The Stoeger M3500 Waterfowl is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a 28-inch barrel and a 3.5-inch chamber. It has a 4-round capacity and is finished in Realtree Max-5 camo with Flat Dark Earth accents, configured for waterfowl hunting. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Stoeger 
• Model: M3500 
• Caliber: 12 Ga 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 4rd 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Color/Finish: Realtree Max-5 / Flat Dark Earth 
   

Detailed Features 

• 3.5-inch chamber accommodates a full range of 12-gauge loads 
• 28-inch barrel for waterfowl hunting swing 
• Realtree Max-5 camo finish with Flat Dark Earth receiver 
• 4-round capacity 
• Waterfowl-specific configuration

Owners of the M3500 Waterfowl appreciate its ability to cycle a wide range of loads without adjustment, from light field loads to heavy 3.5-inch magnum shells. For a waterfowl-focused shotgun, that versatility gets mentioned repeatedly as a genuine practical advantage.

The Realtree Max-5 finish reads well in marsh and cattail cover, and most hunters find the 28-inch barrel provides a natural swing on crossing birds. The overall weight sits on the heavier side, which absorbs recoil from magnum loads but does cause some fatigue during long walks to the blind.

The M3500 is generally seen as a reliable, hard-working field gun rather than a refined sporting piece. Trigger feel and stock fit get mixed marks, and a handful of owners note that the action is stiff until it loosens up after several hundred rounds.