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Thank you for the anecdote; I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. Do you have an alternative recommendation for a starter sxs? I see a modern Charles Daly 500 MSRP: $650. Would that be your first choice?

Thank you for the anecdote. Was the installation due to a broken pin or did you install them as an upgrade? Thanks for the advice, all. I think I’ll keep an eye out for a used Stoeger to pop up somewhere.

LGS has a Rossi Overland (used) and a Stoeger Coach (new). I’m new to CAS and trying not to wear out my old ‘97. My only other shotgun experience is a Winchester Model 24 SxS, but that was a gift from my late grandfather and I’d hate to run it too hard. Right now, the Rossi is about $150 more than the Stoeger. I like the look and feel of the exposed hammers, but I’ve seen that repair parts may be hard to come by. Can anyone weigh in with their own experiences, opinions, or alternative recommendations? Thanks for your time!