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I know this was discussed briefly previously. I was looking at Fausti Stefano's website (www.faustistefano.com) and their line up of guns, many in 16 was extremely impressive. Larry Brown, you intimated that you were doing an article on the company. Are the higher grade models imported into the US ? If so, who by and how much do they cost ? The operators of the company by the way are a superb looking group of executives! I wonder if they are hiring ? Smile

Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 38 Location: Ohio

I chanced it and purchased a Fausti Stephano 16 GA. Traditions, Real Gold, it looks pretty nice but havn't shot it yet, that will be the real acid test.

Member Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Posts: 743

Chuck, the Real 16 is on the heavy side for a 16, but nicely finished. Let me know what you think of the trigger.

DH, their higher grade guns are not imported to the States, but they have an agent through whom you can order one. If you PM me, I'll dig around in my notes and find his contact information.

Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 38 Location: Ohio

I have pulled the triggers quite a few times using snap caps, I havn't been too impressed. The trigger tavel is 1/8 inch + (mayber 3/16") before the sear breaks free. It is a far from my Beretta triggers thats for sure. I may end up having a smith do some tuning. Shouldn't have to on such a pricey toy. I like the looks and feel of the shotgun, and would like to keep it, only if it will shoot and satisfy me.
I was not happy with the first Real Gold 16 I received. I returned it to Traditions and they replaced it no questions asked. If you are interested I can expand in detail.
Apparently you have some quesions about the triggers on these guns??
What is your experience or knowledge in this regard?

Member Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Posts: 743

I'm somewhat fussy about triggers, and didn't think the one on the Real 16 I tried out was all that great either. Pretty much as you report.

Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 38 Location: Ohio

I had my trigger worked over by Umbergers in Ohio. It is much better now.
This Real Gold 16 shoots well and is much lighter than my DeHaan 16 OU.
I enjoyed your Fausti Stepano article in one of the shotgun magazines I recently read. Three pretty ladies running a shotgun mfg. co. and they love it. Wow. Keep the information flowing.
Buckeychuck

Member Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Posts: 3438 Location: Illinois

Buck--What is your honest opinion of the Dehaan Question

Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 38 Location: Ohio

My DeHaan is a 16 ga. ou model U2, I like the gun, I need to get the stock shortened to feel real good about it, I am short with short arms, 14.5 LOP is long for me, the gun weighs in at 7 pounds, definitely heavier than my Traditions Fausti made Real Gold 16, at the moment I keep reaching for my Real Gold 16 because it fits me due to having 1/2" trimmed off the stock and a Kickeeze pad plus trigger job.
When I shoot clays, I use the DeHaan because it swings real nice due to the 28" tubes and absorbs the recoil better. I am thinking about getting another one, so that is how I feel about it. No problems thus far.