Stoeger Condor 20 ga and similar recommendations. Parts availability for Stoeger etc

[outdoorslife]

Hey NJWW, I am in the market for an O/U in the price range of roughly what a Stoeger Condor goes for. So lets say $500 give or take...

 

What I decide on will be used for upland and trap/skeet. Nothing too serious and dont need a high end gun. I am interested in the Stoeger but would be willing to entertain others. What are your recommendations? How is finding parts for the Stoeger? These are Turkish made correct? I saw a comment on an older thread that finding parts for these Turkish guns is a PIA...is this true?

 

I wouldnt rule out an auto but think an O/U is the way Im going to go. So let me know what you think and as always, thanks in advance guys n gals!

[SxSshooter]

Look at Tristar sporting for a little more money. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_37_1056/products_id/83625/TriStar+Sporting+12ga+OverUnder+30%22+Ported

 

They have other models for less but this is a dedicated clay shotgun.

[mattg1500]

CZ has some of the nicest O/Us under $1000. A Drake is the no frills $569

[outdoorslife]

Thanks guys. Anyone familiar with the Stevens 555? Wondering how that is

[Integracingsr]

Check out the Stevens 555.  Light as a feather.

[outdoorslife]

Look at Tristar sporting for a little more money. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_37_1056/products_id/83625/TriStar+Sporting+12ga+OverUnder+30%22+Ported

 

They have other models for less but this is a dedicated clay shotgun.

I was thinking of something that will be used for pheasant hunting as well. That looks nice though. Bet it swings nice with the 30's on there

Edited January 18, 2017 by outdoorslife

[Integracingsr]

EDIT** "Referring to the Steven 555 questions"  Great gun.  My father bought one and after carrying his, I picked up one of my own.  Been carrying it all season and I'm very happy with it.

Edited January 18, 2017 by Integracingsr

[SxSshooter]

check out some reviews http://www.range365.com/shotgun-review-stevens-555-over-under

 

https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/8/28/review-tristar-setter-st/

 

http://www.range365.com/cz-drake-shotgun-review

 

http://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/guns/shotguns/double-guns/2012/11/best-over-under-shotguns-less-1000

[outdoorslife]

check out some reviews http://www.range365.com/shotgun-review-stevens-555-over-under

 

https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/8/28/review-tristar-setter-st/

 

http://www.range365.com/cz-drake-shotgun-review

 

http://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/guns/shotguns/double-guns/2012/11/best-over-under-shotguns-less-1000

Thanks Ill check them out now

[outdoorslife]

Wanted to bring this back to life and say thanks for the suggestions. I ended up buying a Stevens 555 in 20ga. So far so good. Cant wait to shoulder it on a flush!

[Silver Belly62]

Wanted to bring this back to life and say thanks for the suggestions. I ended up buying a Stevens 555 in 20ga. So far so good. Cant wait to shoulder it on a flush!

Think you made a good choice. I was going to say spend the little extra for a Stevens or CZ and you might be better off in the long run. Even though my CZ is a sxs it's a great gun and wish I bought another one before they discontinued that model

[outdoorslife]

Think you made a good choice. I was going to say spend the little extra for a Stevens or CZ and you might be better off in the long run. Even though my CZ is a sxs it's a great gun and wish I bought another one before they discontinued that model

Thanks. I was between CZ and the Stevens. The Stevens just "felt right" to me when I shouldered it. The only problem is they spelled it wrong...

 

"Who's O/U is that?"

"Its Stephens Stevens" 

 

Haha!