HELP Stoeger problem

[J.C. Smoke, SASS #22300]

I have an  old Stoeger that's had a lot of rounde's  thu it all B/P  now it's taken to popping open between shot's , it doesn't do it all the time any idea what's going on 

[Marauder SASS #13056]

The lugs have worn so they no longer completely lock.  It can be repaired by a good smith.  Weld up where it is worn and smooth out.  Also check how far the bar goes into the lug to help avoiding it happening again.
https://marauder.homestead.com/files/Stoeger2.html

[Griff]

58 minutes ago, Marauder SASS #13056 said:

The lugs have worn so they no longer completely lock.  It can be repaired by a good smith.  Weld up where it is worn and smooth out.  Also check how far the bar goes into the lug to help avoiding it happening again.
https://marauder.homestead.com/files/Stoeger2.html

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[Eyesa Horg]

Also for grins, remove the stock and lever latch parts and be sure a piece of shot or other debris hasn't gotten in there.

Edited January 12 by Eyesa Horg
Otto stinks!

[John Kloehr]

There are several sources for the problem. Here is the fix on mine:

 

 

[Frontier Lone Rider]

I have worked on that Lug on a couple of folks Stoegers, seemed to fix their opening after a shot.

[Michigan Slim]

Talk to Flushdraw at Paradise Pass. He can get you fixed I'd wager.

[watab kid]

On 1/10/2026 at 7:19 PM, J.C. Smoke, SASS #22300 said:

I have an  old Stoeger that's had a lot of rounde's  thu it all B/P  now it's taken to popping open between shot's , it doesn't do it all the time any idea what's going on 

mine developed that problem a year ago , my LGS tightened it up and have had no other issues , i think i jusyt shot it enough to open up the action and my grip would force the issue , after he adjusted it its tight and sound , ill get more years out of it without a doubt , 

 

bit im looking to shoot different revolvers 1875 outlaws  [basically 1858s with conversions] and 1860 henry rifle this year for fun so may shoot my hammered double more this year , we shall see