It takes a real man to cut one up. I had a chance to buy a nickle barreled Stoeger short barrell coach gun at Cabellas for $450.00 on sale. So I started looking at whether a coach gun would be a better option. Have put a few hundred thru it shooting clay birds. You're on your own out here. Or Less, Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. I was focusing on safety and technique, not speed, so I was comfortable with the few rounds of practice I got with the gun the day before the match. I have a 12 ga. Stoeger coach gun and absolutely love it. 3. Also a potent home security gun, the Coach Gun is chambered for 2-3/4" and 3" shells. The best part is that this Bushnell can be yours for just $100! Ask Stoeger to replace it with a duel trigger model, you will have no more issues. Its a fun little no frills gun that really packs a bang behind it. Benellis signature Inertia Driven Bolt System, TLR-4 Tac Light with a built-in laser light, Mossberg Maverick 88 Review: Big Shotun, Big Value. Play Trigger Guard The Stoeger Coach Guns I've fired (12 and 20 gauge) have worked well after break in. Bringing You Honest, Reliable, and Engaging Firearm News and Reviews. See on a CAS forum that others have had problems too. for a group of college age young women (aged 18-21) living off campus, or single women in general. The new value of a STOEGER COACH GUN shotgun has risen $15.15 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $534.39 . I recently bought the plain jane model stoeger coach gun, however mine is the single trigger. I think it is an excellent value for the money. Get a good quality recoil pad (I would recommend a Pachmayr Magnum Trap pad for this application) and put it on the gun. My wife actually expressed an interest in my long guns, wanting to know which ones were loaded in case she needed one. Thanks! Once this is understood, the rest is simple for our predicament. by Leverluver Thu Nov 22, 2012 1:55 am, Post The 1897 and coach guns are the most common used by cowboy shooters so thats where I started with my research. So I decided to subject it to some tests to ferret out its weaknesses, and thus validate my preconceived notions. by Nazgul Thu Nov 22, 2012 4:22 pm, Post Overall, it is 36.5 inches long. Stoeger Model M3500 12 Gauge Shotgun with Realtree Max-5 Stock and 28-Inch Barrel. Barrel length: 20" Overall length: 36.5" Average weight: 6.5 to 7 lbs. If you are going to buy new guns to get into cowboy shooting, you can forget about gun warranties. When assembled it was 36.5 inches long overall. Weight (unloaded):6.5 pounds Its easy to maneuver through the house, and 12-gauge is absolutely devastating at across-the-living-room distances, even with birdshot. If you can afford it ($600), you cant go wrong with the legendary Leupold and their, For another top-shelf optic, Im a big fan of, As impressive as Leupold and EOTech are, I cant help but love Bushnell; the established American sporting goods company produces some of the best and affordable sights in the industry. Both are late 80's vintage and have been used almost exclusively in CAS (Cowboy Action Shooting) since new. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. the battle cry is banzai. I have owned both a Stoeger IGA Uplander, and a USSR made Baikal and they were both very reliable guns that I would not hesitate to recommend. The Coach Gun doesn't feature automatic ejectors, so the shells must be picked out before the shotgun is reloaded. This cocks the hammers as you are opening the shotgun. Im used to firing a Remington 870 equipped with a slug barrel and rifle sights, that gets its long barrel back during dove season. Double-barreled shotguns have been used as home defense weapons for well over a century, especially side by sides like the Coach Gun. I would steer anyone away from Stoeger over/unders. With these improvements, my shotgun technique at the next match was much smoother than it had been at the previous match. It makes a huge difference. The matte nickel action and barrels contrast nicely with the dark and figured walnut. My palms are sweating just contemplating it. Gun Test: 1878 Hartford Coach Gun 12-Gauge Double-Barreled Shotgun With lingering thoughts of Christmas, home and family as they went about their routine chores, the Yanks were caught by surprise when Forrest mounted his attack. But it was well worth it. Bridger, that would be the TTN copy of the Colt 1878. Light and handy; easy to swing on clay birds or move around corners. It just started having light primer strikes at 250 rounds. Heavy, but in a short barrelled coach gun that's not entirely a BAD thing. Considering how many cowboys have broken Stoegers, I asked for a lemon refund. Were moving out to the sticks , so Im claiming that I want this for my wife which is kinda true . Knowing that many of the faster shooters were using the 1897, I decided that was my first choice. I felt my prejudice against the Stoeger Coach Gun slowly melting like the winter snow. In terms of their overall build, these Coach-variants are nearly identical, but slightly lighter than their field equivalents. In the last 12 months there is great demand for a Stoeger Industries Coach Gun and most shotguns. And you need a backup. It is made at the Zhongzhou Machine Works in mainland China. Because the Coach isnt the most ideal hunting shotgun, Stoeger provides 12 and 20 gauge owners with only fixed M and IC choke tubes, with flush and extended options available as aftermarket purchases. It is a simple gun. Now look at the Stoeger. Brand: Stoeger. Simply remove the butt stock and remove the small pin the is connected to the trigger block. by Mescalero Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:19 am, Post It features a satin-finished A-grade American walnut stock and forend, with a top-tang safety and . About us; Sell Your Gun parts; Buy Gift Cards; Order Status; Cart; Account; . While