Coach gun time...

[RevolverDen]

I've been wanting a coach gun for a a while now, and after somewhat of an exhaustive search and comparison, I finally arrived at a decision.

I looked at both current production and out of production examples including Rossi Stoeger, CZ and others. The pricing difference was greatest between the CZ and the others. While this CZ was very nice with features like the external hammers, I found that I preferred the internal hammer design and ended up choosing the Stoeger deluxe 12 gauge.

It came down to the only choice was to have the blued finish or the stainless or nickel finish. I ended up choosing the nickel as it appealed to me the most with the contrasting walnut stock and grip.

Well this purchase was mostly for the novelty of having a coach gun after having at home now for a few hours I see this could do duty as a cowboy action shooting gun as well as a home defense shotgun or truck gun. After looking at the various online postings and some videos I have to say that I am in the court of opinion that says Stoeger makes a very nice firearm, and the quality on this one seems to be flawless thus far.

I am uploading the unboxing photos now and will have those shown shortly.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d127/FenderDen/IMG_0691.jpg

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[RevolverDen]

Slide Show Link: ---->>

 

[klausinak]

I've never had a lot of interest in them, other than they are cool! Just couldn't bring myself to lay down the cash for one . I do remember when I worked @ the LGS, we had one of the CZ's come in used. What boggled my mind was that it had external hammers & a thumb safety . Then there was another one, can't remember the make, but it appeared to have had Bubba's touch . The work didn't look all that bad, but it was a 12 ga with a brass crescent buttplate; that and the drop @ comb looked to be measured in feet. I took one look at that & my shoulder started to whimper . Good luck w/ the new toy, I look forward to the pictures.

-Klaus

 

[loknload]

Had to have one as well. My choice at the time was a Savage Stevens that was cut down and redone for a cowboy action shooter. he already had the gun and wanted to use it instead of buying one. It too is a hammer less model as well. Got a good deal on it at a gun show
Good luck with it and I hope it serves you well

 

[RevolverDen]

The Stoegar Model I purchased is #31842.

Specs:

• AA-Grade Gloss Walnut, Polished Nickel
• Barrel length: 20"
• Weight: 6.5 lbs
• Overall Length: 36.5"
• Chokes: IC, M
• Type of Sights: Brass bead
• Length of Pull: 14-1/2″
• Drop at Heel: 2-1/2″
• Drop at Comb: 1-1/2″
• Trigger: Double
• Shell extractor: Built-in
• MSRP:$549

Video...​

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFVXJqfOjZU​

 

[RevolverDen]

Had to have one as well. My choice at the time was a Savage Stevens that was cut down and redone for a cowboy action shooter. he already had the gun and wanted to use it instead of buying one. It too is a hammer less model as well. Got a good deal on it at a gun show
Good luck with it and I hope it serves you well

Thanks! Congrats on yours as well! I also forgot to mention I compared both the Single trigger and Double Trigger design, and the double trigger just felt more natural to use, which may be contrary to how others find double triggers.

 

[Watchdog]

For some reason I can't fathom, I want one of those, too. I like the ones with the walnut stock and forend, although I think when I get one, I'll get the traditional blue. I think you made a good choice in getting one. Enjoy!

 

[loknload]

RD, mine has double triggers as well, In firing it goes fast from one trigger to the next.
The one thing I like to use mine for is small game and pheasant, it's a great little brush gun!

 

[blujax01]

Well, from the business end, they look twice as scary as a pump!

 

[JJEH]

Very nice looking, congrats.

 

[5-Shot]

I shot (at) doves with an exposed hammer Rossi 20 gage for years. It was great fun.

Ed

 

[Mule Packer]

Congrats on the new acquisition!

I've always had an affinity for coach guns since I had the barrels shortened over 40 years ago on an old Sears 12 gauge side-by-side. My brother-in-law wanted that gun in the worst way, so I sold it to him for thirty bucks. He said it was the best pheasant gun he ever had.

Since that time, I bought a used Fox Model B in 16 gauge and cut the barrels down to 19 inches. But years later, my youngest son who was living down in Tucson, was looking for a good home defense gun, so I let him take that home with him. He loves it. So does everybody else who shoots it.

