Bridger, that would be the TTN copy of the Colt 1878. I passed due to deciding the $ would be better spent on my colt AR. Quantity: Buy now. However, the few nuanced mods made to the double-barreled shotgun make a huge difference. Overall length: 36.5". However, the few nuanced mods made to the double-barreled shotgun make a huge difference. 4. Its always a good day when I learn new stuff. I love this gun. I sent it to Vaquero Hayes on this forum and I still have a shotgun that drives me nuts. by Mescalero Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:51 am, Post Because they wanted to stick with the classic appeal of a true Coach gun, most of their models feature the traditional double trigger. Clean the firing pin and screw well and oil lightly. If you bought it new I would talk to Stoeger, though with COVID they may have shutdown their service department. Stoeger Single-Trigger Coach Guns are chambered for 2- and. I hear the cowboy action guys polish up the chambers so that fired shells fall out simply with a quick jerk backwards. 00. . What scope base will fit my Stoeger shotgun? by Rusty Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:56 am, Post Most of the newer guns will need their cocking rods shortened to let the barrels hang open to where the shells will clear the standing breach. Fit and finish are nice and consistent with, or a little better than, what I expected for the price point. However, hard to find. Even better: the gun felt lively to my shoulder. Double-barreled shotguns have been used as home defense weapons for well over a century, especially side by sides like the Coach Gun. It's wood isn't as pretty or fitted as good as the Stoeger but it has been very reliable. I may not be the brightest bulb in the pack, but I knew pretty quick that my new shotgun was going to need some work. It's great for backyard clay shooting, and plenty of Cowboy Action shooters have picked one up to use in their game. It does have a butt plate. Customizing My Stoeger Coach Gun For Cowboy Action Competition, 3D Guns Will Increase Gun Violence in Heavily Gun-Controlled States, Concealed Carrier Gets Home in Time to Protect His Neighbor and Her Kids From a Violent Attacker, Federal District Court Judge Orders Illinois to Show Examples of Every Newly-Banned Firearm, SIG SAUER Announces the New SHOOT SIG Competition Shooting Program, ATF Not Amused by FFLs Attempt to Get Rid of Hundreds of Defective Shotguns. Ive heard that repair parts can be hard to come by, but I havent had to deal with that aspect of it yet. You will need to measure the barrel wall thickness ahead and behind the forcing cones, then, if you have sufficient barrel wall thickness (which Im not going to specify, because I know not the quality of the steel in Stoeger gun barrels), you would order a forcing cone reamer from Dave Manson and ream the cones to a more gradual profile. Since the Coach Gun is marketed specifically to Cowboy Action shooters who shoot large steel targets at fairly close ranges, a pair of chokes on the wider end of spectrum makes perfect sense. I have used it for jump shooting ducks with 3" steel shells and killed many birds with it, including doubles on wood ducks. Gonna get one. by pshort Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:12 pm, Post Stoeger Single-Trigger Coach Guns are chambered for 2- and 3-inch shells, in 12- and 20-gauge. And then I made my fatal mistake with the Coach Gun. by 1894c Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:27 am, Post No problems. I shoot cowboy action. If I ever find them, Ill use them lightly to make sure the chambers are smooth and even. Think angry-as-hell-donkey vs. ornery jackass vs. slightly miffed mule. Price point is about $80-$100 less, so one can be had easily for $350-$400 bucks. While it may seem foolish to some, one of my favorite aspects of the TTN is its ability to be transformed from a bulbous 'clunker', into a very handsome, shootable gun.. Shaping the stock, within the parameters of the available wood was a pleasant challenge, as was the minor action wotk I performed on it.. Duh! The Price for a Stoeger Industries Coach Gun has increased in cost by $0.00 in 2023 compared to 2022. Obviously, there are better guns for home defense. The Stoeger Coach gun is a side-by-side shotgun, chambered for both shells with 2-3/4" and 3" measurement. Akheloce Registered Joined Dec 24, 2012 My palms are sweating just contemplating it. Ji, did you just say chukar hunting on MAUI??!!! They replaced the gun the first two times. 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 . It still draws curious onlookers, when I slip it out of its travel case.. The longer barrels would be a better hunter. But the configuration of the Coach Gun just wouldnt let me revert to my old, bad shotgun habits. When I found out that I was getting a coach gun to review, I had the same reaction that your Uncle Bob does when he finds out you got him new underwear and socks for Christmas . Got a buddy who's on his third because the firing pin on the first barrel has failed on all of them. 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. Finicky? traditional satin-finished walnut stocks. Easy! Thanks. Notifications . Today I was working on a 410 ga and I just sanded and scotch bright the large and small rods of the extractor. Sights: brass bead Though, for a double triggered firearm, its pretty easy to use; Stoeger incorporated a nicely sized trigger guard with smooth curves for some added user-friendliness. Purchased the gun for bear and wolf protection for our cabin land in Northern Saskatchewan. hes a trip. A STOEGER COACH GUN shotgun is currently worth an average price of $534.39 new and $504.04 used . I took wet/dry sandpaper and worked it into the chambers until a shotshell would fall out without resistance. It handles and points wonderfully. 