Shotguns
Looking for the best shotguns for home defense or waterfowling? Got an itch to bust some clay at your nearest sporting clays course? Is a grouse hunt in your near future? Check out these reviews of shotguns. Includes pump shots, autoloaders, double barrels and single shots. Also see: Gun Reviews – Handguns – Rifles – Muzzleloaders – AR-15s – Concealed Carry
Latest Shotguns Articles
Ithaca 500: A Japanese Ghost-Written Great
We take a look at the Japanese-made Ithaca 500, a 20-gauge over/under that’s still a top-notch field piece today.
First Look: Federal Cosmic Shotshells
Cosmic clays just got even cooler thanks to Federal Cosmic 12-gauge shotshells!
S&J Hardware Shotgun Upgrades
If you want to upgrade your tactical shotgun, you need to check out S&J Hardware.
First Look: PSA 570 12-Gauge Shotguns
Palmetto State Armory has just launched the PSA 570 series, a modular, pump-action, 12-gauge shotgun system.
How To Make Your Remington 1100 Tactical
If you have an old Remington 1100 and want to turn it into a tactical home defense shotgun, here's how to do it.
Best Bullpup Shotgun Options For Compact Defense [Tested]
There's no need to go full-sized in a defensive smoothbore with bullpup shotguns around. We give you five of the best to guard hearth and home.
Best Over/Under Shotguns: Affordable Doubles (2026)
Over/Under shotguns can tend to run a pretty penny. But there are some affordable double-barreled gems nearly any shooter can work into their budget
Best AR Shotgun Buyer’s Guide
Most mag-fed semi-auto 12-gauges are based on the AK, but here we look at the top AR shotguns on the market.
First Look: Benelli M4 EXT
Benelli has just announced the M4 EXT, the ultimate version of the iconic semi-auto 12-gauge straight from the factory.
Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX Review: Defensive Posture
Mossberg engineered a near perfect tactical semi-auto scatter gun with the 940 Pro Tactical SPX.
Spandau S2 Review: Economical Inertia
Spandau brings the rough-and-tumble inertia action to the masses with the S2.
Mossberg 990 Aftershock Review: Shock To The System
Mossberg takes its compact smoothbore semi-auto. Since its debut in 2017, Mossberg’s short-barreled, bird’s-head grip smoothbores have sparked plenty of debate. Are they range toys?...
Best .410 Shotguns: A Buyer’s Guide
Looking for a scattergun on the smaller side? Here we discuss .410 bore’s usefulness and look at the best .410 shotguns on the market.
The Greener: There’s Nothing Quite Like A Double-Barrel Shotgun
A look back at the Greener, because nothing gets a young shotgunner’s attention like touching off both barrels—simultaneously!
The Franchi SPAS-12: Pick Your PoisonÂ
A deep dive into the Italian Franchi SPAS-12, a classic combat shotgun that left a big impression.
First Look: Weatherby SORIX Shotgun
A look at the new Weatherby SORIX, a semi-auto shotgun available in both 12 gauge and 20 gauge.
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