Stoeger Cougar Compact 9mm

[LeftyTSGC]

Does anyone know anytihng about these handguns?

I am assuming they are Baretta manufactured sold by Stoeger? Prices seem to be approx $469 with a 5 year warranty. Anyone have any experience with them. Thanks,

Lefty

 

[Adam5]

They are not made by Beretta. When Beretta quit making the Cougar line, Stoeger bought the equipment from them. They produce them themselves.

 

[cougarman]

The cougar was my first handgun purchased 3 years ago. I love it. Did a lot of research before I bought it. I don't think you can go wrong with it.

 

[2wheels]

They are not made by Beretta. When Beretta quit making the Cougar line, Stoeger bought the equipment from them. They produce them themselves.

Sorta, Stoeger is owned by Beretta.

Some time after Beretta stopped making Cougars the machinery was transferred to Turkey and now the guns say "Stoeger" on the side (and cost less), but it's the same gun built on the same machinery.

I had a full sized Stoeger Cougar in 9mm, it was a great gun that I later gave to a buddy for his 21st bday. They're a well kept secret, not too many people seem to know about them. Never have seen any of the compact versions in my area, but IMHO you can't go wrong with them.

 

[LeftyTSGC]

Thanks all for the comments, I may have to look more into them.

 

[5-SHOTS]

The Stoeger Cougar is made in Turkey with original Beretta's machinery. Stoeger is also owned by the Beretta Company.
In my Country (Italy) is available the Stoeger Cougar 8000L which is the compact version of the 8000. It comes with two magazines: a 10 rounds flush one and a 15 rounds one with a grip adapter. I think they are good guns for the money.

 

[M2 Carbine]

I have the Beretta Cougar in 357 SIG.
Very nice gun.
I suspect the Stoeger Cougars are good guns also.