Stoeger M3500

[LeftCoastLoren]

Wow not one negative response about the m3500. Well it looks like that's going to be my next gun! Thanks everyone 

[WCTaxidermy]

Sorry I'm late for this, I just saw the post.  I have 4 friends that bought the 3500 and all of them has since parted ways with them.  The 3500 operates by inertia and not gas.  When you shoot it you can really tell.  They told me that it kicks so bad that they have a sore shoulder after a good day of hunting.  They have all used the recoil device that comes with the gun, but apparently doesn't work that well.  Just something to take into account in your decision making.

[duckmen1]

Learn how to shoot and you won't have to take so many shots at birds resulting in a little bit of a sore shoulder.   
It does have a kick with heavy 3 1/2 loads but its not that bad. Plus the recoil reducer does tame the recoil some I have noticed while testing myself. Any 3 1/2 inch load is going to have kick out of any gun, some a little more than others but none the less it is a big load so expect some kick. Otherwise get a 3 inch gun.
Also I'd rather to be able to tell that my 3500 inertia is working than my 935 gas jamming.
Don't worry about the kick I am suprised to hear somebody sold a gun that they bought knowing its a 3 1/2 and then didn't like the recoil. Shoot it a few times and your used to any gun.
Not trying to sound rude or anything it just provided a good laugh to me. Everyone has there own opinion I guess. I am just not going to spend another 800 because of possibly a little extra kick. Suck it up and shoot some ducks

[duckmen1]

I checked this gun out on YouTube before I bought it and there was a review by three little buddies with this gun. It was hilarious. Even the little tikes were shooting this gun with loads up to 3 1/2".
That was funny stuff

[LeftCoastLoren]

I checked this gun out on YouTube before I bought it and there was a review by three little buddies with this gun. It was hilarious. Even the little tikes were shooting this gun with loads up to 3 1/2".
That was funny stuff

HAHA I saw the same video! 

[sparkplug]

I shoot the stoeger 3500 and have not had any problems shooting 2 3/4 #8s or 3.5" BB. I never installed the recoil reducer in since i also use it for upland and did not want the extra weight. Some of those 3.5" will kick like a mule but thats all part of the game. Comes with a couple chokes too. I also am left eye dominant but right handed so I just make sure to bring my safety glasses for upland and tough it out duck. Never been an issue. Great gun in my opinion

[LittleHunter]

I shoot a Stoeger M3500 and have never had a issue with the gun or chambering any load my only advice it i would purchase a Carlson choke for duck hunting. Once done it takes a little time to get use to it but one you do you will love it.

[USAFpj]

My take on the 3500 is the 'unknown' longevity of the shotgun.  The Stoeger company has an *ahem* spotty record with previous models, and that is always in the back of my mind when I take it out.  I've owned my 3500 for awhile now and have had zero issues with it.  I use the stock modified choke and it kills birds.  $600 is still a lot of money, but only time will tell if I should have invested the full amount to have a gun that my grandkids will enjoy.  I may have paid $600 for a gun that has issues in just a couple of seasons, who knows?  Stoeger seems to have good customer service, and with Benelli as the parent company, will hopefully stand by their stuff for as long time.  I bought the 24in barrel version to save some weight, and the extra added weight does nicely when I use the butt to break up ice in the slough to make a landing zone for duckies

[shmacker]

Resurrecting this thread because I'm looking at the M3000 or M3500.  Can anyone comment on how their Stoeger has performed over the years?

[linxx77]

I've heard good things about the Franchi Affinity as well. I have a couple buddies that use Stoeger's and two have gotten rid of them and one has issues every year.

Woah, Zombie thread! Quoting this post because I just bought a Franchi Affinity Elite and boy Howdy do i love it! If you can look into that I’d sure suggest it.


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[Stein]

I’m on my way out with my 3500 now.  No regrets, great value for the price I paid.


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[full choke]

My brother bought a m3000 new a couple years ago. He had all kinds of jamming issues. I bought it from him, tore the gun down completely and got rid of all the old and grease and oils. Has run flawlessly for me since, not a single problem. Actually, I have had far less issues with it than any of my other semiauto's, including benelli's, winchesters, and browning's. I actually really like the gun. I can't comment on the m3500 because I have zero use for a 3.5" shell.

[Jason]

The M3500 is a great gun. Most all issues people have with them are the factory grease that are shipped with. There's a few youtube videos out there that address this issue. Clean them like you should all new guns and it will be flawless. I don't think the recoil is bad at all.

[Mfowl]

My brother bought a m3000 new a couple years ago. He had all kinds of jamming issues. I bought it from him, tore the gun down completely and got rid of all the old and grease and oils. Has run flawlessly for me since, not a single problem. Actually, I have had far less issues with it than any of my other semiauto's, including benelli's, winchesters, and browning's. I actually really like the gun. I can't comment on the m3500 because I have zero use for a 3.5" shell.

Except when specklebellies are feet down in the decoys! The good ol' M3000 shows its true colors then!

[EWUeagles]

I bought a M3000 6 years ago for 300 bucks (because of some awesome rebates) and I can't complain. I had to clean it like crazy but since then I haven't had a lot of problems. This year my inertia spring blew up and I mean like 5 pieces blew up. It's a 5 dollar part so now I have replacements for it.

I would say if you're like all I'll ever have is 500 bucks to invest in a shotgun then buy it and you'll be happy with it. If you can save up double that you can start looking at better guns. Dunn's had a Benelli montefeltro on sale for 700 bucks.