I can carry shells for both critters in my 870 pump, I cannot control which critter appears first, and thus might have to try to switch ammo with the pump gun. Akheloce Registered Joined Dec 24, 2012 again. Did you or someone else flare the chamber mouths? Its benelli go to there site its right there. True competition rigs, which have lightened hammers with a different style tang and a trigger polish, and short stroke actions for lever guns, are best performed by a professional. It's a pretty hefty gun so no need for a recoil pad. Starting with the most famous and expensive, Id like to give my readers four great options to choose from. by 1894c Sat Nov 24, 2012 1:24 am, Post Again, there are purpose-built guns that are better for specific types of game animals. In the late 1960s to early 70s Rossi of Brazil made a similar shotgun with external hammers. Like the Double Defense, the HS12 is super lightweight, user-friendly, and very powerful. The steps I took included: 1. Unfortunately, this is one of the few models which doesnt feature, After asking around, the biggest complaint I heard about the Coach was its out-of-box issues handling cold weather. I know this is a forum for Ruger discussion, but I've seen discussion on non-Ruger related products, so I figure this is alright. Finally, the chambers were tight enough that the shells didnt fall out after firing like they were with the other cowboys guns. Double-barreled shotguns are back in style again, and I couldnt be happier. JavaScript is disabled. I ended up adjusting the spring and impeller at the same time because the impeller is hard to remove and reinstall with the full-length spring. There are a couple possible issues (dominant trigger finger, one round firing while the hammer falls on the other causing a force reduction, etc) but if the right trigger doesn't fire on it's own consistently I don't know. But the Silverado is a lightweight, compact, do-it-all shotgun that does one thing as well as any firearm on the planet: make me smile. Single trigger SxSs take a lot of tuning to get just right. I use it for CAS. As such, they have a remarkable collection of over/unders and side by sides in addition to their pump action and semi-automatics. I don't know about Biden, but my (plain, non-tactical) Stoeger coach gun has been rock-solid and I have no complaints. I did check out the Silverado when I bought mine, and the fit and finish are pretty sweet. Barrel length: 20". Either way, these are both exceptional price point shotguns. While it may seem foolish to some, one of my favorite aspects of the TTN is its ability to be transformed from a bulbous 'clunker', into a very handsome, shootable gun.. Shaping the stock, within the parameters of the available wood was a pleasant challenge, as was the minor action wotk I performed on it.. This destroyed the gun meaning it had to be replaced under warranty. by Bill in Oregon Fri Nov 23, 2012 9:34 am, Post Im short so I always need to adjust LOP anyway. Overall length: 36.5". I shot that match using the shotgun pretty much straight out of the box, which turned out to be a mistake. 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I also have a Rossi Coach Gun in 20 guage. Purchase brand new Stoeger guns online from our shop. Cure = Get a new lighter spring but the correct lenght from longhunter. 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. I took wet/dry sandpaper and worked it into the chambers until a shotshell would fall out without resistance. by Mescalero Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:03 pm, Post Of course we always pointed the gun in a safe direction. Sent back to Stoeger. I actually find this one of the only parts of stock making and fitting thats actually doable for me (I cant checker to save my live despite lots of attempts). The large heavy hammers make it easy to reduce the hammer springs even more. Pretty much every shooter at the match that day pulled me aside and privately told me that I needed to fix that factory safety.. Overall Rating * * * * 1/2 Did the same with other guys shooting it. Is the Rossi Overland a Stoeger? Because they wanted to stick with the classic appeal of a true Coach gun, most of their models feature the traditional double trigger. Ever notice the two little hinged things sticking out of the forward end of the receiver that sort of just flop around after the barrels are removed. The Stoeger Coach gun is a side-by-side shotgun, chambered for both shells with 2-3/4" and 3" measurement. Your email address will not be published. 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. Model: COACH GUN. With the coach gun, I wasnt so much shooting doubles as I was wiling them to turn into little clouds of clay dust. Here is a nugget of info for Stoeger owners. Skip to main content. It is a cock-on-break style, meaning that once youve fired, opening the action takes a little more effort (doesnt just fall open). These iconic American double-barreled shotguns usually feature shorter barrels generally no longer than 24 and were typically chambered either 10 or 12 gauge. The barrels are even stamped "Coach Gun." The barrels are 18.5 inches, so street legal. Ive been told that competition guns will all break at some point, usually in the middle of a match, so Im sure Ill be looking for parts eventually. Although I really liked how the Maverick performed, I dont know if Id choose it over the Stoeger, especially since its almost $100 more. Looks classy and cowboy, sort of like if Sean Connery had been the lead character in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly instead Clint Eastwood. or you could call Stoeger @ (301) 283-6300 and request a Hard Copy. Stoegers parent company isnt Benelli. Made by E.R. While the short barrel was tough to follow through with on fast crossers, it actually swung better at. Specifications and prices are subject to change without notice. Its great for backyard clay shooting, and plenty of Cowboy Action shooters have picked one up to use in their game. You could hunt with it. Today I was working on a 410 ga and I just sanded and scotch bright the large and small rods of the extractor. P3000 Freedom Series Defense Pump Shotgun, P3000 Freedom Series Supreme Pump Shotgun, Coach Gun/ Double Defense Manual (237.75 KB). Gonna get one. It only lightly dents the primers, but will not ignite the load. 2. Since getting it back still does it. How can I find a Stoeger Industries dealer? I called TTAGs main man at Benelli, Stoegers parent company. The Supreme's butt stock and beaver tail fore-end . They weren't short barreled coach guns both were 28" barreled bird guns which were a tad heavy but built like a T-34 tank. And now you have learned the difference between a quality gun and a gun slapped together by parts coming off a CNC machine. Transitioning trigger to trigger on the Coach Gun felt light years ahead of racking the 870s pump between shots. You can see in the photo below that the surfaces are still not smooth, but they are smooth enough to meet my needs. great review. 3. Steve Young aka Nate Kiowa Jones Sass# 6765. What types of problems would not be covered under warranty? 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. There are a couple of additional items worth noting. Best of luck to you! Add to My Saved Parts. When the forward grip is fitted onto the barrels they actually protrude into the rear portion of the grip. My dad was better with the SxS than I was, he could actually break some clays. If you talk to enough people who own guns you will hear horror stories about every brand. It was from China I think and it felt like the biggest piece of junk shotgun ever made in the history of the world. It was light and fast to mount. Im not much good at skeet. In fact, Wyatt Earp was known to favor coach guns and Doc Holliday reportedly used a 10 gauge model at the OK Corral. With the correct ammo, I could also use the coach gun to hunt everything that walks or flies in the state of Arkansas. The ability to achieve a proper profile, down to the same profile as the wood (without touching the wood when the pad is already on the butt) takes some skill. Also have been wanting to try Cowboy Action Shooting for quite a while, but competition of any kind gets expensive really fast. It shouldnt be too difacult to find a Stoeger. The easiest way to address this problem is by simply giving it a quick, Finish: AA-Grade Gloss Walnut, Polished Nickel, Double-barreled shotguns have been used as home defense weapons for well over a century, especially side by sides like the Coach Gun. At the range, I compared two 12 gauge, side by side barrel coach guns. The 20 inch barrels are the longest component when broken down. Many people might wonder why these guns have withstood the test of time as trusted weapons, but the answer is simple. Too, The handsome and affordable single- and double-trigger scatterguns pack a potent punch. 20" barrel, fixed chokes, double triggers, made in Brazil. I asked around, and broken barrel lugs are a very common problem, along with split stocks. First, you gotta check out their TLR-4 Tac Light with a built-in laser light; this $130 accessory is as durable and reliable as they come. I even coach rifle as a sport. If you have one of their stores in your area, that would be a good place to look. by Ji in Hawaii Thu Nov 22, 2012 3:48 am, Post It is easy to work on, as I have described above. 1887 lEVER ACTION HAS A VERY LONG STROKE OF THE LEVER AND TAKES A BIT OF DEXTERITY TO LOAD. Model: DOUBLE & OVER UNDER MODELS. All you have to do it tighten those screws up and youre back to business. Stoeger Coach Guns single and double trigger shotguns are based on the Old West stagecoach guard's shotgun of choice. At the same time I was shortening the rod, I was also cutting small amounts off of the spring. The 20-inch barrels meant I could move from target to target by just twitching a little. I was just in a Sportsmans Wearhouse Store yesterday, and they had 4 on their shelf. Nowadays, Stoeger manufactures their Coach guns in .410, 12, and 20 gauges, in a variety of finishes, all with 20 barrels. Stoeger Single-Trigger Coach Guns are chambered for 2- and. Youre right, the finish on the stock is almost a thing of beauty, and those nickel barrels/action contrast quite nicely with the dark walnut. It was awesome! Its Beretta. The longer barrels would be a better hunter. 3-inch shells, in 12- and 20-gauge and are offered in blued finish with. Next time you take Barak the pansie shootin a shotgun get him on the correct end of things. Gun tinkering is probably a more adept description for my activities. The prepaid label is useless if you want it insured. As such, they have a remarkable collection of, Coach guns are ingrained in American culture, and Im pumped to see them make a comeback. by Mescalero Fri Nov 23, 2012 6:14 pm, Post If yer gonna make a wall hanger out of it.. Starting with the most famous and expensive, Id like to give my readers four great options to choose from. 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. Gun Review: Stoeger Silverado Coach Gun (12 Gauge). However, hard to find. Same problem appears constantly. See if it doesn't loosen up. 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. JerryB II Corinthians 3:17, Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Required fields are marked *. I like your review. Ergonomics * * * * I think the problem might be that the maximum amount of torque that is allowed to be applied to the bolt is 5 ft. lbs. The possibility of snakes , varmints ( 2 & 4 legs ) is real , I prefer point & shoot with a scattergun over her looking for her CCW Sig P225 , and it is SO SIMPLE to operate . I gots to get me one of them Coach Guns. 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