished Nickel, Due to its alliance with the Beretta Holding Group, you can bet your bottom dollar that Stoeger did not cut corners when it comes to their components quality. I also have a Zhongzhou Machine Works China coach gun that looks like treadhead1952s. This cocks the hammers as you are opening the shotgun. Older guns were made this way. I originally took off just enough material to remove the sharp edges of the chamber, which were catching the plastic of the shotshells as I tried to insert them. by Rusty Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:43 pm, Post Since the Coach Gun is marketed specifically to Cowboy Action shooters who shoot large steel targets at fairly close ranges, a pair of chokes on the wider end of spectrum makes perfect sense. by Ji in Hawaii Thu Nov 22, 2012 2:49 pm, Post I preferred my A5 clone. The other thing worth noting is that Im shooting cowboy loads in this shotgun. Smiths , a Browning & a Benneli and rely upon the Stoeger as a farm / ranch tool . Certainly there is a valid place for handguns. The only problem ive had with it was that the screws in the forarm came loose. Sights: brass bead by pshort Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:12 pm, Post It is made at the Zhongzhou Machine Works in mainland China. While on paper theres a lot to love about these scatterguns, there is one major consideration. More specifically, coach guns were ubiquitous in the Wild West, especially for defending stagecoaches, which is why sitting in the passenger seat became known as, A lot of people think the Coach Gun is a niche firearm, but in truth, its actually a quite versatile shotgun. Im picky about round things staying round, so I would have used a different tool to chamfer the cylinders. I proved that sandpaper, toothpaste, and elbow grease can achieve the same effect. So I wasnt too concerned about voiding the warranty. And thats when it happened. Specifications: Chokes: IC and M fixed; Sights: Brass Bead; Weight: 6.5lbs When you press the lever to open the action, the cam rotates and pushes the rod back. Ironically, the best thing to ever happen to Stoeger is also the reason why they will never be a household name. Tactical shooters love the EOTech because of its super compact build, wide field of view, and because its trusted by many militaries around the globe For $500, youre getting one of the best sights in the world. Mine had a little too much wood where it joins the action so I had to relieve it. Like the spring, a Dremel tool is recommended for this process. At first I thought the recoil was maybe engaging the safety but after a few misfires I realized it's light primer strikes, and I think it might be just the right barrel. Bringing You Honest, Reliable, and Engaging Firearm News and Reviews. Mine had very poor machine work quality and apparently low quality steel. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a73fba975c4e1294af929a4bc20a5919" );document.getElementById("b41c6d486d").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); As part of the multinational firearms conglomerate, The Maryland-based weapons manufacturer specializes in traditionally-build shotguns with up-to-date aesthetics and operation. hes a trip. Estimated New and Used Values for a Stoeger Industries Coach Gun Values are based on a basic model with no options or colors. The ability to change the chokes was the main reason I went with the Supreme model. for a group of college age young women (aged 18-21) living off campus, or single women in general. Now, Ive only dome maybe 5 and all for me. I have an older Nickel Stoeger in 12. In addition to boasting an impressive spec sheet from one of the most reliable firearm makers, Coach Guns are known for their incredibly fast performance. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Weight (unloaded):6.5 pounds by Nate Kiowa Jones Sun Dec 02, 2012 1:49 am, Post Obviously, there are better guns for home defense. by Griff Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:44 am, Post Heck, go somewhere in the west where you might be able to sweet-talk a collector into showing you some genuine Wells Fargo coach guns by Parker Bros. Look at the workmanship from over 100 years ago. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. If take the stock off a Parker or Fox shotgun from 100 years ago, and you look at the lockwork, they look a helluva lot better than what we see in your photo above. Bridger, that would be the TTN copy of the Colt 1878. I had to crack-open the box to verify that it did, indeed, contain a gun. They also tell you to insure the gun. In CA, this incurs another $75 FFL fee and another 10-day wait. It's blued with pretty wood. Please Note: You can not reply to other people's classified ads, it is not a problem with your account. by Chuck 100 yd Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:12 pm, Post The large heavy hammers make it easy to reduce the hammer springs even more. Stoeger sends a prepaid shipping label for warranty returns. Enlarging the chambers Once I finished the action, I moved to the barrel, making the chambers a little larger so that shells would slide in easier and fall out with a short jerk. I just bought a satin nickel 12 GA for $349 including shipping on the web. When it comes to tactical flashlights, its hard to beat Streamlight; this renowned company has two exceptional devices that are perfect for Stoegers Double Defense. If you watch the Video of the Instruction Manuel, at the very end, Ponder what weve lost in the gun market afterwards. by Mescalero Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:03 pm, Post Ive been wanting a coach gun for quite a while. While I still need to do a little more grinding on the chamber mouths and polishing of the mating surfaces, Im happy with my efforts to stick my toe into the gunsmithing realm, although that term is probably too generous for my fine tuning. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Thanks. I have taken it to a local gunsmith three times, sent it back to Stoeger, who refuses to look at it because the safety was reversed. Due to its alliance with the Beretta Holding Group, you can bet your bottom dollar that Stoeger did not cut corners when it comes to their components quality. See on a CAS forum that others have had problems too. Don't go doing things before you even fire it. Live and learn. "-Thomas Jefferson. Your email address will not be published. He informed me that the Coach Guns right barrel is an improved cylinder choke, with the left a modified choke. It has chokes that just obliterate clays for me, even at extended distances. love my coach gun..have the plain jane modeldidnt know the ic was r barrell and modified was left barrelshoots great with 7.5 shot dove loads..bought some number 6 today..i use it for rattlesnakes on our texas deer lease..also love to watch cactus disappear. Contact them either via email or private message. Take the extractor out, and ensure the large rod is not bent for starters. It was light and fast to mount. Its benelli go to there site its right there. IMO buy a cheap hammerless and shorten it, this is a Herculie's 12 i cut off and put a new bead on. Stoeger Coach Gun, $310 Our first impression of the Brazilian-made Stoeger Coach Gun was: That's more like it. Even better: the gun felt lively to my shoulder. It would be a bad place to find yourself at the other end of those two barrels.Love My Coachman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is called a coach gun because it was widely used by stage coach guards in the Wild West days. I have observed this on a couple of Stoegers and the results are not pretty. With a few more matches, the gun loosened up even more, just as others had promised it would. There are a couple of additional items worth noting. But the configuration of the Coach Gun just wouldnt let me revert to my old, bad shotgun habits. This is a job best left to a for-real shotgun gunsmith, but it can make a significant improvement in the recoil experience on the gun. "Standing proud with my Coach gun." For that reason, the Coach Gun works great as a reasonable secondary firearm, hunting companion, truck gun, or home defense weapon. Theres a great deal to learn about Stoegers premier side by side but before we get the ball rolling on the Gunivore review of Stoeger Industries Coach Gun, check out our rundown on the past, present, and future of the entire up-and-coming Stoeger Company. Not anymore . I love my Stoeger. I'll pay what I have to but I don't need a hand built engraved master piece either. The short-barreled, side-by-side coach gun was the firearm of choice for lawmen across the Old West and its compact dimensions made it perfect for stagecoach guards. Removing some of the spring makes it easier (and faster, the real reason) to open the shotgun. All you have to do it tighten those screws up and youre back to business. As soon as I ground the first atom of material off of one of the parts, my Stoeger was out of warranty. All combined, there was was about 2 boxes worth of clay targets shot with with the Coach that weekend. After the match, I picked the brains of a few cowboys and got a lot of good advice. Again, there are purpose-built guns that are better for specific types of game animals. In fact, many folks are faster with this double barrel than with a semi-auto. by JerryB Fri Nov 23, 2012 10:09 pm, Post Make Momma feel safe , home defense , nice truck / bird gun & I wont cry too much if it gets scratched due to the price . Now you can utilize the same stopping power at home with the Stoeger Coach Gun Double-Trigger Side-by-Side Shotgun. STOEGER. Coach guns are ingrained in American culture, and Im pumped to see them make a comeback. These hinged bits are part of the hammer cocking