Now, I have two coach guns...a 1916 Fox Sterlingworth that had the barrels cut down, and a CZ hammer gun. Both in 12 gauge. I got 'em both used. I've used them for cowboy action shooting in the past, but now I use them primarily for home defense and something to toss in the back seat of the pickup truck.

I also have a Stoeger Uplander in 12 gauge with 26-inch barrels. Stoeger makes a nice, affordable shotgun...and they're even nicer if you smooth 'em up a bit so they aren't too stiff.

Again, congratulations on your purchase. I think you'll really enjoy it.

My Fox Sterlingworth and CZ:

 

[Rpg]

Coach guns are great hd guns. I like them much more than pumps for that purpose.

They are shorter than pumps or autos of comparable barrel length by 4-6 inches, better balanced and much handier in tite quarters.

If you can't get it done with two shots in 12 or 20 gauge inside a residence, 5-9 shots won't solve your problem.

I hunt and shoot almost exclusively (over the last years) with sxs double shotguns, so I'm accustomed to the platform. Now days most folks don't use them much, which is a loss to the sport.

Don't ignore a coach gun as a first choice hd gun.

 

[mc5aw]

Those Stoeger Coach Guns are a nice value < $600.

 

[Iggy]

I had one of those old twice barreled double shoot guns, nickle plated with gold hammers that rode under the front seat of my patrol cars until the Patrol issued Model 870's.

The butt stock was sawed off into a pistol grip and the barrels ended at the front end of the forestock. It might have been a touch short. Don't know what became of that gun, must have fallen in a badger hole or sumthin'.

It kept 4 escapees from a prison in Missouri layin' in a mud hole until backup arrived 45 minutes after they come a bustin' out of their stolen car.

Backup was an off duty Deputy from Medicine Bow with a Tommy gun and a pickup. Them muddy buggers warn't gonna ride the 50 miles to the Iron Tipi in my brand new Buick Patrol car, no siree, they warn't.

 

[Art Doc]

I got one of those. Seems like I got one of most things...anyway, bought this around 1995 in Cincinnati. Was on sale for $179 or $189. No recoil pad so 3" Magnum buck or slug loads are molar rattlers. I added the swivels thinking I may carry it at some point. So far, no. Very compact, hardly any weight (too light, really) and as somebody said, major intimidation factor staring down a combined 1.5" of muzzle.

BTW- shortly after I got this, I went to a gun show one town over and a dealer was selling Remington and Federal 5 packs. Had 00 buck or slug in either 2.75" or 3". Your choice for one buck. Think I bought about $150 worth.

 

[cobretti]

Here's my 12 gauge Rossi Overland. It also has a steel buttstock plate. The first time I shot it was with 00 buckshot 3-inch Magnum shells.

Yeah, I won't do that again.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

My first coach gun was a early 1920's Crescent hammer gun cut to 22", I sold it at a gun show in the late 80's to a cowboy shooter. I bought a Chinese coach gun with hammers then around 2002, played with it some and got rid of it a couple on months ago. I could never get the action to not be rough and jerky. I have some SxS's still but they are all 28 or 30 inches long. But for cowboy shooting I love my '97 made in 1904 and cut to 18 1/8" with a shortened follower so I have 6 in the tube for wild bunch. When it finally wears out, I have 1954 with a poly choke I'll cut to around 20" to replace it. But NOTHING looks meaner that a short SxS, and nothing sounds meaner than a broke-in '97! Ivan

 

[45Wheelgun]

Here's my 12 gauge Rossi Overland. It also has a steel buttstock plate. The first time I shot it was with 00 buckshot 3-inch Magnum shells.

Yeah, I won't do that again.

The Rossi Overland is my "go to" coach gun. I have owned several over the years. Love my 12, still looking for a 20 gauge. I love the exposed hammers and the case colored hardware.

I used to shoot sporting clays with one. People would laugh when I took it out of the case. They stopped laughing when they saw my scores compared to theirs.

 

[AirForceShooter]

I want one.

AFS