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Stoeger 2000
- Thread starter mordeeb
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I have one, and have put a couple hundred rounds through it without issue. The only caveat I would add is there do not seem to be too many parts available for it, I have been unable to find a spare barrel for mine, so make sure you get the one you want when you purchase the gun.
This seems to be the case with just about every imported shotgun, especially the semi-autos.
Personally, I do own a Stoeger, but it's a cut-down Uplander -- and it lives in my trunk.
I would save up for the shotgun you really want, even if you have to buy it used.
Have a buddy with one and he has had some problems but they seem to be the same problems that you will read about. Not cycling light loads / target loads. Most say it will take 1-200 rounds to break in so they run well. Stoeger seems to be a hit or miss company but they also seem to stand behind their product. If a little bit of a project is ok with you you might try one.
Might look at the 1187 / 1100 better gun but more $.
Might look at the 1187 / 1100 better gun but more $.
just my feeling, you would be far better buying a lightly used remington or beretta or keep saveing.
http://www.gundigest.com/article/gun-review-model-11-87-sportsman-field
I think these where on sale @ dicks for 549ish ?????
http://www.gundigest.com/article/gun-review-model-11-87-sportsman-field
I think these where on sale @ dicks for 549ish ?????
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They are what they are. I don't think I've ever heard anyone fault Benelli for the way Stoegers are. Most everyone realizes that if you want a Benelli, you spend the money on a Benelli. If you don't want to spend the money, you aren't going to get something comparable to the Benelli.
Dick's sells Stoegers, and maybe Bass Pro. The few good shops here in central MA do NOT carry them.
The difference between a Stoeger and Benelli is about the difference between VW and Bentley, Bugatti, and Lamborghini.
Take a not so hard look at the 2 sometime and the differences will quickly become apparent. As will the 1K price difference.
The fit and finish on a Benelli superb while the stoeger will have rough edges tool marks etc. I am not passing judgment here just pointing out there is a difference that you are paying for. I am a fan of the Stoeger line and do not own one but the platform does have its limitations.
Take a not so hard look at the 2 sometime and the differences will quickly become apparent. As will the 1K price difference.
The fit and finish on a Benelli superb while the stoeger will have rough edges tool marks etc. I am not passing judgment here just pointing out there is a difference that you are paying for. I am a fan of the Stoeger line and do not own one but the platform does have its limitations.
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When Stoeger was purchased by Benelli, they were a floundering Brazilian gun maker. Fit function and finish on most of their guns was piss-poor. Their manufacturing facilities were wrought with apathy, alcohol and shoddy machinery. Initially, Benelli was going to just dump the brand, but decided to make a go of it. Quality has steadily improved and at one time, I could visibly show you quality differences between pre and post Benelli Stoeger guns, but we have sold through most of them. We still have a few older 2000's left, but get newer ones in from time to time and they are pretty nice for the money. No, they do not have the lightweight features, fit an finish of a Benelli, but they do have one thing: Benelli Inertia Drive, which is easily one of the smoothest semi-auto shotgun actions in existence and it's in a $499.00 shotgun. If you buy a Stoeger 2000, make sure it's an M2000. Also, make sure you shoot t a box or two of high brass 12ga through it and make sure your bolt and rails are clean and lubed - especially if you buy one of the camo guns. Sometimes a little bit of the shrink-wrap they use gets in the receiver, so check it. Other than that, I have sold dozens of them to happy customers....
