Ozark Okie Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Just wrapped up my first year of shooting with our club shoot yesterday; thinking of my improvement plan for next year. In addition to practice, practice (physical and mental), I will likely add a different SxS shotgun. My Stoeger coachgun has served me well and I'll keep shooting it until I find the right deal on an SKB or similar....something that will handle a little more nimbly for me. My least favorite thing about the Stoeger is the forearm: 1) I cant get it to fit tightly...gun locks up tight, but forearm moves a little in my hand. I've used leather shims between forearm wood and barrels and in the locking hook under barrels...still loose. 2), I've never been a fan of beavertail forearms, wonder if there is a way to refine it a little. I know its not a fine English field gun, but if anyone has done anything to reshape one and thin it down a little, I'd like to know your experience. Would have to be well proportioned and I wouldn't want to botch up the checkering. Thanks for any comments, suggestions on the coachgun.....and many thanks for all the help and information I have received over the past year. Merry Christmas to all! Ozark Okie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 You could make a leather wrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 My forearm wiggles a little on my Stoeger.. I checked all the screws to make sure they we tight.. they were.. So I put a couple layers of duct tape between the forearm and barrels.. Seem to help a little.. Rance Thinkin' duct tape won't fix everything perfect.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I used archery camo tape under my forestock and it works for a while. Then replace! I only notice the movement at the bench, can't say I ever noticed it while shooting. The checkering and finish were cheesy on my Stoeger, so I sanded all the checkering off and refinished with Tru-Oil. Don't miss the checkering at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czhen Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I have also an issue with mine I found my forehand grip too thick for propper handling, solid so far, but uncomfortable to open fast. In the foreseen future I will modify the contour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Okie Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 Cowboys, thank you for the feedback. Agree the forearm wrap would tighten it up, as would the tape (I'm a big fan of duct tape, having used it for everything from bandages to small boats with my grandkids), but I think I can tighten it up by a little careful "hammer adjustment" on the underbarrel lug.....gonna try that. czhen, I'm ready to modify the contour of my forearm as your are; thinking of taking off maybe 3/16-1/4" on each side, leaving a little up on the barrels. I believe I can do most of the removal on my bench sander and finish the rounding contours by hand. I'd be interested in hearing and seeing what you come up with. Again, my thanks to all of you and my best wishes for a Merry Christmas! OO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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