Stoeger Coach Gun VS SPM-12 with Double Triggers

Published on March 16, 2025
Duration: 5:43

This video compares the SPM-12 Coach Gun with double triggers against the Stoeger Coach Gun with a single trigger. The presenter learns crucial operational details about the double-trigger system, including the correct method for firing each barrel and the importance of fully breaking open the action for shell extraction. Initial attempts with the double triggers led to accidental simultaneous firing, highlighting a learning curve.

Quick Summary

Operating a double-trigger shotgun like the SPM-12 Coach Gun requires using one finger per trigger for sequential firing. Proper shell extraction from break-action shotguns is achieved by fully opening the action. Once mastered, double-trigger operation can be as fast as single-trigger models, though recoil from buckshot can be substantial without a butt pad.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: SPM-12 Coach Gun & Game Loads
  2. 00:09SPM-12 Double Trigger Operation & Extraction Issues
  3. 00:36Learning Double Trigger Technique
  4. 01:02Importance of Breaking Open the Action
  5. 01:34Introducing the Stoeger Coach Gun Comparison
  6. 01:42Race to Fire Two Rounds: SPM-12 vs. Stoeger
  7. 02:02SPM-12 Double Trigger with Single Finger Technique
  8. 02:32SPM-12 with Double Up Buckshot
  9. 02:53Recoil and Butt Pad Discussion
  10. 03:05Learnings about SPM-12 and Double Triggers
  11. 03:20Testing Bird Loads: Single Fire vs. Simultaneous Fire
  12. 03:48Simultaneous Fire with Bird Loads (Two Fingers, Two Triggers)
  13. 04:22Simultaneous Fire with Double Up Buckshot
  14. 04:53Overall Impressions and Value of SPM-12
  15. 05:32Call to Action: Subscribe and Share

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct way to operate a double-trigger shotgun like the SPM-12 Coach Gun?

For a double-trigger shotgun, the correct technique is to use your trigger finger for each individual trigger. Avoid using both fingers simultaneously, as this can lead to both barrels firing at once, which is not the intended sequential operation.

How do you properly extract shells from a break-action shotgun?

Proper shell extraction from a break-action shotgun involves fully opening the action. The presenter discovered that a partial break was insufficient for ejection, and a complete break is necessary to ensure spent shells are ejected effectively.

Is a double-trigger shotgun as fast as a single-trigger shotgun?

Once the correct technique is learned, a double-trigger shotgun can be fired as quickly as a single-trigger model. The key is mastering the sequential pull of each trigger for its respective barrel.

What are the recoil considerations for coach guns?

Coach guns, especially when firing buckshot, can produce significant recoil. The lack of a butt pad on models like the SPM-12 and Stoeger Coach Gun can exacerbate this, leading to a more pronounced felt recoil.

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