Stoeger Condor Shotgun. Is it a good gun or not

Soni · February 27, 2006, 01:34 PM

I am in the market for a O/U Shotgun. How is the Stoeger Condor. And is it really made by Benelli.

Also what kind of a Shotgun is good for sporting clays.

Thanks

Soni

rugerdude · February 27, 2006, 09:12 PM

Well, it is a functional gun. It goes bang, but I think you ought to start looking at some other firearms.

My two beefs with the thing are as follows:

1. The finish is not real great, for some reason it REALLY liked to rust. I remember taking it out of the case to shoot it one day and it looked like a cheeto, so I put it in a hard case and it looked the same way the next time I took it out (both times were after about a week and a half of sitting with all of my other guns which were in the same kind of case and yet only the stoeger rusted)

2. The safety, because on the one I have, it likes to switch on after you fire it. The recoil shoves the safty to the "on" position because it's so loose.

It is not of nearly the same quality as guns that sell under the benelli name.

Also, while I was at a skeet shooting tournament, a guy had a stoeger condor that wouldn't work and someone told me about it because I had one so i went over to offer some advice about the saftey but it turned out to be something else. To my knowledge, the guy took it back to the store he bought it from.

Hope this helps, oh, and I've heard good things about EAA O/U's and I believe that they go for about the same price.

oletymer · February 27, 2006, 09:12 PM

Not made by Benelli. Made in Turkey. They might be ok.

BigV · February 28, 2006, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rugerdude

1. The finish is not real great, for some reason it REALLY liked to rust. I remember taking it out of the case to shoot it one day and it looked like a cheeto, so I put it in a hard case and it looked the same way the next time I took it out (both times were after about a week and a half of sitting with all of my other guns which were in the same kind of case and yet only the stoeger rusted)

Not to hijack the thread, but…
I would not recommend storing gun in soft or hard cases. If you have no other choice, get some silicone impregnated gun socks and put them on the guns before putting them in cases. That will minimize any rusting. JMHO.

Jart · February 28, 2006, 08:07 AM

Stoeger licenses the Benelli recoil system for use in their semi-auto.

Don't know much about the O/U, but the Condor Competition would appear viable if one was uncertain about taking up the obsess... unh, hobby.

There's a pretty active thread at Stoeger forum on making the safety manual.

firestorm9mm · February 28, 2006, 03:40 PM

If your going to get one get the competition condor. Its a good gun for the price you can always buy high end later on once you are hooked. Btw and gun will look like a cheeto if you leave it stored in a case.

deanadell · March 1, 2006, 11:05 AM

Soni
I've been shooting mine for 5 years now without a problem, whether it's a Quail hunt, Phesant shoot, or a 100 round Sporting Clay course. Patterns well to point of aim, functions flawlessly, and got it on sale new at Dick's Sporting Goods for $299.00....can't beat that with a stick.

Bobshouse · March 1, 2006, 11:42 AM

From what I'm hearing, its a decent gun for the price. I'm looking to buy one in 16 gauge, if I can find one...

Bob

rugerdude · March 1, 2006, 06:02 PM

To clarify on the gun rusting: I had all 7 of my other firearms in the exact same place. Some were in soft cases, two were in hard cases and one was uncased. The stoeger is the ONLY one that rusted, and it rusted bad, multiple times, after I tried putting even more oil on it, and putting it in a hard case.

Also, I like my guns to work correctly.

From my experience, you can do better, however I realize that ANY gun company can make a lemon.

Skeetin'870 · March 12, 2006, 10:49 PM

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Skeetin'870 · March 12, 2006, 10:49 PM

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Skeetin'870 · March 12, 2006, 10:50 PM

Also the condor IS NOT made in Turkey it is made in Brazil. I can also attest to its rustiness It was not stored for more than 7 days and keeping a gun in the case is not that bad if you prepare it properly. My 3200 does not leave its case. Granted I oil and then wrap silicone cloths around the actual metal but I know of many top shooters who store their K-80's in the hard case it came in. Granted LONG term storage in a case is bad but in the short term it is fine. Again though if properly prepared and checked on every 4-6 weeks they WILL be fine.

Just my $.02

PATH · March 16, 2006, 09:47 AM

I just picked one up at the Friends of the NRA Dinner and this thread has beeen quite illuminating. My little O/U will be recieving a little more attention in order to prevent rusting!

rll1931 · March 21, 2006, 08:52 AM

I have a used 12 ga in very good shape that i bought used from a lady back at my old store. The only problem is that it double fires. Both the barrels go off when firing it. I wanted to sell it to a person who can fix this. Is it a problem to be fixed. Please let me know,Jack

147 Grain · March 22, 2006, 10:00 PM

Just bought a new Stoeger Conder 12 / 20 Combo Deluxe Supreme with higher quality wood and fit / finish than most.

This Brazillian made gun / combo thru Sportsman Warehouse is an outstanding bargain for $499.

