Stoeger Industries

Established in 1924, Stoeger Industries manufactures a complete range of shotguns, handguns, and airguns from their headquarters in Accokeek, Maryland. The company focuses on delivering reliable, high-quality firearms using innovative technology and proven manufacturing techniques—all with an industry-leading performance-to-price ratio.

Stoeger's semi-auto shotguns feature the patented Inertia Driven® system, the operating mechanism that made inertia-operated shotguns famous for reliability and speed. Here's why it matters:

• •Fewer moving parts than gas-operated systems
• •No gas cylinders, O-rings, or complicated components
• •Cleaner action because gas and burnt powder exit through the barrel instead of cycling the gun
• •Proven steel-to-steel lock-up with a rotating locking head that tightens under recoil
• •Fastest cycling semi-auto shotguns on the market

The bolt assembly uses a curved track that rotates the steel bolt head into the barrel extension, then the heavy inertia spring thrusts it rearward during recoil—extracting the spent shell, re-cocking the hammer, and chambering the next round in a fraction of a second.

Stoeger manufactures over 40 shotgun models across 11 series:

Gauges available: .410, 12-gauge, 20-gauge, 28-gauge

Specializations: Waterfowl, turkey, upland game, dove, deer, tactical/defense, sporting clays, compact carry

Stoeger entered the handgun market in 2019 with the STR-9 series, a lineup of striker-fired 9mm semi-auto pistols built on a fiberglass-reinforced polymer frame with steel inserts.

Full-Size: - STR-9F Full-Size: 7.95" OAL, 4.68" barrel, 26.4 oz, 17+1 capacity — $329 - STR-9 Thinline+: Premium model with additional features — $699

Compact: - STR-9C Compact: Reduced size for concealed carry — $329 - STR-9MC Micro Compact: Deep-concealment option — $399

Sub-Compact: - STR-9SC Sub-Compact: 6.54" OAL, 3.54" barrel, 22.4 oz, 10+1 capacity — $329 - STR-9SC with Tritium Night Sights — $399 - STR-9SC Optic-Ready: Factory-milled slide with four mounting plates for micro red dots — $399

Tactical Variants: - STR-9 Combat X / Combat SX models with enhanced controls - STR-9S Combat+ with upgraded internals — $629

Other Calibers: - STR-45 Full-Size Combat Pistol (.45 ACP) — $649 - STR-40 Semi-Auto Pistol (.40 S&W) — $329

Stoeger manufactures airguns across multiple platforms:

PCP (Precharged Pneumatic): - XM1 Ranger — $499 - XM1 Scout — $449 - XM1 PCP — $199 - XM1 Bullshark — $599

Spring/Gas Ram: - S8000-E TAC Suppressed — $299 - S6000-E Underlever — $239 - S4000-E Suppressed — $199 - S3000-C Compact — $139

Less-Lethal: - XRD50 Self Defense Pistol — $129

Calibers: .177, .22

All Stoeger firearms come with a 5-year warranty. The company uses Nitride finishes on slides and machined components for durability against wear during carry, rust, and corrosion resistance. Barrels are precision-manufactured blued stainless steel.

Stoeger products are sold through an authorized dealer network across the United States. The company maintains strict dealer verification to prevent counterfeits and impersonators selling under the Stoeger name online.