Did They Ever Sort Out the Stevens 555?

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I've heard many horror stories, and horror stories disguised as "good value" stories. Anyone have any thoughts/reviews on one that's been bought in the last year or so?
 
There was one that showed up on my skeet range and it doubled twice in 2 rounds of skeet. Better fit and finish then previous models. That was last summer. Gun did feel good and fit me well. Id opt for a churchill if looking for a decent entry gun. Seen lots of the years and never any real issues
 
gunsaholic said:
Heard lots of stories about the older 512. What's the issues with the 555. Mine is 3 years old without any issues. Only gets used for upland and some pasture clays though.
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They have a reputation for firing both barrles on a single trigger pull. As for 2016 it was still a fairly common issue.
 
brybenn said:
There was one that showed up on my skeet range and it doubled twice in 2 rounds of skeet. Better fit and finish then previous models. That was last summer. Gun did feel good and fit me well. Id opt for a churchill if looking for a decent entry gun. Seen lots of the years and never any real issues
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Only reason I'd buy one would be in 28 or 16. No interest otherwise.
 
I’ll agree with Brybenn and say that a Churchill is a better buy for an economic O/U. The Stevens 555 is better quality then its predecessor, but I know someone who had issues with his doubling. He had it repaired and it didn't double again, but I recall him saying that the gun loosened up a lot more than he anticipated given his round count. Maybe not an issue if its a hunting gun, but doesn't sound too promising for a high volume clays gun
 
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