Anyones elses Stoeger coach gun rattle?

[BIG45-70]

I just got my Stoeger Double Defense back from Stoeger Canada after i had both barrels go off on me (only when using 3 inch shells, 2 3/4s was flawless) there customer service was great, I took it too the range today and went through 35rnds without a hitch. The one thing I notice was it has a little rattle coming from the action, is this a problem or normal for Stoeger coach guns?

 

[AStone]

Interesting question. I've pondered buying one, so I'll watch for response.

Just a thought: you should ask Stoeger the same question, just for a crosscheck.

 

[Fuego]

If the rattle is coming from the loose fore-end like mine was, a bit of bicycle inner tube rubber cemented inside the for-end took care of it. I used Barges leather cement. You may beed two layers if it is very loose. A pice of rubber the size if a poker chip is about right.

 

[BIG45-70]

The forearm does make a little noise but the slight rattle I'm talking about is coming from the action. It shoots fine, I just wanted to make sure everything is alright with it. I maybe a little paranoid since I had all my initial troubles with the 3 inch shells.

 

[ZZZ]

I had the rattle in the forearm too, and just set the latch a little deeper into the wood with some careful shaving with a carving knife. No rattles at all now. Sounds like something is loose that shouldn't be on yours.

 

[gman82001]

My stoeger condor rattles in the action as well but only after the gun is fired when its cocked its quiet

 

[mgregg85]

No rattling problems with mine. I did learn that firing both barrels from the hip is a really, really bad idea.

 

[AStone]

^ Oh, man, I can imagine.

There's a story there, but a video would be much better.

I think you should repeat it and film it, just to help others
understand why they shouldn't do it.

It would be such a great service to shot gunners everywhere.

 

[ThePunisher'sArmory]

Well if its any concolation I watched some guys load a 20ga in a 12 ga, then load a 12ga 2 3/4" shell in after, and remotely fire it. I think it was on Guns and Ammo TV on Sportsmans Channel. The gun was not harmed at all. They were hoping to display a catastrophic failure such as the barrel blowing up but it didn't. It was fine. They showed the barrel and it didn't even bulge. Now these were 2 unfired shells shot in the same barrel! That kind of worksmanship and metal will have me buying one......Rattle or not!!!

P.S........Dont try this at home!