:: Bersa Talk ::

A while back I talked about getting a coach gun.  Well, I was at my local gun store and they have a iag coach gun.  12 guage, 3 inch, 18.5" barrel.  It is under the stoegar/IAG name, made in Brazil.  No external hammers.  The down side it was dirty as all get out, Goodness knows how long it was like that.  It is $410 plus fees.  There are other coach guns out there, but this one is a little older.  Does anyone have a feeling if this is worthwhile?

I, as always, value your opinions.

Mike

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"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses
both." --Dwight D. Eisenhower

 

 

my  blue book says Remember I don't know which one your looking at  so we will do a couple

stoegar/IGA

coach gun  MSRP  $350   100%  like new  $300      60%  $100  this is  well worn bluing and used

new 1991  up

Coach gun Deluex     has Deluex checkerrd walnut stock and forarms  Fixed (Improved and mod choke) could have choke tubes also and gold triggers

MSR 499               100%   385                60% 170

made in  1997-99

Coach gun silverado

  imported 2002 to 2004

 MSR   375            100%  320          60%   110

28th edition of Blue book

 

Your call  I would look for a new one my self  They are suppose to be a good shotgun  I have considered  one but I already have  2 many shot guns.

 

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"Just say "Lay A Way"

"WWJBD" What Would James Bond Do?

"Hokey religions and plastic glocks are no match for a good 1911 at your side, kid."

I considered a coach gun for home defense and finally bought a Remington 870 HD. I don't know how you plan to use the coach gun, but IMO the pump gun did more for me. The coach guns are really nice, though.

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Specs

The coach gun advanage is its shorter than a  18" barrel  pump   double has no  reciver    Also 2 very fast shots with practice.   I have a 870 wingmaster cut to 18  and I will grab my coach gun every time  I am must better with it  than the pump  In fact all my shot guns other than 870 are doubles 870 hardly ever used. 

  

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"Just say "Lay A Way"

"WWJBD" What Would James Bond Do?

"Hokey religions and plastic glocks are no match for a good 1911 at your side, kid."

I have a Savage double, but I still like the 6+1 in my 870, it gives me enough to share with everyone! It is true about the length, but 2 fast shots and then you you have a club, not a gun unless you are holding another loaded piece.  I can reload my double pretty fast, but not as fast as the pump action can. I also like the ability to load xtra rounds after firing a few. Hope I never need all 7.    

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Specs

 Yes I only have 2 . I really would like to meet these Bad a ss people who watch 1 or 2 of their group drop and still want to press on to steal my STUFF   When lead starts fly punks start looking for the exit.  These are not soliders on a combat mission. Their a . were a bad a ss because we have numbers  reduce that number a couple and  they will retreat.   BG want to steal , rape, rob and  be bad . But they don't want shot  . Their not that dumb. Even druggies don't want a lead belly Remember their looking for a easy target . In SHTF nobody will want to be shot because medical treatment will be very scarce Want me digging out a bullet from you belly  I don't think so. .  I also back my shotgun with a pistol.  In case their is a 3rd fool. 

   

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"Just say "Lay A Way"

"WWJBD" What Would James Bond Do?

"Hokey religions and plastic glocks are no match for a good 1911 at your side, kid."

Maybe it' s the way I'm built , but a pump doesn't fit me well.  Its uncomfortable.  A coach is perfect for my arms and build.  I also like the simpicity of them.  I didnt ask, but , since I have a wife whose recoil shy and a young boy, I might want to get a 20 gauge.  I just like the flexibility with a 12 gauge. Good points all of you.  I agree with MT with a pistol back up, like a Bersa

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"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses
both." --Dwight D. Eisenhower

If you really want a SHTF shottie, try a Saiga 12 with 18.5" barrel, semi-auto made on AK platform, 10 round mags, recoil not too bad.  Over 500 rounds through mine, no hiccups.  They are currently hard to come by.  A little heavy though, 9 lbs plus ammo.  The Saiga 20 is easier to find and cheaper at about $360 NIB in my favorite Little gun shop in Lubbock, Tx, right now it is tough to find the 12 under $800.  You can empty 10 in 2.5 seconds, but will have you taking a couple of steps backwards.

prufrock77:

Maybe it' s the way I'm built , but a pump doesn't fit me well.  Its uncomfortable.  A coach is perfect for my arms and build.  I also like the simpicity of them.  I didnt ask, but , since I have a wife whose recoil shy and a young boy, I might want to get a 20 gauge.  I just like the flexibility with a 12 gauge. Good points all of you.  I agree with MT with a pistol back up, like a Bersa

Go with the 12ga. and  use 2 3/4 high brass shells in #6 or #8 and they should be fine.

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Take a look at the EAA BOUNTY HUNTER or the REMINGTON SPARTAN Coach guns before you decide. go to www.budsgunshop.com and check'em out. They are under the $400 price range. 

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