Stoeger Shotgun Condor Competition 12g/30"

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Hi,

I am new to the world of trap and want to stop borrowing other people's shotguns.

I am thinking about getting the Stoeger Shotgun Condor Competition 12g/30" from Al Flaherty's.

Two questions:

1) Is this a good shotgun to start with and
2) How is Al's to deal with?

Cheers
 
I would recommend it for a first timer. It's nothing special but if you just want to try shooting trap and want an economical gun then go for it. Make sure you handle lots of other shotguns before you decided too. The fit and swing of the gun is what makes a good gun. Not the name on it.
 
If you dont mind driving a bit further, depending on where you are, make the trip to Ellwood Epps in Orillia. From what I have seen it has much better prices, tons more guns, and helpful staff..
 
Excellent customer service at Al's.
Keep in-mind the quality of the firearm. Go to a local shop to scrutinize it.

OR

Buy used from Ellwood Epps. Also excellent customer service, but it opens the scope (pun intended) on your selection if you look through their used, break action selection.
 
I'm no expert but I eyballed one at my local dealer and wasn't super impressed. Put it this way; You wouldnt mind if it fell out of your truck and got run over. AS far as shootong and handling, someone better informed can answer that.

For myself new to trap. The research, and need for a hunting AND sporting gun has pointed me to the Beretta A391 series. More cash, but like they say, you get what you pay for.
 
The best shotgun for trap and skeet is one that fits you. That's an over simplified statement but true none the less. The members at your club will probably lend you one of theirs for a few rounds to let you test the fit. Shoot as many different brands and models as you can find. Once you find one that fits your frame it will be way more comfortable and your scores will be better right from the get-go.
I found I coudn't hit squat with a Ruger red label but a Citori fits me like a glove and my scores jumped immediately. Both are nice guns, one just didn't fit.
 
finstyr nailed it on the importance of getting a gun that fits you.

Now about quality. I would save a little more and look for a good quality used firearm. I do not think that Stoeger are of suitable quality for any more than a few thousand rounds per year. On the other hand there are many used guns to be had that would allow a few thousand rounds per week for the rest of this year and many years to come.
 
Thanks for the advice.

I have borrowed a friends for this weekend and hope those at the club will allow me to try theirs again.

Last time I tried two and completely agree with the fit suggestions.

Thanks
 
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