Smoothing or loosening up Coach gun break

athanasor · October 7, 2010, 07:18 PM

I recently bought a Stoeger Coach Gun in 12 guage. It is "wicked stiff" to break open. Other than 100's of practice breaks, has anyone ever used a stone or emery cloth to accomplish the desired smoothness?

Please keep in mind that my native American name translates as "Fumbles with Tools"

oneounceload · October 7, 2010, 07:27 PM

You might try using a little grease after it has been cleaned. Apply the grease on the hinge pin and other bearing surfaces. The stiffness is usually related to trying to cock on opening. Some of these inexpensive guns will smooth up nicely, some do not. The multiple breaks method (with the grease) will do the best job

mete · October 7, 2010, 08:01 PM

Even the Brownings are very stiff at first ! I recommend putting some good grease on the pin and bolt ,especially the high pressure types , and while you're watching the tube ,open and close the action at least 100 times ! That will make a difference.

fxdrider · November 15, 2010, 09:05 AM

Here's an article that might be of help:

Slicking up the Stoeger S x S Shotgun

October 7, 2010, 07:18 PM	#1
athanasor Member Join Date: September 5, 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 55	Smoothing or loosening up Coach gun break I recently bought a Stoeger Coach Gun in 12 guage. It is "wicked stiff" to break open. Other than 100's of practice breaks, has anyone ever used a stone or emery cloth to accomplish the desired smoothness? Please keep in mind that my native American name translates as "Fumbles with Tools"

October 7, 2010, 08:01 PM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Even the Brownings are very stiff at first ! I recommend putting some good grease on the pin and bolt ,especially the high pressure types , and while you're watching the tube ,open and close the action at least 100 times ! That will make a difference. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

November 15, 2010, 09:05 AM	#4
fxdrider Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2007 Location: Stafford, VA - transplanted from upstate New York Posts: 119	Here's an article that might be of help: Slicking up the Stoeger S x S Shotgun __________________ If you are finished, unload and show clear....

October 7, 2010, 07:27 PM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	You might try using a little grease after it has been cleaned. Apply the grease on the hinge pin and other bearing surfaces. The stiffness is usually related to trying to cock on opening. Some of these inexpensive guns will smooth up nicely, some do not. The multiple breaks method (with the grease) will do the best job