The Stoeger Longfowler is another traditional shotgun manufactured by Beretta Holdings. Relive the days of the fowling guns when hunting was more of a quest for food than just shooting for sport.
Stoeger Longfowler: A Classic Duck Gun
The Stoeger Longfowler is a revamped version of a remarkable shotgun made by the same company. If you're familiar with Stoeger firearms, you'll notice its resemblance to the Stoeger Uplander. In fact, the Longfowler is a reworked version of the Uplander.
With a few modifications to enhance the already notable older version, this gun company made another successful step in promoting classic design shotguns.
Stoeger Industries seems to have figured out a brilliant marketing plan for these products, which are sourced from the southernmost state of Brazil.
Gun Specs
This gun has a 30-inch barrel length with side-by-side and over/under features. Like the Uplander, it's also a 2-shot capacity shotgun available in 12 and 20-gauge matte blue finish.
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It has brass bead sights, walnut stocks, and all the other components making an overall weight of 7 to 7.5 pounds. This modified version features a single trigger as opposed to the old double, as well as improved corrosion-resistant materials.
Ease of Use and Performance
The Longfowler's semi-pistol grip gives shooters comfort and allows better control. Its capability of downing ducks at less ideal conditions makes this gun even more accurate in the shooting range.
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At a capacity of only two shots, you have to know what you're doing with this gun so as not to waste an opportunity on the hunting grounds.
Pros and Cons
Allowing a couple of options by producing both side-by-side and over/under barrel features is one thing I give credit to the manufacturers of this gun. I also like the installation of rubber buttpads Stoeger used to replace those thin plastic ones.
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Although this is an old gun design, it would have been a wonderful idea to incorporate automatic shell removal during break-open.
Overall Verdict and Price
There is no doubt about this being another great shotgun purchase. At $450 you get a beautiful traditional gun form, nice upgrades, and a gun tough as nails made for the rugged fowl hunting conditions. It's also great for home defense, and the price compels me to purchase a firearm.
Here's a short video of the Stoeger Longfowler series shotguns:
The Longfowler simply adds to the list of brilliant ideas from its manufacturers. I purchased the Uplander a few years back and love swinging the gun as it rests smoothly in the firing position. Well, it's not really a necessary thing to do in the hunt. But when you have one of these guns at your disposal, my advice is to try it and just have fun.
What can you say about the Stoeger Longfowler? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Editor’s Note – This post was originally published in September 2015 and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
