Mossberg 935 or Stoeger 3500?

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Im looking for a camo 3.5" semi-auto for ducks and geese. I won't be shooting much of the light 2.75" 1 1/8oz loads, this will be used with 3" and 3.5" waterfowl loads mostly. These 2 guns are around $600 to $700 each and right around what I want to spend.

I know the difference of gas or inertia operating systems. I am wondering which gun is going to be more reliable and user friendly in the field. I am also wondering which gun would have better fit/finish, I don't really like creeking fore-ends and poor fitting parts. Which one would you buy for a dedicated waterfowl gun?
 
I have a 935 I bought just for waterfowl, it has functioned well and seems strongly built. It is not finished like a Benelli but also doesn't cost as much.
 
I've had a couple of the 935's and a Stoeger 2000. I like the Mossbergs better. Much less recoil. That is the main reason. Never had any issues with them either. My buddies have the 935's as well and both like theirs. Mine would shoot 2 3/4 but you had to manually eject them. One of my buddies has a 935 that will eject them. No prob with 3 and 3 1/2 though. Both good guns for the money but I like the lesser recoil personally.
 
Max-4 said:
Im looking for a camo 3.5" semi-auto for ducks and geese. I won't be shooting much of the light 2.75" 1 1/8oz loads, this will be used with 3" and 3.5" waterfowl loads mostly. These 2 guns are around $600 to $700 each and right around what I want to spend.

I know the difference of gas or inertia operating systems. I am wondering which gun is going to be more reliable and user friendly in the field. I am also wondering which gun would have better fit/finish, I don't really like creeking fore-ends and poor fitting parts. Which one would you buy for a dedicated waterfowl gun?
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I would follow your own advice and

"Shoulder them before you throw your money away!!!

The 935 will work and go bang. I have not shot the other
 
3macs1 said:
I would follow your own advice and "Shoulder them before you throw your money away!!! The 935 will work and go bang. I have not shot the other
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Hahahaha, you made me eat my own words here. I do have a very good idea of what fits me as far as length of pull and drop of the stock. This is why I havn't included any Browning/Winchester guns because they don't fit me at all. Both of these guns have simular specs and would fit nice.

Unfortunately if I want either one of these guns I think im gonna have to order it sight unseen.

What do you guys think Mossberg 935 or Stoeger 3500? I want a 3.5" gun so the comparison of the 930 and 2000 are useless to me.
 
Max-4 said:
Hahahaha, you made me eat my own words here. I do have a very good idea of what fits me as far as length of pull and drop of the stock. This is why I havn't included any Browning/Winchester guns because they don't fit me at all. Both of these guns have simular specs and would fit nice.

Unfortunately if I want either one of these guns I think im gonna have to order it sight unseen.

What do you guys think Mossberg 935 or Stoeger 3500? I want a 3.5" gun so the comparison of the 930 and 2000 are useless to me.
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The mossberg works from what I have seen. There is a few guys here that have them and sware by them. It fits me terrible which means it is probally going to be fine for you since I have no issues with the brownings or winchesters.
Sorry I cannot comment on the 3500
 
I have the 935 and am very pleased with it. It is terrific for ducks and geese. I purchased a turkey choke for it so it is also my turkey gun. I also purchased a rifled slug barrel and dropped an 8 pointer in 09. The only drawback that I have found is that it gets a little heavy when carrying it in the field for rabbits and grouse. It will cycle 2 3/4" sabot slugs in the rifled slug barrel but not in the regular barrel, just 3" and 3.5".
Rick in London.
 
I don't own either but have shot both. I prefer the mossberg. I feel its more durable and my buddy beats the crap out of his and leaves it in a wet gun case all duck season. I asked him how often he takes it apart to clean it his response was " it hasn't stopped working so why f*ck with it"

Another option for a reliable cheaper priced 3.5" is the baikal mp153. Its what my old man shoots and it works great with the 3.5" waterfowl loads. Its adjustible to for light loads as well if you ever want to shoot clays with it for practise. Personally I don't like the stoeger semis. I've known of to many failures to feed and eject but I run pump guns and sxs's for ducks and geese anyway good luck let us know what you pick
 
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