Selector switch on Stevens 612 Gold Wing SxS

Unlicensed Dremel · October 30, 2014, 10:03 AM

I'm getting a Stevens 612 Gold Wing SxS 20g of manuf. about 4 years ago (sold it to my friend; now buying it back). These have been discontinued now (at least importing this model from Turkey and slapping a Stevens brand on it).

My issue with it is the selector switch / safety is "loosey goosey", meaning that not only does it slide left and right like it should, and forward and backward like it should, it also "yaws" or twists a bit on it's central axis both clockwise and counterclockwise, which doesn't inspire confidence.

Is this something a 'smith could like do an easy fix on, to make it feel more solid, or is that a tough fix?

Thanks.

Should I put this in gunsmithing instead?

Creek Henry · October 30, 2014, 05:23 PM

Don't ship it back to Savage. They'll ship you back a 512. That's what happened to me anyway :)

Unlicensed Dremel · November 8, 2014, 04:10 PM

Creek Henry - sorry to hear that - what ended up happening on that?

I have bought the 612 back which makes me happy, but sadly, though I had hoped that it would, this has NOT eliminated my desire for a Montefeltro Silver in 20 ga also. It's a nag that seems to be growing.... might turn into a "must have".

https://www.google.com/search?q=stev...+612+goldwing+

https://www.google.com/search?q=bene...ed=0CAgQ_AUoAw

Creek Henry · November 9, 2014, 12:10 AM

The 612 is a fun little gun. I found it too whippy for me so I actually like the 512 better. It pattered too low so I put a shim on the rib. That annoys me but at least the 2 barrels hit to the same point of aim.

The Montereltro looks sweet too. Someday maybe...

October 30, 2014, 10:03 AM	#1
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	Selector switch on Stevens 612 Gold Wing SxS I'm getting a Stevens 612 Gold Wing SxS 20g of manuf. about 4 years ago (sold it to my friend; now buying it back). These have been discontinued now (at least importing this model from Turkey and slapping a Stevens brand on it). My issue with it is the selector switch / safety is "loosey goosey", meaning that not only does it slide left and right like it should, and forward and backward like it should, it also "yaws" or twists a bit on it's central axis both clockwise and counterclockwise, which doesn't inspire confidence. Is this something a 'smith could like do an easy fix on, to make it feel more solid, or is that a tough fix? Thanks. Should I put this in gunsmithing instead?

October 30, 2014, 05:23 PM	#2
Creek Henry Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 514	Don't ship it back to Savage. They'll ship you back a 512. That's what happened to me anyway :)

November 8, 2014, 04:10 PM	#3
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	Creek Henry - sorry to hear that - what ended up happening on that? I have bought the 612 back which makes me happy, but sadly, though I had hoped that it would, this has NOT eliminated my desire for a Montefeltro Silver in 20 ga also. It's a nag that seems to be growing.... might turn into a "must have". https://www.google.com/search?q=stev...+612+goldwing+ https://www.google.com/search?q=bene...ed=0CAgQ_AUoAw

November 9, 2014, 12:10 AM	#4
Creek Henry Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 514	The 612 is a fun little gun. I found it too whippy for me so I actually like the 512 better. It pattered too low so I put a shim on the rib. That annoys me but at least the 2 barrels hit to the same point of aim. The Montereltro looks sweet too. Someday maybe...