Stoeger Coach Gun SxS

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Okay folks. Looked at one the other day. Seems pretty well built. Thinking of it becoming another bunny gun in 20 gauge,...and for my small framed not real enthused about shooting long guns wife's HD ...A simple,..easy to load and operated scattergun for in the closet, or at arms reach if need be.....

We are "empty nester's" in a rural area.

Before you suggest a pump,...with more rounds,....I already did that,...but she's not too much into it,..and even with urging,...she's not likely to practice with it often enough to be comfortable or proficient running it. Hence the side by two thought.

So,...what say you all? Quality? Durability? I don't shoot clays,...neither does she obviousley. Some back woods plunking,..maybe some bunny hunting with it now and then,..so it's not like it's going to run thousands of rounds a year.

I'd be interested in your comments.
 
They're OK. We own one primarily for Cowboy Action Shooting, but also for the wife as a HD gun.

Thought they work out of the box, they require some effort to operate as they're both stiff and rough.

I'd suggest doing a little bit of work:
A drop of blue loc tite to lock down the firing pin fastening bolts as they will unscrew themselves with use.
Some 600 grit sand paper to smooth out the internal wear surfaces, they're pretty rough out of the box.
Take a coil or two off the top lever spring as it's often very stiff.
Add a good recoil pad.

Taking the above steps is maybe two hours worth of work for someone unfamiliar with the gun who takes their time. But it's really straightforward and results in a vastly improved gun.

After several hundred rounds of birdshot, and a bit of buckshot as well, no problems with durability so far.

See
http://marauder.homestead.com/files/Stoeger.html
http://marauder.homestead.com/files/Stoeger2.html
http://marauder.homestead.com/files/Stoeger3.html
 
Thanx Six,...all good tips. I forgot to mention that I am a South Paw,..yours a single or double trigger? Thoughts on either? Both? I haven't ran a double in 45 years or so.
 
I have the Stoeger SxS 20 gauge over in the corner by the fireplace as I write this (empty, but shells out of sight and within reach). I too got it for wife with the intent of keeping things simple. I don't regret it at all, and Six makes excellent suggestions. I have pistols and rifles, but I like a gun readily accessible that won't over-penetrate and take out my neighbor by mistake.
 
there fine guns and will do the job your asking of it, Id chose one in 12ga with double triggers. Six is right like a lot of break opens they may need a little sanding for smoother operation.
 
Could do a heck of a lot worse and I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end. SxS worked fine for Granny Clampett.
 
My wife and I stopped by Gander Mountain last night and noticed a 20 gauge version in the rack. She almost left with it. A few years ago my dad gave her his 12 ga. SXS Stevens when we lived apart for a few months. She loved the looks and manual of arms, but hated the recoil.

She asked about the kick with the 20. I didn't have an answer from personal experience, but I told her it should be considerably lighter. Did I lie?

Also, driving away from the store she asked about the rail. I said we could get any number of flashlights or lasers for it. She thought about it for a minute and asked, "Do they make a bayonet?"

I love her.
 
I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a coach gun... I was considering either the Stoeger, Cimarron (external hammers) or the CZ Hammer coach... in considering these choices of NEW SxS weapons, I did alot of research.

If I were to get a reasonably priced coach gun without exposed hammers, it'd be the stoeger.

I want exposed hammers (so it can be stored loaded, but not 'cocked') and will be going for the CZ gun.

I've read that Stoegers with double triggers are as reliable as any... just be sure to test her out a bit before depending on the gun for HD.

As for recoil, I'm sure you're aware that there are reduced recoil shells made in all sorts of configurations...

Get some 00 buck in reduced recoil for the house and all will be well.

*Of note, for two legged threats, reduced recoil rounds in 12 ga are perfectly suited. No need for 3" shells.
 
Thanx again all,..keep the tips coming.

mothermopar: Agree on the reduced loads. I said I don't shoot clays,..and that I haven't ran a side by twice in a lot of years. I do have a few shotguns,...and always prefered a pump 12 gauge myself. I bought HER a 20 gauge pump,..but she's just too reluctant to practice very much with it. "Too many moving parts".

Besides,..If I get HER a 20 gauge SXS,...and she likes it,..I'll ALSO have another bunny gun to play around with,..and even better,..justification to go buy ME a 12 gauge version.... :)
 
that's the main thing...get her something she likes...make her a part of the descission process instead of hoisting a new gun on her (when possible) My wife just didn't think she could handle the recoil of a shotgun (all in her perception) bough a cheap Mossberg 500 20ga wood stocked....cut it down 3 fingers and added a limbsaver pad (fitted it a bit) trimmed a section of bead out and bobbed ot to about 19" crowned/deburred it drilled and tapped rib for another bead...Viola! I think I have $70 in that gun and after a box of birdshot and shooting some paper plates all over the embankment she LOVES it....her go to gun besides her beloved XD9! (SHE CALLED IT HER ZOMBIE KILLIN GUN the other night...I was So proud-LOL) little more bite with buck and slugs but she can handle it as she got used to it with birdy loads first

