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
Getting the Swing of a Proper Shotgun Swing
Developing a proper shotgun swing can take some practice, but luckily it is a skill that can be honed in your spare time and at home.
Pull! Gallery of 12 New 2015 Shotguns
From smooth-running semi-autos to a new double barrel, these 2015 shotguns have you covered from the clays course to the hunting fields.
Beretta's Breathtaking Izumi Project Shotgun
A shotgun that took five years to create, Beretta's one-of-a-kind SO6 EELL from the Izumi Project is truly a sight to behold.
Browning Introduces the Scaled Down Cynergy Micro Midas
Have a youth aiming to get into shotgunning or know a small-framed shooter in the market for a new gun? Browning might have the answer with the release of the Cynergy Micro Midas.
Photo Gallery: 14 Amazing Engraved Guns of Gun Digest 2015
Our annual review of the finest examples of beauty and artistry in the world of custom and engraved guns.
Photo Gallery: 4 New Eye-Catching Guns from Legacy Sports
The Nevada-based importer has released a slew of new firearms this year from its various brands. Here are a few that turned our head.
Photo Gallery: Today's Top Waterfowl Guns
Whether it’s for fast-flying ducks or wide-swinging geese, these heavy hitting waterfowl guns will help you bag a limit this—and every—winter.
Escort Introduces the M87 Pump-Action Shotgun
Escort has a shotgun for nearly every application and now is offering its first walnut stocked pump-action model to the American market.
SHOT 2015: 10 New Shotguns that Look Like a Blast
Double-barreled shotguns appeared to have ruled the roost at the 2015 SHOT Show, with a number of new models hitting the market. But fans of pump and semi-autos need not worry; there are some offerings for them as well.
SHOT 2015: Weatherby Orion I Shooting for Economical Performance
Economical and over/under shotgun typically don't end up in the same sentence together. Weatherby, however, appears like they are attempting to change this with the Orion, a double gun long a features and small on price tag.
SHOT 2015: CZ Unleashes a Ton of New Firearms
CZ has a slew of new or updated guns coming out in 2015 – 67 to be exact. Here's a look at a few of the Czech company's eye-catching releases.
Video: Defensive Shotgun Patterning
Patterning a shotgun is typically thought of as a hunting exercise. But in this video, famed instructor Clint Smith demonstrates the importance of the practice for a defense smoothbore.
Collecting Browning's First 20-Gauges
Like most companies, 20-gauge shotguns were late additions to Browning's catalog. But, the wait was worth it, with two of the iconic manufacturer's most popular models being produced in the lighter bore.
Newson Aims at Elegance with Beretta 486
Famed designer Marc Newson made headlines by joining Apple earlier this fall. But he also took center stage in the firearms world recently, designing a beautiful new shotgun for the world's oldest gun maker.
Six Shotgunning Tips for the Field and Range
Whether busting birds means heading afield with a brace of pointing dogs or traveling to the range to smash orange discs, here are six shotgunning tips to improve your overall score.
The Great 28-Gauge
The 28-gauge has proven its worth on the field and range, and number of manufacturers are turning out nice options in this nifty gauge.
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