I've had my M3000 for over six months now and shoot it a lot. So far this gun has been great for me. Nothing I can fault with it. Good feel, good looks, shoots clean. I have the 28" barrel. Weight is just right, trigger pull is just right. No jams, pretty much just shooting target loads 2 3/4" - 1 1/8 oz - 8 shot. Have shot 1 oz loads also with no jams at all. Haven't tried 3" shells. I imagine those are going to have a healthy kick to them but shooting 2 3/4" is mild. I could shoot them all day and my shoulder just says, "that's it?". I'm always happy when I put it in my car to go shooting, look forward to it. Best $500 I've spent.