Stoeger Pump?? Any Good??

MElrodR · November 28, 2007, 06:27 PM

I am buying my brother a pump for Christmas. He does not shoot much, but he would like to have one. I have shot the stoeger auto's before, but I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Stoeger P-350?? Is it any good. I can get one for a pretty dang good price. I am an 870 man, but just wanted to check for opinions. Thanks

Full-choke · November 28, 2007, 06:33 PM

Don't know too much about them except that they model the Benelli Nova quite a bit, but that is to be expected. I have handled them and they seem quite sturdy and well made. My Condor has always been my go to pigeon gun, always been a good shooter for me.

The one I would seriously consider is the H&R Pardner Pump. Those things are built like all H&R gear, like a tank. I have never shot one but every time I handle one I can't resist the feel. I am seriously considering one for a dedicated slug gun just for the fact that it is cheap and I don't care what happens to it in the woods.

But, Stoeger makes a good gun, it is basically a Benelli with a lessened fit and finish. The functionality is all there, dependability is good, just doesn't quite look as sharp on the outside.

F-C

Doyle · November 28, 2007, 07:13 PM

Let me offer another option. I've heard mixed reviews of all Stoeger products. Why risk going with an unknown entity? You can buy a rock solid Mossberg Maverick 88 at Walmart for $170 any day. I've never heard one bad word about the Maverick (except that they are kind of ugly).

Neanderthal · November 30, 2007, 09:40 AM

I own and shoot two Stoegers, a Condor and a 2000. Both have been totally trouble-free! 100% perfect. However, I have no experience with their pump. I can tell you, however, that Stoeger does not, and never has produced a gun of any kind! They are an importer only. Warehouse, yes. Factory never. The Condors are made in Brazil and the 2000 semi-auto and the p-350 pump are made by Vursan in Turkey, using the most modern computerized equipment. Also, Beretta owns Benelli, Stoeger, Franchi, Uberti, Sako and Tikka. I know the quality of firearms coming out of Vursan's plant has improved dramatically in the last year or so, mostly because the Beretta group has deep pockets and made sure their equipment and quality control improved. My 2000 looks like a Benelli Montefeltro. I went hunting with a man last week for 2 days that carried a Monte. As much as I love my 2000, his Montefeltro's action was ten times smoother, though no more reliable. No problems is no problems, right? Also, a Monte is priced about 3 times higher than my 2000. I believe they did not want the smoothness to compare. They are not stupid.

November 28, 2007, 06:27 PM	#1
MElrodR Junior Member Join Date: November 23, 2007 Location: SC Posts: 4	Stoeger Pump?? Any Good?? I am buying my brother a pump for Christmas. He does not shoot much, but he would like to have one. I have shot the stoeger auto's before, but I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Stoeger P-350?? Is it any good. I can get one for a pretty dang good price. I am an 870 man, but just wanted to check for opinions. Thanks

November 28, 2007, 06:33 PM	#2
Full-choke Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 617	Don't know too much about them except that they model the Benelli Nova quite a bit, but that is to be expected. I have handled them and they seem quite sturdy and well made. My Condor has always been my go to pigeon gun, always been a good shooter for me. The one I would seriously consider is the H&R Pardner Pump. Those things are built like all H&R gear, like a tank. I have never shot one but every time I handle one I can't resist the feel. I am seriously considering one for a dedicated slug gun just for the fact that it is cheap and I don't care what happens to it in the woods. But, Stoeger makes a good gun, it is basically a Benelli with a lessened fit and finish. The functionality is all there, dependability is good, just doesn't quite look as sharp on the outside. F-C __________________ TC Encore -6mm Rem Rifle; Ruger 10/22; Ruger 10/22 Ultimate; Stoeger Condor 20; ; Remington 1100 12; Stoeger 22 Luger; Taurus PT1911; Ruger SR40c God gave us the gift of life. It is the most precious gift ever. To be unarmed is to be helpless to protect that gift; that is outright irresponsible. - Ted Nugent

November 28, 2007, 07:13 PM	#3
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Let me offer another option. I've heard mixed reviews of all Stoeger products. Why risk going with an unknown entity? You can buy a rock solid Mossberg Maverick 88 at Walmart for $170 any day. I've never heard one bad word about the Maverick (except that they are kind of ugly).

November 30, 2007, 09:40 AM	#4
Neanderthal Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Posts: 36	I own and shoot two Stoegers, a Condor and a 2000. Both have been totally trouble-free! 100% perfect. However, I have no experience with their pump. I can tell you, however, that Stoeger does not, and never has produced a gun of any kind! They are an importer only. Warehouse, yes. Factory never. The Condors are made in Brazil and the 2000 semi-auto and the p-350 pump are made by Vursan in Turkey, using the most modern computerized equipment. Also, Beretta owns Benelli, Stoeger, Franchi, Uberti, Sako and Tikka. I know the quality of firearms coming out of Vursan's plant has improved dramatically in the last year or so, mostly because the Beretta group has deep pockets and made sure their equipment and quality control improved. My 2000 looks like a Benelli Montefeltro. I went hunting with a man last week for 2 days that carried a Monte. As much as I love my 2000, his Montefeltro's action was ten times smoother, though no more reliable. No problems is no problems, right? Also, a Monte is priced about 3 times higher than my 2000. I believe they did not want the smoothness to compare. They are not stupid.