Wanted 12 gauge "coach gun"

old bear · March 16, 2010, 04:42 PM

Good evening all, Can any of recommend a good quality 12 gauge “coach gun.” This will be used for S.D. only. Thanks for your help.

Mossy500 · March 16, 2010, 06:15 PM

hey, ive heard the Stoeger coach guns are pretty good, but alot of people dont like that the safety automatically re-engages when you break it open. around $399

i bought a Century arms coach gun a few weeks ago. i love it, it has the old style look, single action exposed hammers. easy take down, every fits great. i really like it. i was shooting clays with it last weekend and after i got used to it i hit most of them. that was my first time doing clays. priced around $260

Hog Buster · March 16, 2010, 07:48 PM

I’ve got a Stoeger Coach Gun and pleased with it. It’s made in Brazil and has the European style safety, goes on when you open it and has to be taken off after re-closing it to fire. Doesn’t bother me, but some folks don’t like this feature. It can be modified however. I use mine for varmint and vermin control. It’s barreled modified and improved cylinder and groups well out to about 30 yards. It’s chambered for 3 inch shells also. Points quick and fit and finish is good. I paid about $300.00 for it.

Lavid2002 · March 16, 2010, 07:50 PM

Every coach gun we sell at the store seems to come back broken....

Stoeger that is.

LateNightFlight · March 16, 2010, 08:35 PM

I have a Stoeger single trigger coach gun that I leave out for HD with 3" mag buck loads, with extra ammo in a buttstock shell holder.

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Every (Stoeger) coach gun we sell at the store seems to come back broken....

Hmmm, hate to hear that. I haven't shot mine much so no problems so far. What kind of issues have you seen with these?

oneounceload · March 16, 2010, 08:46 PM

An "automatic safety" is a common feature on field guns. It is usually not found on target guns.

ice monkey · March 16, 2010, 10:23 PM

Just about any “coach gun” will do if it’s for SD. Clearly, by definition (hopefully anyway), a SD gun will never be used. All one has to do is pattern it (ideally), shoot it for reliability and “familiarity” as much as you feel you need … and you're off to the races. Even “cheap” sxs’s (Stoeger) are up to that these days. It’s when you take it out and shoot round after round of sporting clays that you run into trouble.

Bottom line is; if it’s going to sit at home 353 days of the year – a Stoegar will do. Even if you do a little hunting with it - the Stoeger will do. If you’re going to play some clays with it though, move up a class or two (my Stoeger couldn't take the punishment).

March 16, 2010, 04:42 PM	#1
old bear Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2009 Location: Not close enough to the beach Posts: 1,477	Wanted 12 gauge "coach gun" Good evening all, Can any of recommend a good quality 12 gauge “coach gun.” This will be used for S.D. only. Thanks for your help.

March 16, 2010, 06:15 PM	#2
Mossy500 Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 120	hey, ive heard the Stoeger coach guns are pretty good, but alot of people dont like that the safety automatically re-engages when you break it open. around $399 i bought a Century arms coach gun a few weeks ago. i love it, it has the old style look, single action exposed hammers. easy take down, every fits great. i really like it. i was shooting clays with it last weekend and after i got used to it i hit most of them. that was my first time doing clays. priced around $260 __________________ NRA member "Its only illegal if you get caught"

March 16, 2010, 07:48 PM	#3
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	I’ve got a Stoeger Coach Gun and pleased with it. It’s made in Brazil and has the European style safety, goes on when you open it and has to be taken off after re-closing it to fire. Doesn’t bother me, but some folks don’t like this feature. It can be modified however. I use mine for varmint and vermin control. It’s barreled modified and improved cylinder and groups well out to about 30 yards. It’s chambered for 3 inch shells also. Points quick and fit and finish is good. I paid about $300.00 for it. __________________ Those who beat their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.-Thomas Jefferson

March 16, 2010, 07:50 PM	#4
Lavid2002 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2007 Posts: 2,568	Every coach gun we sell at the store seems to come back broken.... Stoeger that is. __________________ Math>Grammar

March 16, 2010, 08:46 PM	#6
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	An "automatic safety" is a common feature on field guns. It is usually not found on target guns.

March 16, 2010, 10:23 PM	#7
ice monkey Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 416	Just about any “coach gun” will do if it’s for SD. Clearly, by definition (hopefully anyway), a SD gun will never be used. All one has to do is pattern it (ideally), shoot it for reliability and “familiarity” as much as you feel you need … and you're off to the races. Even “cheap” sxs’s (Stoeger) are up to that these days. It’s when you take it out and shoot round after round of sporting clays that you run into trouble. Bottom line is; if it’s going to sit at home 353 days of the year – a Stoegar will do. Even if you do a little hunting with it - the Stoeger will do. If you’re going to play some clays with it though, move up a class or two (my Stoeger couldn't take the punishment).