Stoeger M3000 Defense 31890 12 Gauge

The inertia-operated M3000 ran well on all types of ammo, but recoil was more pronounced. The Stoeger would make a good shotgun for someone who wants a home-defense gun to double as a hunting gun.

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Robert Sadowski
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The Stoeger features a fixed choke and a post front sight that worked well. We would have preferred a bright fiber-optic front sight for faster sight acquisition.
The simple inertia-operated mechanism design in the M3000 Defender — as well as all inertia-operated shotguns — uses a two-part bolt with a spring that compresses after the gun is fired and recoil sends the gun backward into your shoulder.
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