Red Cent 453 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Anyone with experience with the SxS? http://www.outdoorhub.com/pr/2013/01/16/stoegers-new-longfowler-series-12-gauge-double-barrel-shotguns/ Link to post Share on other sites
John Henry Quick 579 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Anyone with experience with the SxS? http://www.outdoorhub.com/pr/2013/01/16/stoegers-new-longfowler-series-12-gauge-double-barrel-shotguns/ I have no experience with it, but it looks like the Uplander with 4 more inches of barrel and extended chokes that I think the rules would require you to replace with flush mounted chokes. Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Al #22045 12 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Stoeger shotguns with two triggers seem to work OK. On the other hand, my experience with a single trigger Stoeger was poor. Didn't work the way it was supposed to. Sometimes it didn't work right, and sometimes it didn't work at all. Link to post Share on other sites
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 2,930 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Yep, extended choke tubes would have to be replaced. Has a matte finish - may not be to everyone's taste. Why get a long barrel version when Stoeger already sells the same action chopped to a short version? The definition of insanity is buying the same gun as you bought before, except not set up as you want to use it, for the second time. Good luck, GJ Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent 453 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 First, a hacksaw would take care of the choke problem. Second, the gun is made by an old firearm maker, Brazil’s E.M. Amantino. The reviews give its finish and fit a D. 'bout the same as any less than $500.00 (street price is around $400.00) foreign made gun. And a used one will cost less. And it could give me something to do this month. Did a Baikal some time back and just finished a 311. Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Dog, SASS #20401 29 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Single barrel Stoegers are to be avoided, they are junk. For that matter so are the 2 trigger ones but at least the 2 triggers work for a while. The single trigger ones often don't. Link to post Share on other sites
Jackson Rose, SASS #45478 81 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I bought an Uplander a few years ago because it was cheaper than the coach gun. Hacksaw and a trip in a mill provided a 20 inch coach gun. It has a single trigger that I have had no problems with. Shoots Remington club shells, both new and reloaded with BP without trouble. I would buy another but I already have a double trigger that I bought in 2000 that is still functioning fine. If you buy at Dick's they might still offer a rebate, but you have to ask for it. Link to post Share on other sites
Warden Callaway 4,816 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Mary likes our Uplander better than the coach gun. One reason is the longer barrels make it easier to open - at least between the two Stoegers we have, There seems to be no shortage of Stoeger coach guns so I don't see any wisdom in buying a long barreled model and cutting it down. Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent 453 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Fun to work on. Link to post Share on other sites
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