NB I said shotgun gunsmith, because lots of rifle/pistol gunsmiths wont know how to properly measure the barrel wall thickness, nor will they have the proper reamers for lengthening the forcing cones (theyre spendy little buggers like $100 + shipping). by Panzercat Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:31 pm, Post Recover the sight, realign on the target or the next target, and fire the shotgun using the second barrel. For that reason, the Coach Gun works great as a reasonable secondary firearm, hunting companion, truck gun, or home defense weapon. If yes reinstall that original spring? I found one online for $100 less (plus shipping and FFL fee) and it arrived just in time to use in the next cowboy match. by Mescalero Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:19 am, Post All you have to do it tighten those screws up and youre back to business. Our price: $629.00. For shortening a spring or that rod, a belt sander would have worked just fine. 1. by Chuck 100 yd Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:12 pm, Post Sling swivel. have purchase a Stoeger Coach Gun 20ga double barrell from a gun show, request where I can purchase the removable chokes. 9mm Pistol, Federal District Court Judge Orders Illinois to Show Examples of Every Newly-Banned Firearm, Gun Review: Taylors & Company TC9 1873 SA Single Action Revolver. I cant wait for it to get here. Eventually, I got it to where the safety would not reset on opening. At 25 yards, the Federal Slugs from the left barrel hit in the middle. Besides for ditching the A-grade satin walnut finish for black matte, Stoeger gave outfitted their new Double Defense with 20 ported barrels, single triggers, fixed IC, To take advantage of the top rail, youll most likely want to attach some type of reflex or holographic sight. I love my Stoeger. Its small, its shockproof, and features the new Motion Sensor Technology which immediately turns the sight on after detecting any movement. Steve Young aka Nate Kiowa Jones Sass# 6765. It does have a butt plate. There it was: a stock and action section, forearm piece, and the barrels. I have used it for jump shooting ducks with 3" steel shells and killed many birds with it, including doubles on wood ducks. I just have the plain-jane modelstock is standard, not English, and it isnt finished quite as nicely. Not anymore . If you talk to enough people who own guns you will hear horror stories about every brand. These hinged bits are part of the hammer cocking mechanism. Mine had a little too much wood where it joins the action so I had to relieve it. Sadly there are no smiths in this town. After the match, I picked the brains of a few cowboys and got a lot of good advice. I own several of them. Shop our curated. Kept putting the extractor in and out until I had no interference. by M. M. Wright Thu Nov 22, 2012 7:42 am, Post The handsome and affordable single- and double-trigger scatterguns pack a potent punch. The Stoeger Coach gun is available in the diminutive 410 gauge and makes a perfect companion to a large gauge Stoeger shotgun. But for the novice or beginner the double-barrel stagecoach Get a good quality recoil pad (I would recommend a Pachmayr Magnum Trap pad for this application) and put it on the gun. When it comes to tactical flashlights, its hard to beat Streamlight; this renowned company has two exceptional devices that are perfect for Stoegers Double Defense. My buddy shot it once and said thats it. His technique was awful and the recoil knocked him backwards since he absolutely refuses to lean into any gun shotgun, rifle or hand gun. This cocks the hammers as you are opening the shotgun. We have had a Coach Gun in the family since 91. Cantankerousbastard that I am, I remained determined to dislike it. It will not close completely on a cigarette paper on the standing breech.. Either way, these are both exceptional price point shotguns. I have an older Nickel Stoeger in 12. I found instructions on what to do and how to do it on the internet, and it is a pleasant evenings diversion. They only have so much time in the factory to tune the gun. by Nazgul Thu Nov 22, 2012 4:22 pm, Post Posted: 6/8/2013 7:18:57 AM EST [#5] Light and handy; easy to swing on clay birds or move around corners. The term coach gun is a generic description for a side-by-side shotgun with an 18-20 inch barrel. 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. A go-anywhere-where-its-legal 12-gauge shotgun. Dad and I both love that rig. Purchase brand new Stoeger guns online from our shop. . Finicky? Although the Supreme isnt available in .410, it does have some pretty sweet variety in its receiver/barrel finish combinations, including stainless/polished blue, polished blue, and polished nickel. Although side by sides are relatively uncommon for sporting nowadays, many folks do use the Stoeger Coach for plinking, trap, and cowboy action shooting. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. The top latch lever even works under the cocked hammer to allow it to open the action. The Stoeger Coach Gun passed one of the most stringent tests I apply to guns: the giggle test. Here is a nugget of info for Stoeger owners. In terms of their overall build, these Coach-variants are nearly identical, but slightly lighter than their field equivalents. 