Stoeger O/U Price

[WoodchuckAssassin]

I've done my homework on the Stoeger's and they seem pretty hit or miss. All the same, they feel real good in my hands and shoulder nice and quick. There is a used AS NEW 12 gauge Stoeger Condor for $360 - there's no physical wear to the gun.

My question is, how much would YOU pay for a Condor? If you wouldn't ever dream of buying one and simply want to bash on them, please keep it to yourself. Like I said, I've already read the reviews.

I am also curious how difficult it is to swap out internal parts on O/U shotguns...just in case something does happen.

Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[oneounceload]

If YOU think it is worth that much, then buy it. Check around where you buy it or in your area for a good gunsmith and have him go over it. Many places will allow a three-day non-firing inspection of a used gun and it would be wise to have that done. As you noted, their rep is definitely hit or miss

 

[rule303]

The price is about right for an as-new condition Condor. Definitely see if you can test fire it, or have a smith check it out to make sure you aren't buying someones problem. As far as working on it yourself, it can be done, but is nowhere near as easy as a pump or auto. Many parts will require some fitting.

 

[WoodchuckAssassin]

Thanks guys. The shop has a 30 day return policy, so if there was an issue, They'd probably make it right. I've never tested their policy, but I don't think I'd lose my shirt if the gun wasn't perfect. At least two of the employees are gunsmiths, so I don't think I'd be a problem.

 

[maxyedor]

$360 is fair for that gun. They're not in the same league as the big name O/Us, but at $360, you're paying slightly less than what you ought to for the quality of the gun.

 

[M-Cameron]

i think i paid ~$400 for mine new....so $360 for a like new is not bad at all...

not the best fit and finished gun ive ever seen, but i can shoot 19-20's with it in trap and im not worried about getting it scratched or dinged.....so overall im pleased with it.

 

[MagnunJoe]

I'm shocked that by now somebody hasn't written u about how horrible entry-level o/u shotguns are and that u should always try to get a $3k Berreta, Benelli or Browning. I myself have a CZ canvasbag o/u that shoots about 1k shots per year because that's all I need from her, not 10, not 15, not 50k, just 1k. I'm very happy with her and I only spent $600.

 

[oneounceload]

Maybe you have read the OP's post more clearly then........

And just because a gun actually fires your cartridge, does not make it a good or bad gun. If it doesn't fit, if the quality is poor, the triggers gritty and heavy, the balance like a pig on a shovel, barrels shoot to two different time zones, etc..........it is not a good gun, no matter how much or how little you paid