How Much Difference does 2" Make?

[bajajoaquin]

How much difference does 2" Make? (heh heh)

I'm considering a coach gun. The Stoeger is, of course, the lead candidate. However, for no real logical reason, 20" barrels just look too short to me. I came across the Cimarron versions, and they have a 22" model. It looks like that's cylinder, versus the Stoeger's IC and M chokes. A few thoughts/questions:

My impression is that the Stoeger is better quality. Anyone have an opinion here?

How much difference in velocity would the 2" in barrel length make? Is it worth buying a 26" Stoeger (for less money) and lopping off 4"? (I mean, it's possible that I'd buy the 26" version and decide I like it and never do anything to modify it.)

Is IC/M out of a 20" barrel going to pattern better/farther than a 22" cylinder?

I'm not going to hunt with this, shoot skeet with this, or use it for home defense. It's just to blast stuff in the dez. I know logic has nothing to do with it, but I don't want to make something worse than an off-the-shelf option.

[trapperjohn]

[Jeepergeo]

Stoeger delivers a lot of gun for the money and are a great value. It's not clear to me how they do it because the fit and finish are outstanding, and sometimes their wood is amazing...must be the cheap labor in Turkey.

I do believe the coach guns are made in Brazil and not Turkey, so hopefully Brazil can match the Turkish quality. My experience above is based on the guns from Turkey.

Good luck, and I'd not worry about the 2" difference.

[ysr_racer]

In sporting clays there's an endless debate about 30" barrels vs 32" barrels. I prefer the longer barrels because I like a little more weight up front.

Ymmv

[whutsup40]

if it's just a play toy then go short barrel, If your going to use it for any kind of shooting games then longer barrel is necessary.

[shovelon]

Is it true that the Cimmaron SxS coach guns are made in China?

[shovelon]

I read that the Stoeger SxSs are made in Italy. But then Stoeger is owned by Benelli I see.

[fecalguns]

I read that the Stoeger SxSs are made in Italy. But then Stoeger is owned by Benelli I see.

I have a little surprise for you at the next BBB event.

[watevers1]

you just reminded me about my next purchase

please update with the model you decide to choose. there are a few options available and i wasn't able to make up my mind.

[Boarhuntor]

The question i believe was :"How much difference in velocity would the 2" in barrel length make? "
The answer is : No difference!

Another question was, 20" or 26" for pretty much same price.
If you ask it means you are on the fence and there is no difference for you, meaning buy 26", price comes out cheaper per inch, means better deal.
Anyway you are going to use it ones or maybe twice, then it will be easier to resell it.

[whutsup40]

OK! it's gonna be a play toy!! it's not a hd gun!! then 2 inches is not gonna matter!!!! Heck buy the shorty and shoot some stuff.

[44fred]

Velocity and barrel length when it comes to shotguns is very different than solid projectile firearms.

[GunDog]

I kinda like CZ-USA's coach gun with external hammers. Were I in the market for one, that's the one I'd consider. Kinda pricey though with an MSRP of $968.

https://cz-usa.com/product/cz-hammer-coach-12-20-fixed-cyl-bore/

[shovelon]

I have a little surprise for you at the next BBB event.

Cool!

[CWL]

I think Stoeger SxS are made in Brazil.