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. Amantino in Brazil, the Silverado looks classy, maybe even beautiful. The Maryland-based weapons manufacturer specializes in traditionally-build shotguns with up-to-date aesthetics and operation. It makes a huge difference. But I would certainly not be unarmed if all I had was a Stoeger Coach Gun and six spare shells. The easiest way to disable the safety is not to modify the pin that operates it. On paper, the Stoeger M3000 seems like the perfect affordable semi-auto duck hunting shotgun. FYI, instead of step 2 you can buy an aftermarket lightened spring on Brownells and swap it it in without having to cut the factory one. Now, Ive only dome maybe 5 and all for me. by Pitchy Sun Dec 02, 2012 9:24 am, Post by JerryB Fri Nov 23, 2012 10:09 pm, Post Just PRIOR TO YOURS. M. M. Wright, Sheriff, Green county Arkansas (1860). The barrels are standard blued as well. Its Beretta. Century's line of side-by-side shotguns embodies its corporate ethos. I personally think it will be the ruler of the Classic Cowboy catagory shotguns. I had to crack-open the box to verify that it did, indeed, contain a gun. Since Stoegers collection of Coach Guns features such high quality shotguns for affordable prices, its no easy task to compete with them. Or I will have to buy a new one and start the slicking up process all over. Thats life. Benellis signature Inertia Driven Bolt System, TLR-4 Tac Light with a built-in laser light, Mossberg Maverick 88 Review: Big Shotun, Big Value. I originally took off just enough material to remove the sharp edges of the chamber, which were catching the plastic of the shotshells as I tried to insert them. 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. Its always a good day when I learn new stuff. There are several manufactures of coach guns, but I decided to go with the 20-inch barrel Stoeger Coach Gun because that was the brand used by most of those I was seeing at competitions. Stoeger Single-Trigger Coach Guns are chambered for 2- and 3-inch shells, in 12- and 20-gauge. for a group of college age young women (aged 18-21) living off campus, or single women in general. Think angry-as-hell-donkey vs. ornery jackass vs. slightly miffed mule. Nice review, but one question left unanswered for me: how is the extraction/reloading? Update your browser to view this website correctly. The 1897 and 1887 guns are both John Browning designs. Fit and finish are nice and consistent with, or a little better than, what I expected for the price point. The prepaid label is useless if you want it insured. When I took another look at the pictures of my targets, the differential between the left and right barrels really wasnt that much. LEARN MORE. The Stoeger coach gun goes for about $400 ($450 at big 5 :\ ) and I've found a century arms coach gun for ~$290. I believe it is the Coach Gun Supreme, stainless receiver, blue barrels. These iconic American double-barreled shotguns usually feature shorter barrels generally no longer than 24 and were typically chambered either 10 or 12 gauge. Coach guns are ingrained in American culture, and Im pumped to see them make a comeback. Pretty much every shooter at the match that day pulled me aside and privately told me that I needed to fix that factory safety.. I got away from reloading shotgun shells because of problems with them feeding after 3 reloads through my automatics and factory new WERE cheap @ Bass Pro / Cabelas . 2. mY 1897 IS ACTUALLY A US ARMY TRENCH GUN FAST SHOOTING AND ACCURATE. If this is over done it can mess up the head space and you could see the same type of problem. In Forrest's first major cavalry victory, he divided his men into three groups. Don't have a lot of rounds through it yet. Copyright 2019 sassnet.com The last guy sent it back where when you fired either barrel the shotgun fell open. 2. Stoeger is a Beretta company. If you are interested in an exposed hammer gun, then the Pioneer Arms is the very best I have found. by Nate Kiowa Jones Sun Dec 02, 2012 1:49 am, Post 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. Its easy to load and shoot and would be a good first shotgun for someone who doesnt know much about loading and operating a pump or semi-auto. I have no buyer regrets and will likely get another at some point in the future as a backup. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Im short so I always need to adjust LOP anyway. The 20-inch barrels meant I could move from target to target by just twitching a little. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Kudos to you for turning an ugly duckling into a beautiful Swan. The best part is that this Bushnell can be yours for just $100! Stoeger, although still relatively unknown, manufactures some of the best budget shotguns on the market, and their line of Coach Guns is something you really gotta check out. All combined, there was was about 2 boxes worth of clay targets shot with with the Coach that weekend. If take the stock off a Parker or Fox shotgun from 100 years ago, and you look at the lockwork, they look a helluva lot better than what we see in your photo above. . With a few more matches, the gun loosened up even more, just as others had promised it would. Stoegers parent company isnt Benelli. 