Stoeger O/U Price

WoodchuckAssassin · June 10, 2013, 01:48 PM

I've done my homework on the Stoeger's and they seem pretty hit or miss. All the same, they feel real good in my hands and shoulder nice and quick. There is a used AS NEW 12 gauge Stoeger Condor for $360 - there's no physical wear to the gun.

My question is, how much would YOU pay for a Condor? If you wouldn't ever dream of buying one and simply want to bash on them, please keep it to yourself. Like I said, I've already read the reviews.

I am also curious how difficult it is to swap out internal parts on O/U shotguns...just in case something does happen.

Thanks for your thoughts.

oneounceload · June 10, 2013, 02:39 PM

If YOU think it is worth that much, then buy it. Check around where you buy it or in your area for a good gunsmith and have him go over it. Many places will allow a three-day non-firing inspection of a used gun and it would be wise to have that done. As you noted, their rep is definitely hit or miss

rule303 · June 10, 2013, 02:56 PM

The price is about right for an as-new condition Condor. Definitely see if you can test fire it, or have a smith check it out to make sure you aren't buying someones problem. As far as working on it yourself, it can be done, but is nowhere near as easy as a pump or auto. Many parts will require some fitting.

WoodchuckAssassin · June 10, 2013, 07:10 PM

Thanks guys. The shop has a 30 day return policy, so if there was an issue, They'd probably make it right. I've never tested their policy, but I don't think I'd lose my shirt if the gun wasn't perfect. At least two of the employees are gunsmiths, so I don't think I'd be a problem.

maxyedor · June 10, 2013, 07:22 PM

$360 is fair for that gun. They're not in the same league as the big name O/Us, but at $360, you're paying slightly less than what you ought to for the quality of the gun.

M-Cameron · June 10, 2013, 10:26 PM

i think i paid ~$400 for mine new....so $360 for a like new is not bad at all...

not the best fit and finished gun ive ever seen, but i can shoot 19-20's with it in trap and im not worried about getting it scratched or dinged.....so overall im pleased with it.

MagnunJoe · June 11, 2013, 11:23 AM

I'm shocked that by now somebody hasn't written u about how horrible entry-level o/u shotguns are and that u should always try to get a $3k Berreta, Benelli or Browning. I myself have a CZ canvasbag o/u that shoots about 1k shots per year because that's all I need from her, not 10, not 15, not 50k, just 1k. I'm very happy with her and I only spent $600.

oneounceload · June 11, 2013, 12:36 PM

Maybe you have read the OP's post more clearly then........

And just because a gun actually fires your cartridge, does not make it a good or bad gun. If it doesn't fit, if the quality is poor, the triggers gritty and heavy, the balance like a pig on a shovel, barrels shoot to two different time zones, etc..........it is not a good gun, no matter how much or how little you paid

June 10, 2013, 01:48 PM	#1
WoodchuckAssassin Member Join Date: April 5, 2012 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 421	Stoeger O/U Price I've done my homework on the Stoeger's and they seem pretty hit or miss. All the same, they feel real good in my hands and shoulder nice and quick. There is a used AS NEW 12 gauge Stoeger Condor for $360 - there's no physical wear to the gun. My question is, how much would YOU pay for a Condor? If you wouldn't ever dream of buying one and simply want to bash on them, please keep it to yourself. Like I said, I've already read the reviews. I am also curious how difficult it is to swap out internal parts on O/U shotguns...just in case something does happen. Thanks for your thoughts.

June 10, 2013, 02:39 PM	#2
oneounceload Member Join Date: April 24, 2008 Location: Hot and Humid FL Posts: 11,055	If YOU think it is worth that much, then buy it. Check around where you buy it or in your area for a good gunsmith and have him go over it. Many places will allow a three-day non-firing inspection of a used gun and it would be wise to have that done. As you noted, their rep is definitely hit or miss __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory.” - Aldo Gucci Last edited by oneounceload; June 10, 2013 at 04:06 PM. Reason: damn spelling AGAIN

June 10, 2013, 10:26 PM	#6
M-Cameron Member Join Date: October 6, 2009 Posts: 2,200	i think i paid ~$400 for mine new....so $360 for a like new is not bad at all... not the best fit and finished gun ive ever seen, but i can shoot 19-20's with it in trap and im not worried about getting it scratched or dinged.....so overall im pleased with it. __________________ INTERNET IS SERIOUS BUSINESS.

June 11, 2013, 11:23 AM	#7
MagnunJoe Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 154	I'm shocked that by now somebody hasn't written u about how horrible entry-level o/u shotguns are and that u should always try to get a $3k Berreta, Benelli or Browning. I myself have a CZ canvasbag o/u that shoots about 1k shots per year because that's all I need from her, not 10, not 15, not 50k, just 1k. I'm very happy with her and I only spent $600. __________________ Republicans R not perfect, but they will let U keep more of your money, & all of your guns!!!

June 11, 2013, 12:36 PM	#8
oneounceload Member Join Date: April 24, 2008 Location: Hot and Humid FL Posts: 11,055	Maybe you have read the OP's post more clearly then........ And just because a gun actually fires your cartridge, does not make it a good or bad gun. If it doesn't fit, if the quality is poor, the triggers gritty and heavy, the balance like a pig on a shovel, barrels shoot to two different time zones, etc..........it is not a good gun, no matter how much or how little you paid __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory.” - Aldo Gucci

June 10, 2013, 02:56 PM	#3
rule303 Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Posts: 707	The price is about right for an as-new condition Condor. Definitely see if you can test fire it, or have a smith check it out to make sure you aren't buying someones problem. As far as working on it yourself, it can be done, but is nowhere near as easy as a pump or auto. Many parts will require some fitting.

June 10, 2013, 07:10 PM	#4
WoodchuckAssassin Member Join Date: April 5, 2012 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 421	Thanks guys. The shop has a 30 day return policy, so if there was an issue, They'd probably make it right. I've never tested their policy, but I don't think I'd lose my shirt if the gun wasn't perfect. At least two of the employees are gunsmiths, so I don't think I'd be a problem.

June 10, 2013, 07:22 PM	#5
maxyedor Member Join Date: January 29, 2013 Posts: 86	$360 is fair for that gun. They're not in the same league as the big name O/Us, but at $360, you're paying slightly less than what you ought to for the quality of the gun.