I've been out of commission for a while and just noticed the 'red flag' on the Stevens 555 O/U thread and the problem of double discharging. I have one in .410 and I liked it so much, I went ahead and got one in 28 ga.

I used the .410 for skeet and mourning doves and I have been well satisfied with the gun for the money. I used it all season and had no hiccups. I haven't had a chance to use the 28 yet and I plan to this week and I'm hoping I don't have to go through what you guys have. I have dry fired both barrels and they cycle fine without recoil - I'll have to load up a couple and see what happens.

What is happening to the quality and reliability of the firearms we have come to depend on. It's a shame we have to put up with this. I know there are thousands of reasons why but gone are the days when you could count on Marlin or Remington or Savage and too many others. Colt, Winchester. Not so true anymore.

bobbyj