

The plus side is that the tolerances are land on the spectrum that will deliver long term service and performance, the down-side is they have been reported as a bit stiff out of the box until fully broken in (oh no! More shooting time at the range!). Stoeger shotguns have developed a reputation for being tight, and in some cases, too tight, but this seems to vary not only model to model but between each actual firearm and is easily remedied by shooting it. If you want an attractive gun that will serve, you can certainly do much worse while spending more. In other words, if you wanted to spend more money there are plenty of options. It has adjustable features and a reputation for pointing easy, reliably going bang and shattering clays or bringing down feathers with the consistency of any expensive shotgun as long as the shooter is halfway competent.

To that end, those considering the Stoeger are looking for a nice looking gun that can be readily fitted to several members of the family or friends who do not have (or conveniently forgot) their own guns. Trigger pull and fit and finish will probably be the immediate areas of sacrifice to keeping the price down as well as brand name but to be honest, this will only be noticed by those who have been raised on the scroll rolled, inlaid receivers: if one wants higher quality one is not going to get it at these prices, but if one wants dependability with a surprising finesse for the price, Stoeger has it. This does not mean it is a bad gun, quite the opposite, it is a (comparatively) low cost option for new shooters and lending to those without, as well as keeping on hand for primary use without a major investment. While the corporate pedigree is impressive, there is still a reason why such a nice looking gun is priced the way it is. Stoeger Condor Competition review: How Does it Compare?
