Taking a chance on a Stoeger M3000 Freedom Series Defense Shotgun - opinions?

[4given]

My Stoeger M3000 came in yesterday.

For those of you who are thinking of getting one of these and those who are just curious, I took some pictures after I disassembled it for cleaning out the factory oils and re-lubing. I was pleased with what I saw. Check it out:

QA/QC sticker and a 5 year warranty. That's a good start




Oversized bolt release


Rail



Adjustable Ghost ring sight



Anodized aluminum mag follower



BCG - Looks similar to the Benelli M2?








Came with some stock shims to adjust cast off. at least that is what I think they are. Please correct me if I am wrong.


Over sized bolt handle


Trigger group / Fire Control Assembly




Fiber optic front sight




Barrel




Cleaned, lubed and assembled. I hope to get out to the range and break it in by this weekend

[Lon]

Looks good. Is it missing a screw in the optic mount?

[4given]

Looks good. Is it missing a screw in the optic mount?

I'll have to look again when I get home from work tonight. I think that the receiver is not tapped in that center location but I could be wrong. I'll let you know.

[4given]

Any recommendations for a good light mount to fit this thing?

[Lon]

Any recommendations for a good light mount to fit this thing?

I’d check out the diameters of the barrel and tube and see if this works:
https://nordiccomp.com/product-categ...p-accessories/

[4given]

I’d check out the diameters of the barrel and tube and see if this works:
https://nordiccomp.com/product-categ...p-accessories/

I already emailed Nordic.. They said their standard clamp would only work with their mag extensions. An ad for the Nordic standard clamp on MidwayUSA said it would fit Nordic mas and any mag measuring 1.06" I measured the Stoeger at 0.98"

[4given]

I’d check out the diameters of the barrel and tube and see if this works:
https://nordiccomp.com/product-categ...p-accessories/

Lon, I went ahead and ordered this one to try. In the "questions" section two people claim they fit their M3000's nicely. If it does not fit Amazon returns are pretty easy!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...tag=ratio07-20

[Lon]

Lon, I went ahead and ordered this one to try. In the "questions" section two people claim they fit their M3000's nicely. If it does not fit Amazon returns are pretty easy!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...tag=ratio07-20

Nice. Thanks for being a guinea pig!!!

[Rick R]

Lon, I went ahead and ordered this one to try. In the "questions" section two people claim they fit their M3000's nicely. If it does not fit Amazon returns are pretty easy!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...tag=ratio07-20

I’m interested in how that mount works for you, I need something similar for my two 870’s.

Please tell us you have clothes on in the third photo down (even if it isn’t true).

I don’t think my M3k came with the nifty red aluminum follower. The bolt release and handle look the same except mine are metallic blue. The bore and chamber appears to have been chromed like my gun, does it use choke tubes?

It looks to me like you got a well sorted out shotgun, hopefully it runs well.

[4given]

Nice. Thanks for being a guinea pig!!!

You are welcome. I am a natural. When I was young, my parents were so poor they had to rent me out for medical experiments ....