The Stoeger M3500 Waterfowl Special is a semi-automatic shotgun chambered in 12 gauge with a 28-inch barrel. It comes dressed in a Mossy Oak Bottomlands pattern with a Patriot Brown receiver, and holds 4 rounds. It is purpose-built for waterfowl hunting applications. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Stoeger 
• Model: M3500 
• Caliber: 12 Ga 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 28 in 
• Capacity: 4 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Mossy Oak Bottomlands / Patriot Brown 
   

Detailed Features 

• 28-inch barrel suited for waterfowl and wing shooting 
• Mossy Oak Bottomlands camo pattern with Patriot Brown receiver 
• 4-round capacity 
• Waterfowl Special configuration 
• Inertia-driven semi-automatic action

Owners of the Stoeger M3500 Waterfowl Special praise its ability to cycle heavy loads that are common in waterfowl hunting. The inertia system is reliable in cold and wet conditions, which matters to hunters who spend time in marshes and blinds. The Mossy Oak Bottomlands pattern gets consistent praise for blending into typical wetland environments.

In the field, the 28-inch barrel handles well for tracking birds in flight. Some owners note the gun is on the heavier side, but most find the weight helps manage recoil from heavier hunting loads. Fit and finish on the M3500 Waterfowl Special are generally considered solid for the price tier.

Value is a strength. The M3500 competes with pricier waterfowl guns on core function, and most owners feel they got more than they paid for. A minority report that the trigger could be cleaner, but few feel it affects performance in real hunting conditions.