Extremely Proud of my Condor

[Waylon]

I bought a Stoeger Condor 2 years ago, and after reading all the B.S. on this forum, I never wanted to shoot it. I automaticly assumed it would have problems. I went to the trap range today, and shot 2 boxes of shells through this little beaute, with 0 problems. Couldn't hit much with the factory chokes, but still, 0 malfunctions.......No safety problems, no ejection problems, 50 shells fired PERFECTLY. I have to say, I really like this gun.

Call me crazy, but I actually think this 299.99 gun looks great too! I guess im one of the lucky ones.


My Hat is off to Stoeger on this one!

[ 07-16-2005, 06:27 PM: Message edited by: Waylon ]

[timb99]

Waylon,

I've been shooting my Condor (bought in 2000 before they went to inertial reset triggers) and it is like the energizer bunny. I have shot literally thouands of rounds, both target and field, through it without any serious problem (once it wouldn't fire the second barrel, but a cleaning fixed that.)

It is my primary pheasant & quail hunting gun. Light, and points well.

It has been my primary skeet gun for years, but I may be upgrading to a better (read, more expensive) skeet gun soon.

Well worth the $300 I paid for it.

If it broke tomorrow, and the repair was more than it was worth, I wouldn't hesitate to get another one.

Tim

[Waylon]

Thanks for the reply, Tim. After shooting this weekend I definitely want a set of extended chokes. I love Patternmaster Chokes, but I would hate to spend 140.00 on a set of Patternmaster chokes for this 300.00 gun. However, I would swing 100.00 for a set of Briley's.

RECOMMEND ANY OTHER CHOKES, ANYBODY?

[ 07-17-2005, 09:14 PM: Message edited by: Waylon ]

[timb99]

Waylon,

Yes.

Carlsons makes excellent tubes, and less costly than Briley.

http://www.carlsonschokes.com

I assume the new Condors still use the standard Invector style tubes? If so, see this link and look for their "Sporting Clay" tubes.

http://www.carlsonschokes.com/wbmw.html $34.50 before shipping.

Also consider Trulock, Hastings, and Colonial Arms.

[rfshakour]

Hey guys,

I agree with both of you. I just bought a condor and shot 160 shells through it with no problem.

I had a questin for you though. Did you ever have a problem with the latch which keeps the barrel and the end of the shotgun together. This happened a couple of times for me where after shooting and I **** the gun the barrel and end of the gun would come lose......am I rubbing my hand on the latch somehow? IT was very bizarre.

[timb99]

rfshakour,

Do you mean the latch that holds the wooden forearm onto the barrel? I'm not sure I follow what you mean.

Tim

[rfshakour]

Yes I meant the latch.....the forearm part would come off and it would fall apart. I thought my hand could be rubbing against the latch whjile shooting so when I reloaded it would come off.....to be honest I don't really hear the wooden forearm piece latch on to the barell....am I assembling it wrong?

[Bob_B]

Originally posted by Waylon:
I bought a Stoeger Condor 2 years ago, and after reading all the B.S. on this forum, I never wanted to shoot it. I automaticly assumed it would have problems. I went to the trap range today, and shot 2 boxes of shells through this little beaute, with 0 problems. Couldn't hit much with the factory chokes, but still, 0 malfunctions.......No safety problems, no ejection problems, 50 shells fired PERFECTLY. I have to say, I really like this gun.

Call me crazy, but I actually think this 299.99 gun looks great too! I guess im one of the lucky ones.


My Hat is off to Stoeger on this one!

[Bob_B]

I've had a Condor in 20ga for 5 years and have not had a bit of trouble with it. I use it for hunting and shooting clays. It's BS about them not working.

[lab builder]

I've got to tell you that my Condor 12 ga is by far my favorite gun. Never a problem and easy to clean. I use it for everything. Pheasant, dove, duck, quail and even geese. It does the job. I am going to buy another one just for a back up