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. Open the action and a quick yank back will usually eject the empty shells. From the right barrel, they hit about four or five inches to the right and an inch or two high. I patterned the gun with shotshells, buckshot, and slugs at distances from 25 to 40 yards. I thank you, because I learned new stuff today. Out of the box this gun will not fire. That was not readily visible in the other pic. Go to an auto parts store and get a brake cylinder hone for the Chambers and some valve grinding compound for the mating surfaces. So I wasnt too concerned about voiding the warranty. Interestingly enough, nearly everyone who shared this issue all had great experiences with Stoegers customer service getting their gun fixed. I use it for CAS. (My shoulders don`t like to pump my 97 without pain.). Obviously, there are better guns for home defense. IMO buy a cheap hammerless and shorten it, this is a Herculie's 12 i cut off and put a new bead on. If yer gonna make a wall hanger out of it.. When I got it home, I peeled the Coach Gun out the plastic bags surrounding its three pieces. Everyone told me that the first thing I needed to do to the gun was shorten the impeller so that it would not engage the safety when I broke it open. Brand: Stoeger. With the coach gun, I wasnt so much shooting doubles as I was wiling them to turn into little clouds of clay dust. I think she needs one of her own. It was stiff, but loosened up the more it was shot. 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. If you have one of their stores in your area, that would be a good place to look. Because they wanted to stick with the classic appeal of a true Coach gun, most of their models feature the traditional double trigger. 2.1K 70K views 1 year ago Here is a Battle of the Coach Guns. 3. Awesome. So, back to the field with maximum firepower. by Tommy Reb Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:01 pm, Post I also have a Rossi Coach Gun in 20 guage. The hammers are close for easier one-handed cocking. Stoeger cannot/will not repair broken lugs, so they replace the entire gun. My wife actually expressed an interest in my long guns, wanting to know which ones were loaded in case she needed one. The handsome and affordable single- and double-trigger scatterguns pack a potent punch. great review. Shortening the lock impellerThe lock impeller is the rod between the lever cam and the safety. double-barrel stagecoach shotgun with 20 barrels in 12 or 20 gauge remain highly Colt pistols, Marlin rifles and old SxS's.. Hammer-spur checkering on my TTN is flat-topped, providing just the right purchase for cocking, without tearing up anything (me included). Barrels are well regulated. (posted on the 5th of Feb) THE YOUTUBE LINK Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a73fba975c4e1294af929a4bc20a5919" );document.getElementById("b41c6d486d").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); As part of the multinational firearms conglomerate, The Maryland-based weapons manufacturer specializes in traditionally-build shotguns with up-to-date aesthetics and operation. More Guns. by mergus Sat Nov 24, 2012 1:00 pm, Post Now with my trusty 870 pump, with its very rifle-like stock and sights, Im lucky if I complete one double out of three or four. Starting with the most famous and expensive, Id like to give my readers four great options to choose from. by Buck Elliott Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:55 pm, Post Only difference is barrel orientation. The fit & finish on Stoeger SxSs isnt nice theyre rougher than a cob. More specifically, coach guns were ubiquitous in the Wild West, especially for defending stagecoaches, which is why sitting in the passenger seat became known as, A lot of people think the Coach Gun is a niche firearm, but in truth, its actually a quite versatile shotgun. 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. 4. Part of the problem is this fact; the Stoeger is a very low cost gun. With these improvements, my shotgun technique at the next match was much smoother than it had been at the previous match. I thought Id find the Coach Gun boring and vanilla. Overall length: 36.5". Purchased the gun for bear and wolf protection for our cabin land in Northern Saskatchewan. Always let me down on hunting trip and never on shooting range. I had a chance to buy a nickle barreled Stoeger short barrell coach gun at Cabellas for $450.00 on sale. Welcome to the Leverguns.Com Forum. In contrast to all my collection of pistol-gripped shotguns, the Stoeger Silverado features a straight, English-style stock. Same problem appears constantly. 