NRA Gun of the Week: Stoeger M3020 Defense Shotgun

by
posted on September 22, 2018

The M3020 semi-automatic 20-ga. defense shotgun from Stoeger Industries, part of the Beretta umbrella of companies, offers shooters Benelli engineering at a bit lower cost. The Turkish-built shotgun features the proven recoil-operated Inertia Driven system combined with an 18.5” barrel, iron sights, optic rail and room for accessories, it makes for a shotgun ideal for defensive use. To learn more about this shotgun, watch this week's NRA Gun of the Week video

Specifications:
Model: M3020 Defense
Importer: Stoeger Industries, Inc.
Action Type: recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun
Gauge: 20; 3” chamber
Receiver: aluminum
Barrel: 18.5” steel; cylinder bore constriction
Magazine: four-round tubular
Sights: adjustable aperture rear, wing-protected fiber-optic front; optic rail included
Trigger: 6-lb., 9-oz. pull
Stock: black polymer
Weight: 5 lbs., 13 ozs.
Accessories: owner’s manual, lock
MSRP: $619 

Additional Reading:
Tested: Stoeger M3020 Shotgun
Tested: Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 Shotgun
In The Field With Stoeger’s P3500 Shotgun


















  




 








Latest

Revolver Drill Dyal Snub Work
Revolver Drill Dyal Snub Work

Snub Work: A 10-Shot Carry Revolver Quiz

While it can be easily carried, the snub-nose revolver can be difficult to practice with. Justin Dyal's 10-shot Snub Work quiz is designed to give you a good sense of how capable you are with your defensive revolver.

Shell Shock Technologies Launches Consumer Ammunition Line

Shell Shock Technologies has launched a consumer-based line of ammunition that’s now available through the company’s factory-direct outlet.

New For 2025: Ruger RXM

Ruger and Magpul collaborated to produce one of the industry's latest modular handguns. The RXM uses a steel chassis and Magpul-produced grip frames in a Glock-pattern, striker-fired design.

I Have This Old Gun: Wheellock Carbine

One of the more unique firearm mechanisms seen in history is the wheellock, which used a spinning, serrated wheel to create sparks from a piece of iron pyrite.

New For 2025: Taurus 608 Competition

Taurus expanded its revolver line with a match-ready 608 chambered for .357 Magnum that is billed as the company's "first competition-ready revolver."

GAIM Introduces Virtual Reality To The Shooting Sports

GAIM Immersive Technology introduced its VR shooting simulators, a system designed for improving marksmanship fundamentals in a fun, safe and engaging way.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.