Doxiedad
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I'm really digging that Stoeger Double Defender. Might pick one up in 20ga for the wife since she won't shoot my Benelli
Double Barrel Defense Shotguns?
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ghitch75
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this.....
MCgunner
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I don't AIM a shotgun except for slugs and I hunt with rifles when I need a slug. I POINT the gun and a bead is best. It comes from bird hunting I suppose. But, at self defense, in home ranges, why is a gun that shoots off 1.5" at 50 yards a hinderence? Is your bedroom 50 yards wide?
MCgunner
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Second look, OP says "defense" and not "home defense", so I guess if you're shooting at zombies from 100 yards......but good luck in court claiming "self defense" in such a scenario.
Adam
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I wouldn't go any lower than CZ. Double barrel is very specific shotgun in fact. It takes a lot of effort to make it right (which means price tag is usually higher). Cheap SxS may be functional, but that's it. Take a look at CZ line of shotguns. They are the best value for your money IMO.
dprice3844444
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those maverick arms shotguns shown above would make nice hunting pieces,interchangable chokes.can put the rifled slug choke tube in one or both.nice part is it can be cut down to real shot barrel length and hidden real well.be a good entry weapon.dunno if it has auto ejectors,which would be ideal.
Dave Markowitz
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I picked up a Stoeger Coach Gun in 20 gauge today. It's amazingly light, fast, and short. I have an Uplander 20 gauge but wanted something shorter for home and campsite defense. This CG has 20" barrels choked IC/M. The chokes are fixed, no tubes.
It's rainy today so I couldn't take it out back to get some decent pics, but here are a couple quick cell phone pics:
Very nice figure on the forend:
I'd prefer one of these for defense over Stoeger's tacticool Double Defense, because this one has double triggers which should be more reliable, IMO.
I'll post a range report after I get to shoot it, probably in a couple weeks.
It's rainy today so I couldn't take it out back to get some decent pics, but here are a couple quick cell phone pics:
Very nice figure on the forend:
I'd prefer one of these for defense over Stoeger's tacticool Double Defense, because this one has double triggers which should be more reliable, IMO.
I'll post a range report after I get to shoot it, probably in a couple weeks.
Doxiedad
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I like the Stoeger coach gun, but would rather have black synthetic stock
Here's my stoeger coach gun...I bought it new a couple of years old...I shortened the stock to 12" LOP and put a limbsaver on it,replaced the stock firing pins with anodized ones,removed the safety and slicked up the action with some 600 grit sandpaper so it opens and closes with ease... polished the chambers so the shells drop free when the action opens...it's got roughly 2K rounds thru it without a hiccup...It's one of the guns that sits by the bed...I've been surprised by the reliability of it...I also have a 12 and a 20 ga stevens,but didn't want to modify em'...
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Go here, a great gun, no reason to be cheap when defending the home. http://www.perazzi.it/pages/en_perazzi_home_page_inglese.aspx
Dave Markowitz
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okc-zee, that looks good. Once I shoot the gun and prove its reliability, I plan to get a recoil pad installed, and also get the safety converted to manual-only. I already lightly polished some of the bearing surfaces with some Flitz metal polish. It still needs some break-in.
Red Cent
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Dave, you are going to find that it will hurt. Better get a good soft pad.
Red Cent
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Dave Markowitz
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I'm planning on getting a Pachmayr Decellerator or a Limbsaver installed. I figure it can't hurt worse than one of my H&R Toppers.
BullfrogKen
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Dave, those little coach guns are awesome.
I have a Remington 12 ga by our bed here at night service the same purposes as yours.
I have a Remington 12 ga by our bed here at night service the same purposes as yours.
VA27
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If I were dead set on a double, I'd take a look at the 1878 clones (Cimmaron Firearms and others). It's a hammer gun, but the hammers curve over the grip toward the center so that you can cock both hammers at once with just a sweep of your thumb. Add sling swivels and a sling and you're set.
ChuteTheMall
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Those hammered doubles such as TTN or Cimarron 1878 have one tactical advantage in that they can remain loaded but uncocked indefinately. No safety gadgets needed.
But like a single action revolver, they won't go bang if you forget to cock the hammers.BTDT
But like a single action revolver, they won't go bang if you forget to cock the hammers.
BTDT788Ham
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Dave, Thanks for the pics, you've really upped my interest in one of these! Guess I'm gonna go get me one now.
oneounceload
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Let the gun polish the mating surfaces by themselves - they are SUPPOSED to be tight when new and when loose can become a hazard as the gun can be "loose on the face" - people pay dearly to have guns "put back on the face"
FruitCake
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Man I want one so bad and you all are very bad influnce.
I just bought a single shot topper used for $70, couldn't pass that up.
Next is a side by side and was looking at a Stoeger double defense in 12GA.
Short, compact, lightweight and so simple to use.
There's just something about side by sides that catches my undivided attention when I go to the gun shop.
Now if I could only talk the wife into letting me get one.
Well this month is my Bday and maybe shell go out and buy me one, ya right, she is still pissed of I bought the single shot topper. She said the only thing I'm gonna get for my Bday is a new pair of workboots.
I just bought a single shot topper used for $70, couldn't pass that up.
Next is a side by side and was looking at a Stoeger double defense in 12GA.
Short, compact, lightweight and so simple to use.
There's just something about side by sides that catches my undivided attention when I go to the gun shop.
Now if I could only talk the wife into letting me get one.
Well this month is my Bday and maybe shell go out and buy me one, ya right, she is still pissed of I bought the single shot topper. She said the only thing I'm gonna get for my Bday is a new pair of workboots.
nobody1369
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where can i get a pistol grip stock like this for a stevens 311a? the one in T.R. 's photo
Since I'm in the land of the free from autos and pumps (for some reason, pump rifles and lever shotguns are fine), I have a basic Stoeger 12 gauge Coach Gun for defense from marauding types.
Even if I could buy a pump now, I'd still keep the double for defense, as it's what I learnt to shoot with, and I know how it works.
I don't see two shots of 00 ready, with another several ready to reload on the stock, to be inadequate.
It's most likely I'll never have to fire more than one shot in an emergency.
I've had to fire one shot in an emergency, and that got the job done.
Even if I could buy a pump now, I'd still keep the double for defense, as it's what I learnt to shoot with, and I know how it works.
I don't see two shots of 00 ready, with another several ready to reload on the stock, to be inadequate.
It's most likely I'll never have to fire more than one shot in an emergency.
I've had to fire one shot in an emergency, and that got the job done.
regularjoe
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I will just toss this out, but I bought a Century Coach. I took it home and started my "New Gun Ritual" which is dis assembly and a thorough cleaning of all packing grease. Well, to make a long story short, on the inside of both barrels were imperfections. One was about six inches long, 1/32" wide, and at least 1/64" deep. I took it right back to Big 5. Just my experience with Century.
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