My brother and I are thinking of buying the Stoeger m2000's and are getting such mixed reports on them. Some say very light recoil some say kick like a mule . Same on reliability some say can't make em work some say they work dispite the abuse they give em. Would appreciate any input you might have positive or negative to help make our minds up .

Stoeger semi-autos use Benelli's Inertia drive system so many of the same comments that apply to Benelli also apply here. I've shot a Benelli and with hi-power 3" loads it kicks pretty good. Stoeger does offer a 13 oz mercury recoil reducer if you need it. The inertial drives stay very clean compared to the gas operated shotguns. However, Stoeger advises you will need a 3-dram, 1-1/8 ounce minimum load to achieve reliable operation. Shooters often complain about reliability without realizing they are not shooting a heavy enough load.

I have tqwo of them and they work great...I did have any isse with one of them shooting a certain brand of shells for whatever reason that would be...switched brands and have not had any issue with them at all!!