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. by barbarossa Mon Dec 03, 2012 8:17 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Not sure Blaine, just checked and the only thing they list now are single shots. Breaking the lug is an all too frequent problem with Stoegers. Good gun for the money considering you could spend double or triple on a side by side shotgun. Simply remove the butt stock and remove the small pin the is connected to the trigger block. This cocks the hammers as you are opening the shotgun. I have rid my garden of groundhogs with #5 turkey loads. Not seamless but pretty fair, certainly mass produced factory close. 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. You could/should put a good, modern recoil pad on such a short/light gun. They are not cheap locally, so I bought a shotshell reloader and started loading my own light loads. Interestingly enough, nearly everyone who shared this issue all had great experiences with Stoegers customer service getting their gun fixed. I have a shotgun that only puts a small indentation, dent, in the shells in the right cylinder. I gotta get one of these!. The Stoeger Coach Gun passed one of the most stringent tests I apply to guns: the giggle test. I just cut the stock, use the cut off piece as a template , rough it down on the disc sander, finish it off by hand, and Im pretty close every time. Seamus McPistol It is death on black birds. It is easy to work on, as I have described above. The top latch lever even works under the cocked hammer to allow it to open the action. Since Stoegers collection of Coach Guns features such high quality shotguns for affordable prices, its no easy task to compete with them. Required fields are marked *. Of course we always pointed the gun in a safe direction. Basically, the bolt that screws the stock into the trigger housing, or "tail" as it is referred to in the owner's manual, keeps loosening after about 16 shells through the barrels. Very nice. Specifications and prices are subject to change without notice. Since getting it back still does it. In the late 1960s to early 70s Rossi of Brazil made a similar shotgun with external hammers. Experience speaks for itself, and the Coach has a brilliant track record. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Coach guns are ingrained in American culture, and Im pumped to see them make a comeback. 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 Overall Rating * * * * 1/2 I want both barrel boom, me pull both triggers, . My brand new Stoeger Coach Supreme broke the barrel lug after the 12th shell during field testing. You can View a Copy of the Owners Manual here > http://youtu.be/X2UwWJ3x6ew I had one like that on a 12 ga a few years ago. Once I figured out the pattern, I could easily put a slug from the right barrel into the same group made by the left barrel by merely sighting down the top of the right barrel, instead of using the brass bead in the middle. Youll also need a proper vise, padded jaws, a t-handle for driving the reamer, cutting oil, a bucket to catch the cuttings/oil, etc. Now, as to one other mod you could make, but which requires a significant expenditure on tooling: you could lengthen the forcing cones, which will change the recoil impulse a bit. I did check out the Silverado when I bought mine, and the fit and finish are pretty sweet. Two different chokes is a standard setup for twin-barreled shotguns. So I decided to subject it to some tests to ferret out its weaknesses, and thus validate my preconceived notions. Nor, as it turned out, underwear, T-shirts or a pair of socks. Did you have the lever spring lightened for easier operation when opening? 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. I think she needs one of her own. For only $50 more, the Supremes are equipped with better grip checkering, higher grade walnut stocks, and thicker rubber recoil pads sounds like a great deal to me! I felt my prejudice against the Stoeger Coach Gun slowly melting like the winter snow. Stoeger coach guns are fine for the money and are Joe Biden-approved. by Buck Elliott Fri Nov 23, 2012 10:46 pm, Post I trained her to load it, shoot it, and break it down. The Stoeger Coach Guns I've fired (12 and 20 gauge) have worked well after break in. 3. Owner's Manual. Add to My Saved Parts. Contact them either via email or private message. The Coach Gun doesn't feature automatic ejectors, so the shells must be picked out before the shotgun is reloaded. by Buck Elliott Sat Nov 24, 2012 6:06 pm, Post by all accounts they seem reasonbaly good for the price, though I'm not sure how you're looking to use these things or if you need something pricier. The Stoeger Coach gun is available in the diminutive 410 gauge and . I had to crack-open the box to verify that it did, indeed, contain a gun. Does anyone know what the fix is or do I have an expensive wall hanger.HELLLLLLLLPPPPPPP!!!!! And it can be yours for under $600, which is less than half the price of high-end, semi-auto duck guns. If you can lay your hands on a Spartan coach gun, the Russian Remington some call it, do it. I found instructions on what to do and how to do it on the internet, and it is a pleasant evenings diversion. Now that almost EVERY round is a buck a shot , I could deal with a reasonable quality SXS . It shouldnt be too difacult to find a Stoeger. It does not misfire every time, just during competition. He has the firing pins and the wrench to change them with. 