Comments on: Stoeger Coachgun for home defense

By: STEVE LANGZZ

STEVE LANGZZ — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:57:46 +0000

UNDER 500.00 AND THEY CAN TRICK IT OUT A LITTLE. OWN A COACH GUN BUT RAN BURGLARS OF TWICE WITH A P228 10-9 DUE I’VE TAKEN IT TWICE TO SIG ACADEMY.

By: epnurse

epnurse — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:01:50 +0000

A small section of rail on the underside for a light would have been enough. I kinda like the thing (as I am quite a fan of coach guns in general) , but I really don’t think that tacti-cooling a coach gun is really the answer to everything.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:58:07 +0000

My buddy bought one of these things…light strikes all day! This is pure gimmick.
This was his 3rd Stoeger too, the others were fine. I say buy a standard coach gun with a single trigger, or a nice Mossberg 500 works too. : )

By: linksrds

linksrds — Sun, 24 May 2009 19:10:08 +0000

I know that the coachgun is a fine weapon system. I think that Stoeger has jsut taken it into the 21st century with the rail mount.

In 20 ga, it would be more than adequate for a home defense weapon and it is something that young adults could learn to shoot effectively, minus the recoil of a 12 ga.

By: Deathbunny

Deathbunny — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:56:13 +0000

It makes sense only for four reasons.

First, it improves your chances (as does any other defense weapon with a flashlight and optic) to properly locate and identify the target/intruder/etc. in the dark.

Second, it allows a shorter overall weapon with the same barrel length as compared to a fixed stock pump or auto.

Third, those two initial shots are probably faster or at least as fast as a semiauto.

Fourth, if you need to use it as a club, it’s probably a lot sturdier than your typical 870 or 500. Stronger too.

Honestly, as long as the “tactical engagement” only requires either intimidation (no firing) or only two shots or two shots followed by time to reload and two more shots (repeat as necessary), it’s probably a good choice. It’s also probably got a niche with the people who want a really simple to operate weapon.

By: formerflyer

formerflyer — Fri, 22 May 2009 23:03:07 +0000

I have used a coachgun as an “Everything” gun for over a decade, but, to my mind, Stoeger’s latest rendition here is less useful in that role, not more. My coachgun has ridden in my motorcycle saddlebags, in a day-pack, in a trunk, etc. It has killed doves, geese, ducks, coyotes, wild boar and deer. It has been my primary bear defense tool on a dozen trips to South East Alaska, and it has stood beside my bed in case of late night, uninvited visitors for thousands of nights. The key strength of a coachgun is that IT DOESN’T LOOK TACTICAL! ! ! When questioned about it while traveling, I can honestly say, “It’s just my old bird gun. I thought I might get a chance to do some hunting on this trip.” People who don’t know better don’t know that I’m carrying one of the most effective tactical firearms ever devised, they think I’m a Fudd who wants to shoot some birds. For those that doubt the usefulness of a coachgun in this role, recognize that for over a hundred years people in harm’s way know that anything within 50 yards of a coachgun lives only with the permission of the shooter.

I congratulate Stoeger for putting this model out. I hope it will ignite greater understanding of the usefulness of these plain looking little gems.

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By: Hazcat

Hazcat — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:00:16 +0000

Been wantin a coach gun for quite a while buy can’t find the one I want.

Cross between the new single trigger Stoeger and the Remington SP 220.

Single (or double) trigger (no hammers) blue, with interchangable chokes for around $400 (or less ).

By: Haji

Haji — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:58:05 +0000

This thing is comedy. That’s like depending on a derringer as a primary defensive carry gun; its a basic failure in planning. If you need more than two shots, you’re probably going to pay a heavy price for it. I don’t see any reason to buy this when an 870 or 500 is so affordable.

By: Hottrockin

Hottrockin — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:22:20 +0000

Hellacool! I want one too!!

My wife just wants me to stop by guns ‘n’ ammo…so you’re lucky!