Wiscat Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I have a Stoeger Coach gun that I used in my one and only cowboy action match many moons ago. (Probably 20 years ago; this summer I would like to do another.) The lug under the barrel is broken. I have seen some posts about getting this repaired. Can you fellas point me in the direction of a smith that could do this repair? Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Probably good to know where you’re at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Welcome! Well, welcome back actually, but I was not a member 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 39 minutes ago, Wiscat said: I have a Stoeger Coach gun that I used in my one and only cowboy action match many moons ago. (Probably 20 years ago; this summer I would like to do another.) The lug under the barrel is broken. I have seen some posts about getting this repaired. Can you fellas point me in the direction of a smith that could do this repair? Thank you, I would contact Lassiter, 3-Cut or Boomstick Jay and I'm sure there are lots of other competent Gunsmiths. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go West Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Use some stainless welding rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Boomstick Arms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Briley Manufacturing does this work and the results are excellent. One of our local shooters recently had the barrel lug on his SKB fixed and it looks like new. They are very reasonable on their prices. Their contact info is on the link bellow: https://www.briley.com (713) 932- 6995 is their phone number, if you have any problems with the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Three Cut repaired the barrel lug on one of my SKBs and did a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Ohio - Lassiter, Tom's Single Action Shop New Lebanon, OH 45345 937-687-1039 Arizona - Jim Bowie, Cowboy and Indians Store, Mojave Valley, AZ (714) 210-2720 Vermont - Jimmy Spurs, Jim McMahon, Cowboy Gun Works, Island Pond, VT, (603) 425-1189 Texas - Boomstick Jay, Jason Widmer, Boomstick Arms Co LLC, Leonard, TX 254-368-4540 North Carolina - Three Cut, James Club III, Norwood, NC (981) 474-3218 California - Shotgun Boogie, Uwe Bartch, Shotgun Boogie Gun Works, Glendora, CA (512) 645-4247 Texas - Long Hunter, Jim Finch, Long Hunter Shooting Supply, Amarillo, TX (806) 342-0000 West Virginia - Cody Conagher, Donald Jones, The Cowboy Shop, Berkeley Springs, WV (304) 258-1419 Oklahoma, Roy’s Creek Dan, Jere Korthanke, (405) 615-4577 Oklahoma - Snake Oil George, Doyle Stockstill, (918) 729-0430 Indiana- Coyote Moon Gun Works 10749 E. Green Hill Road Otterbein, Indiana 47970 765-427-2201 text or leave a message Illinois - Cowboy Carty, Carty Allaman, Western Gun Works, Monmouth, IL (309) 536-0163 Illinois - Sgt Eli, Mark Cribelar, Victory Gun Works, Fairfield, Illinois, (618) 204-9972 Nebraska - Run-N-Iron Customizing, Bertrand, Nebraska, (308) 472-1445 New Mexico - Ken Griner, Griner Gunworks, Bloomfield, NM (505) 632-9712 Oregon - Pioneer Gunworks, Portugy Joe, Joe Alves; Jr., Springfield, OR (541) 515-6084 Arizona - The Dusty Bunch, Old West Guns & Gunsmithing, Maricopa, AZ, (520) 568-2852 Texas - Lefty Wheeler, George Kucinich, Wheeler Gun Works, Willow Park, TX (817) 264-6463 Arizona - (by Appointment Only), Johnny Meadows, James Peoble johnnymeadows55@yahoo.com Pennsylvania - Encks Gun Barn, 17 East Main Ave., Myerstown, Pa., 17067, (717) 628-5084 Texas - Nate Kiowa Jones, Steve Young, Steve's Gunz, Lampasas, TX (512) 564-1015 Florida - Island Gunsmith - Tommy Bonnet (alias - El Q Jones) Amelia Island, FL (904) 557-4909 Texas - Ten-Ring Precision, Inc., 1449 Blue Crest, San Antonio, Texas 78232, 1-210-494-3063 Oklahoma - Creek County Kid, The Gun Shop, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, (918) 370-0781 Minnesota - Ahlman's Guns, (formerly Coyote Cap), Morristown, MN (507) 685-4244 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiscat Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Wow! Thanks for all the responses! I have a place to start now, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullett Sass 19707 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I took one to a cowboy shooter who in real life is a welder and he repaired mine and fit it back to the gun. Bullett 19707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I taught welding for 19 years, but would not dare touch some ones SKB, Stoeger maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripsaw Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I'm no gunsmith but I repaired one of my Stoegers and one that belonged to another pard. The lugs were not completely broken, just enough of a chunk of metal was worn off to allow the barrel to open on the first shot, preventing the second hammer from falling. Added some metal with my MIG and filed it down to a good lock up. I think one of the problems on the Stoegers is that the initial fitting is done such that the sled which engages the lug is fitted to just barely engage the lug. The two I repaired were engaged less than 1/16 inch. When I repaired the lugs, I got the lugs fitted to the point that the sled engaged the lug by more like 1/8 to 3/16 inch. This spreads the wear over a larger area, reducing the risk of breaking off the corner of the lug. I think this is just a manufacturer doing the minimum to get the gun to lock up and work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 OP, sorry to hear this. I had a brand new Stoeger, broke the lug on the 12th shell at the trap range. Their 5 year warranty plan is replacing the gun. In CA, this is a new serial number, another $50 FFL fee, another $40 background check fee, another 10-day waiting period, and shipping delays back and forth. I checked around, found broken lugs to be a common failure with Stoegers. I sent this information to Stoeger customer service and told them they are selling lemons, and I wanted a refund. And I got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiscat Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 Thanks for all suggestions! I called Lassiter and my gun should be at his shop Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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