Stoeger M3000 Tactical
Stoeger's lower-priced tactical semi-auto — an affordable way into a semi-auto, with a smaller 4+1 tube.
Who it's for
- Mid-priced: about $749 list price from the maker.
- Semi-auto: the action loads the next shell for you, so there's no pump stroke to fumble under stress. Pick ammo it's known to cycle reliably.
- Adjustable stock length — easier to fit shorter shooters, longer arms, or body armor and winter coats.
Specs
Straight from the maker's product page[1]. "Not listed by maker" means the maker doesn't publish that number.
| Maker | Stoeger Industries |
| Model used for specs | 36072 (M3000 Tactical, 12 ga). Stoeger lists no 'M3000 Defense' now; its current tactical/defense semi-autos are the M3000 Tactical (from $749), M3000 Freedom Series Tactical (from $799) and M3K Freedom Series Defense (24" barrel, from $849) |
| Action | semi-auto |
| Gauge | 12 |
| Chamber | 3" |
| Barrel length | 18.5" |
| Capacity | 4+1 (tube) |
| Overall length | 40" |
| Weight | 6.8 lb |
| Length of pull | 13-3/4 |
| Stock | Not listed by maker |
| Sights | Ghost-ring |
| Choke | Not listed by maker |
| Receiver | Not listed by maker |
| Finish | Tungsten Cerakote receiver; blued barrel; black synthetic stock |
| Maker list price | $749 |
Features (from the maker)
- Breacher choke tube and ghost-ring sights standard
- Enlarged loading port and oversized controls
- Tactical stock with M-LOK and QD cup mounting points
- Receiver drilled and tapped
- Minimum recommended load 3-dram, 1-1/8-oz.
Set it up
Gear that fits most home-defense setups. Check fitment for the exact Stoeger M3000 Tactical model you buy.
Weapon-light mount
You can't identify a target you can't see.
AMMOSide-saddle shell carrier
Extra shells on the receiver.
CARRYTwo-point sling
Hands free when you need them.
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Sources
Last checked October 18, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction.