Anybody here have experience with Stoeger P-350 or M2000?

[Fazan]

I know this is mainly archery forum, but is still best outdor forum I ever came across. I've learned lot of (good) things reading these posts and have great respect for most of people posting here. That's why I would like to hear opinion here on Stoeger P-350 (pump) and M2000 (semi-auto) as I am thinking of buying one of those. All I can say so far they are pretty cheap, but look good and I had them in my hands (and shoulder) and it feels good. Never shot any of them and nobody I know has one. I also read lot of bad opinion (especially on M2000) on Benelli's forum. I am looking for gun(s) that I could use for turkey (camo) and controled deer (rifled slug with canteliver) either as combo (M2000 has it) or two separate guns (Stoeger P-350 for turkey and Remington 870 Express for deer). Remington has 870 turkey/deer combo but it's not all camo and turkey barrel is only 21" which is bit too short in my opinion.
Any advice will be much appreciated.

Fazan

[TYE]

I think alot of people will trash talk Stoeger, because they aren't Benelli's. BUT, they're Benelli designed, so they can't be that bad. I've looked at the camo P-350's at a local shop, and I liked it, alot. Debated buying one, but I want a deer gun, not a bird gun.

[hawg hunter]

When shot guns shot black powder the length of the barrel was real important . Today they are using really fast powders in shotshells and the most important thing is the chokes. The short barrels make for some fast shooting in tight areas. My 2 cents.

[TPM]

I'd say go with the 870 combo. The 870 is tried and true. 21" is not too short for a turkey barrel and camo, while not a bad thing, is more a marketing thing than a functional thing.

[CYCLONE]

One of my friends purchased the Stoeger M2000 for his son a couple of years ago. I remember he had the same worries as here but we both looked at the facts and it made by Benelli of which we both have & love. His son has had no issues with it. Looks and performs like a very well made weapon to me. 21" barrel for Turkey and Deer is what most prefer around here, can't go wrong with a scope for both either.