Coach guns. Stoeger vs. IZH

makarov · March 3, 2002, 12:48 AM

Stoeger SxS Coach Gun nice wood $267

Russian coach gun IZH - $220

Opinions? I just like the looks of them. Think a short barrel coach gun would be fun. I didn't look at the Stoeger very closely. Are they made in Brazil?

makarov · March 16, 2002, 12:28 AM

Just posting again since the server went down. Nice to see it back up and running. Mostly curious about quality of the Brazilian gun vs. the Russian.

Wild Irish · March 16, 2002, 01:27 AM

Makarov, Sir! I've had the Stoeger version for several years, and it is a hoot. Don't know much about the Russkie one, but I believe it is a bit more than the $350 I dropped for mine. I've always had a thing for doubles, and these came around just in time to scratch an itch that I had going for a snake-eyed shorty. My home is small, and it is just the ticket for "just in case". A pump will spit out more, but after shooting (dead last) in a local IPSC, simple for now seems to be the right move. I did pack the Stoeger with me several years ago into Alaska, never felt undergunned. For a sling I cut up a pair of Levis, leaving a front and back pocket. Sewed up the bottom of the pant leg, and worked a leather piggin strip through the top (pockets) part to semi-cinch it, then added a leather sling top to bottom. Some ScotchGuard for weather resistance, and off I went. Whichever flavor you get, I'm sure you'll enjoy!

Brooks · March 16, 2002, 10:15 PM

I think that you can find a review in the Aug. 2001 AMERICAN RIFLEMAN on affordable side by sides including both the IZH and Stoeger. I can't remember if they addressed coach guns.

Last fall, I bought the IZH 27 and believe it was a great buy.

Hemicuda · March 18, 2002, 12:18 PM

I've had a 12 Ga. Stoeger Coachgun for quite a while now...

I LOVE this shorty 12... whatta fun gun to shoot...

only problem was the stock was a tad short, but since it came w/ a hard plastic butt plate, a Pachmar Decellerator recoil pad was in order anyway...

I had a swivel-stud affixed between the barrels, almost out to the muzzle, and added a sling...

GREAT buckshot gun for brush... and even does well on turkeys...

Meowhead · March 18, 2002, 02:53 PM

What about the Rossi Overland? I THINK that's the name, anyway. Is it still being made?

Nice quality, 3" chambers, 20" barrels, exposed hammers with no safety. Very simple, VERY fun to shoot.

March 3, 2002, 12:48 AM	#1
makarov Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Location: Washington State Posts: 709	Coach guns. Stoeger vs. IZH Stoeger SxS Coach Gun nice wood $267 Russian coach gun IZH - $220 Opinions? I just like the looks of them. Think a short barrel coach gun would be fun. I didn't look at the Stoeger very closely. Are they made in Brazil?

March 16, 2002, 01:27 AM	#3
Wild Irish Member Join Date: November 25, 2001 Location: Chico Cal. Posts: 77	snake-eyes for HD! Makarov, Sir! I've had the Stoeger version for several years, and it is a hoot. Don't know much about the Russkie one, but I believe it is a bit more than the $350 I dropped for mine. I've always had a thing for doubles, and these came around just in time to scratch an itch that I had going for a snake-eyed shorty. My home is small, and it is just the ticket for "just in case". A pump will spit out more, but after shooting (dead last) in a local IPSC, simple for now seems to be the right move. I did pack the Stoeger with me several years ago into Alaska, never felt undergunned. For a sling I cut up a pair of Levis, leaving a front and back pocket. Sewed up the bottom of the pant leg, and worked a leather piggin strip through the top (pockets) part to semi-cinch it, then added a leather sling top to bottom. Some ScotchGuard for weather resistance, and off I went. Whichever flavor you get, I'm sure you'll enjoy!

March 16, 2002, 10:15 PM	#4
Brooks Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Mn Posts: 105	Review I think that you can find a review in the Aug. 2001 AMERICAN RIFLEMAN on affordable side by sides including both the IZH and Stoeger. I can't remember if they addressed coach guns. Last fall, I bought the IZH 27 and believe it was a great buy.

March 18, 2002, 12:18 PM	#5
Hemicuda Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,757	I've had a 12 Ga. Stoeger Coachgun for quite a while now... I LOVE this shorty 12... whatta fun gun to shoot... only problem was the stock was a tad short, but since it came w/ a hard plastic butt plate, a Pachmar Decellerator recoil pad was in order anyway... I had a swivel-stud affixed between the barrels, almost out to the muzzle, and added a sling... GREAT buckshot gun for brush... and even does well on turkeys... __________________ Hemi. gun and car collector. Rare cars, and rarer guns.

March 16, 2002, 12:28 AM	#2
makarov Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Location: Washington State Posts: 709	Just posting again since the server went down. Nice to see it back up and running. Mostly curious about quality of the Brazilian gun vs. the Russian.

March 18, 2002, 02:53 PM	#6
Meowhead Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2002 Posts: 271	What about the Rossi Overland? I THINK that's the name, anyway. Is it still being made? Nice quality, 3" chambers, 20" barrels, exposed hammers with no safety. Very simple, VERY fun to shoot.