Stoeger M3500

Stoeger Industries · Shotgun · In Production · 2010

Also known as: Stoeger Model 3500, Stoeger 3500

Overview

The Stoeger M3500 is an inertia-driven semi-automatic shotgun chambered for 12-gauge shells up to 3.5 inches. Built on Benelli's Inertia Driven operating system and imported by Stoeger Industries (part of the Beretta Holding group), it cycles 2.75-, 3-, and 3.5-inch loads without adjustment thanks to a simple bolt with few moving parts. Marketed as an affordable waterfowl and turkey gun, it ships with multiple interchangeable choke tubes, a ventilated rib, and a fiber-optic front sight.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	3470 g (122.4 oz)
Overall Length	1219 mm (47.99")
Barrel Length	711 mm (27.99")
Action Type	Inertia Operated
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Single Action
Magazine Capacity	4 rounds
Magazine Type	Tubular
Muzzle Velocity	400 m/s (1312 fps)
Effective Range	40 m (44 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Smoothbore
Frame Material	Aluminum Alloy
Barrel Material	Steel
Stock Material	Polymer
Finish	Matte Black

Calibers

12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore, 12 Gauge 3.5 inch

Features

Firing modes: Semi Automatic
Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
Features: Inertia Driven Action, Interchangeable Choke Tubes, Ventilated Rib, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Drilled And Tapped Receiver, Recoil Reducing Buttpad

Variants

Stoeger M3500 Waterfowl Special — Waterfowl
Stoeger M3500 Snow Goose — Extended Magazine

Production

Production years: 2010-present

Civilian sporting shotgun produced for the hunting and clay-shooting markets

Origin

Country of origin: Turkey

Notes

Manufactured in Turkey for Stoeger Industries. The M3500 extends the M3000 platform to accept 3.5-inch magnum shells.

Background

The M3500 uses the same Benelli-derived Inertia Driven bolt found in far more expensive shotguns, packaged at a budget price point that made 3.5-inch magnum semi-autos accessible to waterfowl hunters.