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. After asking around, the biggest complaint I heard about the Coach was its out-of-box issues handling cold weather. Stoeger Coach Gun Supreme Dual Triggers Polished Nickel 20 Ga Shotgun 20" Barrels. I had to stone the water-table, to smooth off burrs from number stamping.. This model is equipped with standard extractors (not ejectors) which push shells out of the chamber by about 1/4 when fully open. Bringing You Honest, Reliable, and Engaging Firearm News and Reviews. I also bought some 12 to 20 GA converters in stainless steel for flexibility. Sight: brass bead Sight . 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. Either way, these are both exceptional price point shotguns. The handsome and affordable single- and double-trigger scatterguns pack a potent punch. Seems very solid. That being said, I did find one product which gives Stoeger a run for their money: Mossbergs Maverick HS12 Thunder Ranch Over/Under shotgun. Style * * ** 1/2 If they took more time you would have to pay more money. The gun, which was way less than half the price of either of the other two, looked great, worked easily, was well balanced and well finished, opened easily, and in all respectsbut onelooked like the ideal tool for the active . Flawless. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Short, light shotguns like this hurt like hell on the recoil when youre shooting 00 buck 2.75 loads. But handguns are very reliable. by Griff Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:30 am, Post Plus, keep in mind that the safety is automatically engaged upon opening the Coachs action. Win-Chokes, available at MOST Gun supply outlet stores. I like your review. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Tactical shooters love the EOTech because of its super compact build, wide field of view, and because its trusted by many militaries around the globe For $500, youre getting one of the best sights in the world. But I was still taken by the bonzai tree of it all. Stoeger Shotguns Stoeger Coach Gun Supreme 12 Gauge Shotgun $ 499. I thought Id find the Coach Gun boring and vanilla. The Stoeger coach gun goes for about $400 ($450 at big 5 :\ ) and I've found a century arms coach gun for ~$290. The new value of a STOEGER COACH GUN shotgun has risen $15.15 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $534.39 . Brass bead front sight. 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. I preferred my A5 clone. That being said, I did find one product which gives Stoeger a run for their money: Mossbergs Maverick HS12 Thunder Ranch Over/Under shotgun. A go-anywhere-where-its-legal 12-gauge shotgun. Also ensure the extractor face does not bind in the opening of the chambers help. In Stock. Most of the online advice recommended using a Dremel tool for cutting the spring, but I couldnt find mine due to a recent move (its since been located). The ability to change the chokes was the main reason I went with the Supreme model. I also shortened the trigger sear-blades, and pinned the triggers in proper position, and reshaped the pregnant-looking trigger guard. The handsome and affordable single- and double-trigger scatterguns pack a potent punch. The combination of the ported barrels, which reduces muzzle climb, and those green fiber-optic sights, which enable easy target acquisition in all light conditions, make this is one hell of a tactical shotgun. Once this is understood, the rest is simple for our predicament. The 12 month average price is $506.40 new and $496.53 used. by Rusty Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:59 pm, Post Only difference is barrel orientation. The shotgun features an A-grade finished hardwood stock, a double trigger and brass bead sights. Century calls its side-by-side 20-gauge coach gun the JW-2000. I bought new Stoeger single trigger 12 ga. last summer when I started CAS. Regards, DPS has a price to book ratio (ttm) of 3.47 and a price to sales ratio of 1.51. Put pin and trigger block in a safe place in case you want to reinstall it for resale or repairs. With the shotshells at 25 yards, I discovered that the right barrel shot a little high and right, whereas the left barrel patterned right down the middle. The folks in the Russian AK factory know how to build a side by side! Finally, the chambers were tight enough that the shells didnt fall out after firing like they were with the other cowboys guns. Stevens S1200 Shotgun Review: Terminated, Outdated, & Celebrated. This is a job best left to a for-real shotgun gunsmith, but it can make a significant improvement in the recoil experience on the gun. Drew, Easy IF YOU know how, BUT TUFF OTHER WISE Benellis signature Inertia Driven Bolt System, TLR-4 Tac Light with a built-in laser light, Mossberg Maverick 88 Review: Big Shotun, Big Value. Browse the large selection of Coach Gun products offered by Numrich Gun Parts. Everyone who looked at it says it works just fine. Don't go doing things before you even fire it. by Buck Elliott Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:08 pm, Post An attractive trigger guard gives the Coach Gun and Coach Gun Supreme a more refined appearance, with smooth curves that complement the triggers. 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