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. If they took more time you would have to pay more money. It was from China I think and it felt like the biggest piece of junk shotgun ever made in the history of the world. Its easy to maneuver through the house, and 12-gauge is absolutely devastating at across-the-living-room distances, even with birdshot. I ground off a little at a time and reinstalling it to see if I needed to grind off more. This model is equipped with standard extractors (not ejectors) which push shells out of the chamber by about 1/4 when fully open. by 1894c Sat Nov 24, 2012 1:24 am, Post I love this gun. But even after picking the Supreme model, I still had to make a few more decisions. So I started looking at whether a coach gun would be a better option. I have reamed the forcing cones on every shotgun I own.except my L.C. Just purchased a new Stoeger side by side 12 gauge coach gun. Think he bought it to look at himself in the mirror .lol. . Win-Chokes, available at MOST Gun supply outlet stores. Add to My Saved Parts. I tried Remington, Winchester, Imperial and Federal shells - 2 3/4 to 3". Not even an Italian-American-Brazilian firearms conglomerate canchange the laws of physics. The barrels are even stamped "Coach Gun." The barrels are 18.5 inches, so street legal. I have 2 IGA/Stoegers, the Coach Gun (20") and an Uplander (26"). The Single-Trigger Coach Gun. Please PM with details, thanks! It was very tight. A lot of people think the Coach Gun is a niche firearm, but in truth, its actually a quite versatile shotgun. Sent back to Stoeger. Quality steel receiver & barrel. Add to Cart. Then I started looking at free advice from the internet (worth every penny!) I have one of the Pedersoli La Bohemienne shotguns a beautiful gun.Pedersoli sells the Wyatt Earp short barrel coach gun version which is basically the same gun. 5. Really nice, should be at $700. I started by polishing with fine grit wet/dry sandpaper to get the finish off of the parts. Nonetheless, the Coaches feature beautiful walnut stocks, suitable checkered grips, and simple top-tang safeties. Would it be possible to put a modified choke in the right barrel so it would shot streight? Interestingly enough, nearly everyone who shared this issue all had great experiences with Stoegers customer service getting their gun fixed. Firearm Specifications - Gauge: 12 - Barrel Length: 20 in I also bought some 12 to 20 GA converters in stainless steel for flexibility. Not a single issue straight from the box. Although experienced shotgun owners could probably adapt to a double trigger in a matter of hours, they do produce 12 and 20 gauge single-trigger variants. Caliber: .12 gauge Found it at a pawn shop. Gun tinkering is probably a more adept description for my activities. 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. Knowing that many of the faster shooters were using the 1897, I decided that was my first choice. "Standing proud with my Coach gun." one quibble its bonsai for the tree, instead of bonzai. The other thing worth noting is that Im shooting cowboy loads in this shotgun. Heck, go somewhere in the west where you might be able to sweet-talk a collector into showing you some genuine Wells Fargo coach guns by Parker Bros. Look at the workmanship from over 100 years ago. Seamus McPistol Thats way the duel trigger are better, they require less tuning and are easy for the local gunsmith to adjust or repair. Not sure Blaine, just checked and the only thing they list now are single shots. by Rusty Thu Nov 22, 2012 7:45 am, Post However, hard to find. Plus I cant forget about the game changing fiber-optic sights. Ive shot skeet with it. Breaking the lug is an all too frequent problem with Stoegers. And then I made my fatal mistake with the Coach Gun. The photo on the left is my chamber mouth as it currently exists and the photo on the right is the chamber mouth of a champion shooters coach gun. A good value that has a lot more going for it than you might think by just looking at it. The biggest was its stiffness when trying to break it open. Item Number: 31800. The gun is simple enough that I think I can fix about any problem that might happen if I can get the parts. I don't know about Biden, but my (plain, non-tactical) Stoeger coach gun has been rock-solid and I have no complaints. again. by Mescalero Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:03 pm, Post What's on the current list? 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. 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. I've got space on my walls and guncart. Im not much good at skeet. Jun 18, 2017. Not seamless but pretty fair, certainly mass produced factory close. They basically said I was not holding it properly. Very nice. Did the same with other guys shooting it. Please Note: You can not reply to other people's classified ads, it is not a problem with your account. In Stock. by Ji in Hawaii Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:17 pm, Post Specifications and prices are subject to change without notice. The coach gun turned me into a clay-bird-destroying machine of death. . The longer barrels would be a better hunter. Overall, it is 36.5 inches long. "-Thomas Jefferson. Stock: English-style American walnut Stoeger coach guns are fine for the money and are Joe Biden-approved. See on a CAS forum that others have had problems too. Post Cure = Get a new lighter spring but the correct lenght from longhunter. The fix is not too difficult if you are reasonably adept with tools. hes a trip. The easiest way to address this problem is by simply giving it a quick CLP treatment and that should do the trick. My father bought a 20 ga to have for an around the house gun. No problems. Double-barreled shotguns are back in style again, and I couldnt be happier. Side by side "Old West" style. I have rid my garden of groundhogs with #5 turkey loads. Have put a few hundred thru it shooting clay birds. We discuss