Limbsaver pads correct LOP and 20GA are your friends in getting her into the riotgun business! I* have to admit...her lil 20 ga is MIGHTY light and fast handling! I actually like shooting it as well...we take it as a trunk gun on a lot of road trips since we are both comfy with it and it's not expensive! I was thinking about a SxS20 for her sporting needs...I haven't got her shooting clays with me yet...I think she'll like busting em! She loves shooting steel plates for that reason (something happens besides a hole in paper) Whatever you get make it fun and you'll find they quickly get attached to their new scattergun! THEN show em what buck and ball will do deffensively and they'll LOVE it forever. I don't think you could pry that cheap Mossey away from my wife! I love how much she loves that gun! It was the second gun I bought her when we where still just engaged!

that said I think you've found your gun...5 shells in a buttstock shell holder and a limbsaver recoil properly fitted will go a long way though as will getting the stock bobbed if need be to make LOP room for the pad and get it to fit her right...well worth a little extra effort and $. considering the gun isn't really all that $$$ not unlike what i did...yours should be a lot prettier than what I did...and that doesn't hurt either!
 
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A shotgun the wife can pick up and immediately use without need for extensive training to be proficient. I suggest Rossi's new Circuit Judge 3", .410 gauge D/A revolver shotgun loaded with five rounds of Federal #4 Buck (9 pellets). See: http://www.rossiusa.com/2010newcatalog/?catalog_page=5. It's probably the perfect his & hers HD shotgun - simply aim and press the trigger. Less recoil than 12 or 20 guage.

Unfortunately you'll have to wait until after November to buy one, if interested.
 
Just picked up a new coach gun supreme last week...had an extra buttstock waiting for it,cut it down and added a grindable limbsaver pad to it...All in all it's now 12"LOP...Added some anodized steel firing pins from longhunter,and polished out where all metal meets metal...Changed the auto safety to manual,then cleaned the heck out of it...Put about 60 rounds thru it first time out the other day...So far no issues...I really like it..

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Keep 'em coming gang!! You are doing great.

The lady of the castle isn't gun shy btw,..and theres a multitude of iron around here for her to shoot.. She's actually a pretty fair shot with a couple revolver she runs,...and can handle some auto's just as well,..and she can nock yer eye's out with a light caliber rifle or carbine,...but she just doesn't care for that pumper.

She has ran a few 2 3/4 #6's,..as well as some #3 buck, and a couple slugs,...thru a H&R Single 20 without complaint,..which gave me the idea for a 20 SXS.

I think you've all given some great tips and ideas,..thanx to all for that. But do keep them coming,...as I suspect theirs a lot of gal's,...and some guys too,... out there that may feel the same way.

I see that Stoeger HAS a youth length stock available. Anybody have any expereince with those on these coach guns.

Must be a couple of you gals' out there that do CASS?? Be interested in hearing your opinion.

SIX:....Your lady shoots CASS doesn't she? What's HER take on the Stoeger 20 SXS?
 
Last summer I got a "new old stock" Remington Spartan double barrel coach gun. We keep it around the home for protection. My wife really likes it, and I do, too.
 
One more thing to add to the tips Six gave you...Take about 1/8" off the Top Lever Spring Guide and it won't auto engage the safety every time you open OR CLOSE the action. I bought one for the lady of the house as well, I wanted something that she could just drop two in and close and I was afraid the auto safety would be something she forgot to take off in a time of stress. The safety still works, it just allows YOU to decide when to engage it.
 
By the way, ours is a 12ga.

With appropriate loads (Winchester AA Low Recoil, Low Noise are very soft and our preferred ammo for CAS) and a stock that fits, the recoil should not be uncomfortable.

There's a big difference in recoil between those and the $5 packs of cheapo ammo.
 
Gottahaveone said:
One more thing to add to the tips Six gave you...Take about 1/8" off the Top Lever Spring Guide and it won't auto engage the safety every time you open OR CLOSE the action. I bought one for the lady of the house as well, I wanted something that she could just drop two in and close and I was afraid the auto safety would be something she forgot to take off in a time of stress. The safety still works, it just allows YOU to decide when to engage it.
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Yep, I did that too, just didn't know if it was appropriate for the use at hand. Again that's a trivial 5 minute modification, and completely safe.
 
Both great info Six....not real keen on that auto engaging safety. Glad to hear it can be safely overridden and still have a functioning safety when one wants it.

Also good info on the low noise low recoil ammo. Me lady is 5'3",....and say about 120 without me getting slapped silly,...recoil could/would be an issue with 12 gauge,..hence my thinking of a 20 gauge for her.

Wonder who's making any low recoil buckshot,... or maybe #4 ???
 
Ooops...guess the safety tip shoulda gone to gottahaveone....sorry bout that.

Missed commenting on the pic that okc-zee sent. Nice. Thanx for that send.

Keep the line open gang. Seems there's more than just a tad bit of interest happening here.
 
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