New Stoeger...a Benelli copy?

Kilroy · April 7, 2002, 01:59 PM

At a local gunshop, they had one of the new Stoeger Semi-Auto 12 gauge shotguns. On disassembly, about the only thing that did not appear to be a near copy of the Benelli was the recoil spring, which is placed around the magazine tube. Everything else was very similar. I am going to found out how reliable it is.

Anyone else taken a look? They come in three flavors so far, as to finish and furniture.

rugerfreak · April 7, 2002, 06:13 PM

I was considering the Deluxe version of the Stoeger----VERY nice wood on both the forearm and buttstock for $599---but i wound up with the Beretta version of the Benelli---an ES100. It had been sitting on the rack for quite some time and the dealer was very motivated to get rid of it---I've seen them at other dealers for $250 more than I paid for mine.

The Stoeger seemed to be a nice gun---but as far as know--its still sitting there. I guess no one wants to take a chance on something new and different. But then again--I came real close to buying it.

April 7, 2002, 01:59 PM	#1
Kilroy Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 1998 Posts: 117	New Stoeger...a Benelli copy? At a local gunshop, they had one of the new Stoeger Semi-Auto 12 gauge shotguns. On disassembly, about the only thing that did not appear to be a near copy of the Benelli was the recoil spring, which is placed around the magazine tube. Everything else was very similar. I am going to found out how reliable it is. Anyone else taken a look? They come in three flavors so far, as to finish and furniture.

April 7, 2002, 06:13 PM	#2
rugerfreak Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2001 Posts: 819	I was considering the Deluxe version of the Stoeger----VERY nice wood on both the forearm and buttstock for $599---but i wound up with the Beretta version of the Benelli---an ES100. It had been sitting on the rack for quite some time and the dealer was very motivated to get rid of it---I've seen them at other dealers for $250 more than I paid for mine. The Stoeger seemed to be a nice gun---but as far as know--its still sitting there. I guess no one wants to take a chance on something new and different. But then again--I came real close to buying it.