Stoeger Coach Gun

[9mmfan]

Does anyone here have any experience with the Stoeger Coach Gun? I already own a 20" 12 gauge, so am concerned about redundancy, but the darned thing just seems so cool. Plan on heading to the Market Hall Gun Show on Sunday, have a little disposable cash, and am feeling the itch to buy something new. My other option would be a pocket gun, been interested in the little Beretta .32, still flip-flopping on that issue. Will wait to see what speaks to me. Any info would be much beloved.

[Rex B]

As a defense gun your existing shotgun probably makes more sense, if it's a pump or semi-auto.
I agree the coach guns are cool. I'll probably wind up with one myself.
Redundancy? What the heck, if you want it, and can afford it, buy it!

As for the .32 Beretta, I bought one for the wife because that's what she wanted, but that only because she can't rack the slide on a conventional automatic. The Beretta has a unique feel that suits some people, and the tip-up barrel is also unique.
They have a reputation for cracking slides, though the stainless version apaprently doesn't have that problem.
Personally, I'd recommend the NAA Guardian if you want a pocket .32.
Or a Keltec, if functionality is Job 1

[9mmfan]

Thank you sir. I agree my current shotgun, a Mossberg 500 Persuader, makes more sense as a home defense shotty. Anywheres I could take a pocket gun, I could also just carry my SP101. My wardrobe normally allows for that. Just havin' the itch for something new. Prolly will buy either nothing, or something completely outside those parameters. Maybe a bird gun, or a bolt .308. Dang, then I would have to take up hunting. When my schedule allows. Thanks for the info 'bout the slides on the Tomcats, I had read that and had forgotten. Hope your holidays go above and beyond, my brother.

[Rex B]

I was at the Dallas gun show yesterday.
There was a new Stoeger 20-gage double Couch Gun in what appeared to be stainless.
I sure was tempted at $329. No one could tell me if it was SS or a plated finish.

[9mmfan]

Thanks all for your input. I looked at a couple coach guns,none caught my eye. Several rifles, one alleged Springfield 1903; good price, could not check out the bore. Almost bought a used Remington 700 in .30-06, decided to wait. Then, as though fate were involved, found a brand new Savage model 110 in .30-06 for the same price as the Remmy. Lacked iron sights, came with a scope and what passes for a sling. More of a strap, really. Good price, tho, for what I have seen online, as well as other places. Was really looking for a .308, but, similar ballistics, as well as a proven old-school American cartridge. Feel good about it. Now I gotta learn how to hunt for real. All input is appreciated.
C.

[Rex B]

LOL That is a long way from a Stoeger Coach gun!

Now go get that deer before the season ends.

[WildBill]

I was at the Dallas gun show yesterday.
There was a new Stoeger 20-gage double Couch Gun in what appeared to be stainless.
I sure was tempted at $329. No one could tell me if it was SS or a plated finish.

The Stoeger Coach Gun that you saw was nickel-plated, not stainless. http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firear ... h_guns.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Rex B]

The Stoeger Coach Gun that you saw was nickel-plated, not stainless. http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firear ... h_guns.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Now dangit, why'd you hafta go and show me that.



Where's that credit card?

[9mmfan]

Wow, so I went to zero the scope that came with the Savage. Granted I was on an indoor, 50 yard lane. Out of the box, the thing grouped 3 shots in a perfect horizontal line, 2 holes touching, the other 'bout a half inch right, all three around 2 inches left of dead center. The whole "one click per 1/4 MOA" thing confused me, so I just kept adjusting 'til I got all three shots in the black, allowing time for the barrel to cool between groups. We split the difference shooting off iron sights with my .30-30 in the next lane. Fun, but gotta tell you, between my buddy and I, a box and a half of .30-06 will wear you out. Also makes continuing attempting the zero more prone to compromise.

[9mmfan]

Following up, I ended up buying a Stoeger Uplander in 12 ga., the day before I left for my semi-annual camping/shooting trip. Considered the Condor, as O/U makes more sense for shooting clays, but my late grandfathers were both old school, and I couldn't imagine either of them with a double barrel that wasn't side by side. Whilst we were warming up with pistols, and one dude with his AR, I grabbed a couple rounds of buckshot (included on a whim, the birdshot was buried down in the ammo box), popped them in the breach, and cut loose. DANG! And, uh, BANG! Lit up beautifully, but my shoulder certainly had no doubt as to what had just occurred. Some quick swearing and laughing, then dug down for the bird/target loads. Found them to be less painful. Once the skeet started flying, memory became an issue. Pull! Missed, then tried to work the pump. As the quicker amongst you will undoubtedly note, there is no pump on a SxS, only another trigger. D'OH! Next clay, forgot that the safety engages automatically once the gun is broken open. Fortunately, was among friends that don't judge. Glad that Ye Olde Mossberg is what resides behind the bedroom door. Nevertheless, look forward to more shooting, and a recoil pad, and what will be no doubt a beautiful relationship with the new shotty. Nothing like what my buddy Jason referred to as "The Elmer Fudd."