Stoeger Cougar 8000 - Range Report - Page 2

milboltnut · March 24, 2011, 04:59 AM

I too want one of these guns. Compared to other cheaper guns, this one stands out. I'm kinda on a low budget so this gun is it. Have a friend who tried to talk me into a Sig or HK but too pricey. I called a local gun shop and asked them about Stoeger. His reply was,"it's a Beretta. No problems. No returns, great gun." I just hope it stays that way.

Leejack · March 24, 2011, 05:59 AM

Congrats on your new gun; it's very nice indeed!

group17 · March 24, 2011, 08:54 AM

Bought mine NIB for $360. It has been a reliable accurate shooter with zero problems.

surfishingbob · March 27, 2011, 11:33 AM

This is a guestion to group17, where did the wooden gripes come from? they realy look good.
Bob

ShipWreck · March 27, 2011, 12:04 PM

I finally got mine in 45 yesterday - I put some rubber Pearce grips on it. I was lucky to find them a few months ago, as they haven't been made in years...

DougU · March 27, 2011, 09:10 PM

Bob, those are Beretta accessory grips. I have one in 40 S&W and it is a good gun. The lack of aftermarket support and accessories combined with tough economic times have me very close to selling it to get something that is more accessory friendly

Casimer · March 27, 2011, 09:38 PM

Marschal makes grips for these - http://www.marschalgrips.com/

coverall · November 4, 2011, 09:17 AM

Just purchased a Stoeger Cougar 9mm and have fired it several times. Nice but I discovered that it will not eject shotshell (rat shot) loads should I need to dispatch the occasional vermon. It does not jam but you will need to manually cycle the slide.

LockedBreech · November 4, 2011, 09:38 AM

I own a PX4 .40, the successor of the Cougar, and I recommended a Stoeger Cougar 9 to my buddy for his first gun. Get regular range time with it. Just excellent, excellent, excellent, especially for the price point. I think the build quality is head and shoulders above most $400 guns.

ripnbst · November 4, 2011, 11:38 AM

Or you could just dispatch the vermin with regular bullets.

Mr. Happy · March 5, 2012, 01:56 PM

Ship Wreck Posted to change a spring from a Beretta D to help the trigger pull on a Storger couger 8000. Which spring are you talking about?

Mr. Happy · March 5, 2012, 02:00 PM

Ship Wreck Posted to change a spring from a Beretta D to help the trigger pull on a Storger couger 8000. Which spring are you talking about?

cluznar · April 26, 2012, 05:46 AM

The people who own the Stoeger Cougar know how great a gun it is. I have the 9mm compact (shorter grip, 13 rounds) and it is my favorite gun. When you first rack the slide back you say Wow! The smooth feel to it is nice. Anyone wanting a Quality gun for a moderate price needs to get a Cougar.

March 24, 2011, 04:59 AM	#26
milboltnut member Join Date: March 22, 2011 Posts: 121	Great write up.... I too want one of these guns. Compared to other cheaper guns, this one stands out. I'm kinda on a low budget so this gun is it. Have a friend who tried to talk me into a Sig or HK but too pricey. I called a local gun shop and asked them about Stoeger. His reply was,"it's a Beretta. No problems. No returns, great gun." I just hope it stays that way.

March 5, 2012, 01:56 PM	#36
Mr. Happy Junior Member Join Date: March 5, 2012 Posts: 2	Ship Wreck Posted to change a spring from a Beretta D to help the trigger pull on a Storger couger 8000. Which spring are you talking about? Last edited by Mr. Happy; March 5, 2012 at 08:46 PM.

April 26, 2012, 05:46 AM	#38
cluznar Member Join Date: March 7, 2012 Posts: 47	Stoeger Cougar 8000 Range Report The people who own the Stoeger Cougar know how great a gun it is. I have the 9mm compact (shorter grip, 13 rounds) and it is my favorite gun. When you first rack the slide back you say Wow! The smooth feel to it is nice. Anyone wanting a Quality gun for a moderate price needs to get a Cougar.

March 24, 2011, 05:59 AM	#27
Leejack Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: The Alamo! Posts: 2,056	Congrats on your new gun; it's very nice indeed!

March 24, 2011, 08:54 AM	#28
group17 Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Posts: 307	Bought mine NIB for $360. It has been a reliable accurate shooter with zero problems.

March 27, 2011, 11:33 AM	#29
surfishingbob Member Join Date: January 17, 2009 Location: Cookevill,Tn Posts: 44	This is a guestion to group17, where did the wooden gripes come from? they realy look good. Bob

March 27, 2011, 12:04 PM	#30
ShipWreck Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,744	I finally got mine in 45 yesterday - I put some rubber Pearce grips on it. I was lucky to find them a few months ago, as they haven't been made in years...

March 27, 2011, 09:10 PM	#31
DougU Member Join Date: March 5, 2011 Posts: 90	Bob, those are Beretta accessory grips. I have one in 40 S&W and it is a good gun. The lack of aftermarket support and accessories combined with tough economic times have me very close to selling it to get something that is more accessory friendly

March 27, 2011, 09:38 PM	#32
Casimer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,918	Marschal makes grips for these - http://www.marschalgrips.com/

November 4, 2011, 09:17 AM	#33
coverall Junior Member Join Date: November 4, 2011 Posts: 1	Just purchased a Stoeger Cougar 9mm and have fired it several times. Nice but I discovered that it will not eject shotshell (rat shot) loads should I need to dispatch the occasional vermon. It does not jam but you will need to manually cycle the slide.

November 4, 2011, 09:38 AM	#34
LockedBreech Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Rocky Mountain West Posts: 3,395	I own a PX4 .40, the successor of the Cougar, and I recommended a Stoeger Cougar 9 to my buddy for his first gun. Get regular range time with it. Just excellent, excellent, excellent, especially for the price point. I think the build quality is head and shoulders above most $400 guns.

November 4, 2011, 11:38 AM	#35
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	Or you could just dispatch the vermin with regular bullets.

March 5, 2012, 02:00 PM	#37
Mr. Happy Junior Member Join Date: March 5, 2012 Posts: 2	Ship Wreck Posted to change a spring from a Beretta D to help the trigger pull on a Storger couger 8000. Which spring are you talking about?