February 27, 2006, 01:34 PM	#1
Soni Junior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Posts: 5	Stoeger Condor Shotgun. Is it a good gun or not I am in the market for a O/U Shotgun. How is the Stoeger Condor. And is it really made by Benelli. Also what kind of a Shotgun is good for sporting clays. Thanks Soni

February 27, 2006, 09:12 PM	#2
rugerdude Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2004 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,443	Well, it is a functional gun. It goes bang, but I think you ought to start looking at some other firearms. My two beefs with the thing are as follows: 1. The finish is not real great, for some reason it REALLY liked to rust. I remember taking it out of the case to shoot it one day and it looked like a cheeto, so I put it in a hard case and it looked the same way the next time I took it out (both times were after about a week and a half of sitting with all of my other guns which were in the same kind of case and yet only the stoeger rusted) 2. The safety, because on the one I have, it likes to switch on after you fire it. The recoil shoves the safty to the "on" position because it's so loose. It is not of nearly the same quality as guns that sell under the benelli name. Also, while I was at a skeet shooting tournament, a guy had a stoeger condor that wouldn't work and someone told me about it because I had one so i went over to offer some advice about the saftey but it turned out to be something else. To my knowledge, the guy took it back to the store he bought it from. Hope this helps, oh, and I've heard good things about EAA O/U's and I believe that they go for about the same price. __________________ "The SKS is a rifle, made the way they should be, out of a heavy block of crappy commie steel, set in an inletted semi-reshaped 2x4." Not my quote but I agree completely.

February 28, 2006, 03:40 PM	#6
firestorm9mm Member Join Date: January 14, 2006 Location: Plains PA Posts: 88	If your going to get one get the competition condor. Its a good gun for the price you can always buy high end later on once you are hooked. Btw and gun will look like a cheeto if you leave it stored in a case. __________________ Everytime I shoot the X moves

March 1, 2006, 06:02 PM	#9
rugerdude Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2004 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,443	To clarify on the gun rusting: I had all 7 of my other firearms in the exact same place. Some were in soft cases, two were in hard cases and one was uncased. The stoeger is the ONLY one that rusted, and it rusted bad, multiple times, after I tried putting even more oil on it, and putting it in a hard case. Also, I like my guns to work correctly. From my experience, you can do better, however I realize that ANY gun company can make a lemon. __________________ "The SKS is a rifle, made the way they should be, out of a heavy block of crappy commie steel, set in an inletted semi-reshaped 2x4." Not my quote but I agree completely.

March 12, 2006, 10:49 PM	#10
Skeetin'870 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2005 Location: Tulsa,Ok. Posts: 288	AhAhhh Quadruple Post Darn You Aol delete this if you can __________________ Mental prep for skeet 1 Look for the Bird 2 Gun speed to target speed 3 Head on the gun 4 Follow Through

February 27, 2006, 09:12 PM	#3
oletymer Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Posts: 338	Not made by Benelli. Made in Turkey. They might be ok.

February 28, 2006, 08:07 AM	#5
Jart Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2001 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 1,647	Stoeger licenses the Benelli recoil system for use in their semi-auto. Don't know much about the O/U, but the Condor Competition would appear viable if one was uncertain about taking up the obsess... unh, hobby. There's a pretty active thread at Stoeger forum on making the safety manual.

March 1, 2006, 11:05 AM	#7
deanadell Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2005 Location: Upstate, South Carolina Posts: 639	Soni I've been shooting mine for 5 years now without a problem, whether it's a Quail hunt, Phesant shoot, or a 100 round Sporting Clay course. Patterns well to point of aim, functions flawlessly, and got it on sale new at Dick's Sporting Goods for $299.00....can't beat that with a stick.

March 1, 2006, 11:42 AM	#8
Bobshouse Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2000 Location: CalaBANALLGUNSifornia Posts: 336	From what I'm hearing, its a decent gun for the price. I'm looking to buy one in 16 gauge, if I can find one... Bob

March 12, 2006, 10:50 PM	#13
Skeetin'870 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2005 Location: Tulsa,Ok. Posts: 288	Also the condor IS NOT made in Turkey it is made in Brazil. I can also attest to its rustiness It was not stored for more than 7 days and keeping a gun in the case is not that bad if you prepare it properly. My 3200 does not leave its case. Granted I oil and then wrap silicone cloths around the actual metal but I know of many top shooters who store their K-80's in the hard case it came in. Granted LONG term storage in a case is bad but in the short term it is fine. Again though if properly prepared and checked on every 4-6 weeks they WILL be fine. Just my $.02 __________________ Mental prep for skeet 1 Look for the Bird 2 Gun speed to target speed 3 Head on the gun 4 Follow Through

March 16, 2006, 09:47 AM	#14
PATH Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 1999 Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 1,489	I just picked one up at the Friends of the NRA Dinner and this thread has beeen quite illuminating. My little O/U will be recieving a little more attention in order to prevent rusting! __________________ For sure it is an evil spite, and breaking to the heart, For Irishmen to watch a fight and not be taking part. -Robert Service 'How MacPherson Held The Floor' Last edited by PATH; March 17, 2006 at 09:39 PM.

March 21, 2006, 08:52 AM	#15
rll1931 Junior Member Join Date: March 15, 2006 Posts: 10	condor I have a used 12 ga in very good shape that i bought used from a lady back at my old store. The only problem is that it double fires. Both the barrels go off when firing it. I wanted to sell it to a person who can fix this. Is it a problem to be fixed. Please let me know,Jack

March 22, 2006, 10:00 PM	#16
147 Grain Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2005 Posts: 281	Just bought a new Stoeger Conder 12 / 20 Combo Deluxe Supreme with higher quality wood and fit / finish than most. This Brazillian made gun / combo thru Sportsman Warehouse is an outstanding bargain for $499. __________________ Aim for the Thoracic Triangle Area between the armpits & throat.