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even if its not as good as a pump shotgun its sure going to make a nice addition to my collection tomorrow, seen as in australia semi and pump shotguns are both very difficult to get legally.
and two shots of 12ga is a hell of alot more impressive than telling an intruder im ringing the police and dobbing.
There are more disadvantages than advantages of owning this DD shot gun but but that all depends on what ever situation you may fall under and location you live in if you don’t like o/u or s/s this gun is not for you plain and simple…. Yes its sweet looking gun and its functional.. it has a purpose.. if you need more of a gun then get more. Nice review this was.
Micheal is right those who will be purchasing this gun will have already own a Mossberg, Remmington or Benelli.
Its amusing to read all these posters belittle the double barrel shotgun as a poor choice for defense. The late Jim Cirillo of the NYPD Stake Out Squad actually prefered a short barreled Stevens double 12 gauge for his stake out gun and said in his experience you cannot get off two faster shots with any shotgun than you can with a double. His other favored weapon was the often bad mouthed M1 Carbine, due to the fire power and punch in close quarters. Now this is a guy who had his choice of just about any pump or auto shotgun and instead went with the double due to its speed and effectiveness, and Jim put down 11 bad guys during his days on the squad. I have the side by side version of this sans the top rail, but the bottom rail is handy for a detachable flash light that’s readily excessible.
When that flashlight goes on and the first barrel goes off, I highly doubt that whoever is left is going to want to stay around to find out if I’m holding a pump, auto or double. I still have not formed an opinon on the o/u version, but my s/s is dependable, easy to reload from the butt stock ammo holder, and have not had one problem shooting it. And yes I have 4 other tactical type Rem 870’s to choose from, and I am comfortable with this. Just my 2 cents.
Actually Cirillo and Allard of the aformentioned NYPD Stakeout squad ditched the Stevens doubles after a shootout where Allard needed 3 quick shots in succesion to survive. He was using his Ithaca 37 (either 14″ or 20″ bbl. ,they had access to both). Allard told his lieutenant, “If I had a double barrell ,I wouldn’t be here today”. Later Cirillo said something to the effect of “give ’em back to the detectives ,they’re not for us”.
First off — Mike, LOL about the 50 cal in a bedroom. Second, I have twice been in a scenario where reaching for my weapon (Colt MKIV .357) scared off 2 nefarious charaters and where racking a round in the chamber (40 Smith Wesson)’ backed off a dangerous felon. My point gentlemen — yes, some gun is better than no gun & it’s presence alone will likely diffuse the situation and/or allow the Calvry to arrive. It’s that simple.
For those of you talking about the “short, easily maneuverable 20″ barrels.” ‘B.S’, the overall length of the Double Defense (according to Stoeger’s site) is 36 1/2″ while a Remington 870 with an 18″ barrel & full stock is 38 1/2″.
ok ok ok. I think this weapon has its place…just not in my home. One of the few reasons I can think of is if you live in a very restrictive state that only allows a double or single “hunting style” bla bla bla. While only being a pro on Alabama state law, I’m only guessing there is some messed up state out there that is so restrictive on gun ownership where this weapon would be desired over others in a similar class. Another crazy reason is if you are an O/U wizard and that’s the only weapon system you know inside and out backward and forward. You’ve been shooting and reloading weapons similar to this one for nearly your whole life and have very little experience with ANY other weapon system. This shotgun would “hold you over” until you can get off the couch train and put some time and thought into home and family defense. Latter “upgrading” once competent with a superior weapon. One more vote “NO”, Alabama Officer