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NYCShooter · July 27, 2012, 08:10 PM

I don't understand the recommendations for a SxS Stoeger Coach gun. What would be the scenario if the two loaded shells don't do the trick? How comfortable would his wife be under stress, at zero-dark-thirty, breaking down the gun and reloading (especially since those guns do not have extractors/ejectors), vs. having a pump loaded 6+1? And, as we all know, all things being equal, lighter guns produce heavier recoil than heavier guns.

I would recommend a 12g 870 with a short LOP stock, a Limbsaver pad, and LE132 1B ammo (low velocity, FliteControl). An alternative would be an 870 20g, same stock and pad, with a heavier load. The gun will be lighter and easier to handle, but the recoil will be about the same.

July 27, 2012, 08:10 PM	#11
NYCShooter Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2009 Posts: 103	I don't understand the recommendations for a SxS Stoeger Coach gun. What would be the scenario if the two loaded shells don't do the trick? How comfortable would his wife be under stress, at zero-dark-thirty, breaking down the gun and reloading (especially since those guns do not have extractors/ejectors), vs. having a pump loaded 6+1? And, as we all know, all things being equal, lighter guns produce heavier recoil than heavier guns. I would recommend a 12g 870 with a short LOP stock, a Limbsaver pad, and LE132 1B ammo (low velocity, FliteControl). An alternative would be an 870 20g, same stock and pad, with a heavier load. The gun will be lighter and easier to handle, but the recoil will be about the same.