For the money the Stoeger 2000 is a pretty good gun. They are Inertia operated like most Benelli semi auto shotguns. They also use a rotary bolt face which is found on all current Benelli semi auto models. The main difference besides quality is that the Stoeger has a better design for the recoil spring. It's around the magazine tube unlike most other semi auto's. This makes cleaning it much easier and quicker. Unlike the Benelli's, the Stoeger also does not come with shims to adjust the fit of the stock. The 2000 holds five rounds total unlike the Benelli M1/M2 but, like the Montefeltro, Legacy, Cordoba, etc. They are also lighter in weight than most Benelli semi auto's. The exception would be the Ultra Light and similar to the Montefeltro.

The Stoeger 2000 is made in Turkey by Vulsan for Stoeger which is the marketer/brand name. Benelli imports them and shares the service center. The Berreta holdings Corp owns them all including some other great names like Franchi, Sako, and Tikka. Stoeger used to be an importer some years ago.