mechanism. The Stoeger Coach Gun side by side double has made a mark on the cowboy action shooting circuit and the hunting models are great guns for upland hunting and small game. And then I made my fatal mistake with the Coach Gun. Barrels fall open from their own weight, at the touch of the toplever.. Eventually, it got to where it would just fall open when I pressed the lever, which is what I was looking for. Its great for backyard clay shooting, and plenty of Cowboy Action shooters have picked one up to use in their game. Also have a CZ hammer 12 gauge double. Don't have a lot of rounds through it yet. Firing slugs, I was able to get hits plenty accurate enough for deer hunting with both barrels at 25 yards, and back at 40 yards, I could easily compensate and get that right barrel to hit a target the size of a deers vitals. I thank you, because I learned new stuff today. Considering how many cowboys have broken Stoegers, I asked for a lemon refund. I was not able to actually cut the spring with any of my tools, so I had to grind off segments of the coil. Now with my trusty 870 pump, with its very rifle-like stock and sights, Im lucky if I complete one double out of three or four. Left barrel Modified choke This little critter has the potential to be a fine multi- tasker . I personally prefer the 26" barrel for a double duty bird gun but the 20" coach sounds perfect for strictly home defense. by Mescalero Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:52 pm, Post I had one like that on a 12 ga a few years ago. I know stoeger makes all right shotguns, but I've never heard of Century International Arms (I'm not a huge gun guy). Pard of mine did much the same work as you accomplished on yours to his and hes had it serving him since 1995 in the game. Greener action and nicely done. I had a chance to buy a nickle barreled Stoeger short barrell coach gun at Cabellas for $450.00 on sale. Where and how do I send my gun for warranty repair service? 2. It was from China I think and it felt like the biggest piece of junk shotgun ever made in the history of the world. Also a potent home security gun, the Coach Gun is chambered for 2-3/4" and 3" shells. I gots to get me one of them Coach Guns. by Ji in Hawaii Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:17 pm, Post So I decided to subject it to some tests to ferret out its weaknesses, and thus validate my preconceived notions. Now that almost EVERY round is a buck a shot , I could deal with a reasonable quality SXS . Have LTCH to verify . DPS has a price to book ratio (ttm) of 3.47 and a price to sales ratio of 1.51. I even coach rifle as a sport. It was just another day of education in my journey to improve my cowboy shooting skills as I had to overcome several challenges associated with shooting a new gun. Awesome. (posted on the 5th of Feb) THE YOUTUBE LINK This destroyed the gun meaning it had to be replaced under warranty. I have a shotgun that only puts a small indentation, dent, in the shells in the right cylinder. It is a cock-on-break style, meaning that once youve fired, opening the action takes a little more effort (doesnt just fall open). However, the few nuanced mods made to the double-barreled shotgun make a huge difference. by Mescalero Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:19 am, Post If yer gonna make a wall hanger out of it.. With the correct ammo, I could also use the coach gun to hunt everything that walks or flies in the state of Arkansas. The Stoeger Coach gun is available in the diminutive 410 gauge and . AFTER THE VIDEO, there is a seperate SET OF INSTRUCTIONS How can I find a Stoeger Industries dealer? Stoeger Coach Guns single and double trigger shotguns are based on the Old West stagecoach guard's shotgun of choice. I recently bought the plain jane model stoeger coach gun, however mine is the single trigger. What scope base will fit my Stoeger shotgun? Stoeger shotguns are widely known for the affordability and value and available in a variety of models. The same held true for the Remington Slugs, which kicked quite a bit harder than the Federal Reduced Recoil slugs, but nowhere near the beating dished out by the Express Magnum buckshot. by Rusty Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:54 pm, Post Model: COACH GUN. I have one of the Pedersoli La Bohemienne shotguns a beautiful gun.Pedersoli sells the Wyatt Earp short barrel coach gun version which is basically the same gun. by Tommy Reb Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:01 pm, Post The easiest way to address this problem is by simply giving it a quick CLP treatment and that should do the trick. Broken down, it will fit in a backpack. Polishing mating surfaces Everyone had told me that the shotgun would loosen up over time with use and become easier to break open. The inner workings are less than primitive. 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