most anything here politely. Simultaneously, this affiliation has enabled Stoeger to thrive by providing them with state-of-the-art technology, better business management, and improved techniques. The 12 month average price is $506.40 new and $496.53 used. Owner's Manual. The factory Stoeger resets the safety every time the gun breaks open. Live and learn. The Stoeger Coach Side-by-Side Shotgun is designed with classic style and the spirit of the Old West. Today I was working on a 410 ga and I just sanded and scotch bright the large and small rods of the extractor. Brass bead front sight. Am I missing something, or is it just that last 5% like all real craftsmanship? As such, they have a remarkable collection of, Coach guns are ingrained in American culture, and Im pumped to see them make a comeback. Price point is about $80-$100 less, so one can be had easily for $350-$400 bucks. Plus, keep in mind that the safety is automatically engaged upon opening the Coachs action. Much to my chagrin, I found that I could absolutely crush clay birds with the coach gun. Some owners reported patterns that differed as much as three feet between the barrels. The inner workings are less than primitive. $779.00 $699.99. Style * * ** 1/2 Typically, I hit about five or six clay birds out of 10 with my Remington 870. (they can also do inner store transfers if need be) Check Bass Pro / Cabelas / Gander Mountain, or any of the LARGER BIG BOX Sporting goods stores. Many people might wonder why these guns have withstood the test of time as trusted weapons, but the answer is simple. When I backed up to 40 yards, the left barrel remained in the middle, with the right barrel putting slugs about 10 inches to the high right. Thanks. 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. Right barrel IC choke. 3. You can View a Copy of the Owners Manual here > http://youtu.be/X2UwWJ3x6ew 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). You can also use a honing stone to do this, but I couldnt find mine due to the move (unlike the Dremel, the honing stones are still hiding in a box somewhere the garage). Item Number: 31800. Last summer, I got involved in cowboy action shooting and started out using my grandfathers Winchester Model 1897as one of my competition guns. Whats a tactical shotgun without accessories? I do it with a Fox or Parker or an O/U. Right now, I have one at the gun smiths shop. I have heard many good things about the Baikals. Your email address will not be published. Not at all . Certainly there is a valid place for handguns. The next challenge was the safety. Stoeger Coach Gun Standard Features: Brass bead sights Shell extractor Fixed IC and fixed M choke tubes, with additional options for choke and extended choke tubes Improved cylinder Trigger Guard Double trigger and single trigger models Price: $449-$549 BUY NOW Stoeger Coach Gun Models and Variations The Cimarron gun is the old TTN, just a new importer. The Stoeger Coach Gun is a lot of fun in a lightweight, easy-to-handle package. At the same time I was shortening the rod, I was also cutting small amounts off of the spring. and was consistently seeing that if you want to shoot an 1897, you need to get a gunsmith to slick it up. I was not able to actually cut the spring with any of my tools, so I had to grind off segments of the coil. The real key is not to be too aggressive and know the harness of the various parts. Broken down, it will fit in a backpack. on just what YOU NEED TO DO. The handsome and affordable single- and double-trigger scatterguns pack a potent punch. But I liked it so much, that I bought one. Although I really liked how the Maverick performed, I dont know if Id choose it over the Stoeger, especially since its almost $100 more. If yes do you have the original lever spring? The Stoeger Coach gun is a side-by-side shotgun, chambered for both shells with 2-3/4" and 3" measurement. The handsome and affordable single- and double-trigger scatterguns pack a potent punch. Sight: brass bead Ive heard that repair parts can be hard to come by, but I havent had to deal with that aspect of it yet. Simply remove the butt stock and remove the small pin the is connected to the trigger block. Im picky about round things staying round, so I would have used a different tool to chamfer the cylinders. I sent it to Vaquero Hayes on this forum and I still have a shotgun that drives me nuts. I personally prefer the 26" barrel for a double duty bird gun but the 20" coach sounds perfect for strictly home defense. and I prefer hammerless, especially for defense work. The TTN is a 12-gauge gun, built on a "10-gauge" frame.. Have compared mine to a friend's old, original 10-gauge, 1878 Colt. It doesn't hurt one to be left cocked for years on end or it doesn't take long to drop in a couple of rounds. You probably played with them, wondering what they actually do. http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/shotgu 8cg26.html, http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/shotgu 878cg.html, It is currently Wed Mar 01, 2023 12:29 pm. I called TTAGs main man at Benelli, Stoegers parent company. Has anyone else had problems with re-assembly? The gun I chose lists for $549. It was light and fast to mount. Price: $479. 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