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
Market Trends: Bullpup Shotguns and Moving Targets Big in Arizona
For a retailer in southern Arizona, it isn't handguns or ARs that have gotten the nod for home defense guns. Instead, bullpup shotguns have become the popular choice among the store's defense-minded patrons.
Video: Winchester's Unique Lever-Action Shotgun
Given how pumps and semi-automatics dominate the market, a lever-action shotgun seems strange nowadays. But the Winchester 1887 was one of the first repeating smoothbores to find market success.
Gallery: 2014 New Tactical Shotguns
If you're looking to upgrade your tactical collection or simply want a new gun to protect your family and your property, today’s tactical shotgun options perform as slick as they look. Here are four new ones worthy of rapid deployment should the situation dictate.
Browning Adds 20 Gauge to Citori 725 Line
Browning made waves a few years back, introducing an updated version of its Citori over-under shotgun. The 725 has proven so popular, in fact, the company has now released a 20-gauge version.
Gun Collecting: The Unique Breda Shotgun
The Breda autoloader, which appeared in the U.S. in the early 1950s, was an exceptionally well made, long-recoil operated, Browning-type shotgun. Its distinguishing features were that it could be completely disassembled without tools, and all parts were machined and polished.
ATI Adds Intimidation Factor to Benelli's Tactical Shotgun
When Benelli designed the M4 it created a top-notch firearm. When ATI sought to dress up the proven tactical shotgun, they made a great defensive gun even better.
Video: Full-Automatic AA 12 in Action
When it comes to firepower, there are few weapon systems that can outdo the AA 12. The fully automatic shotgun can throw a massive amount of lead in a short amount of time.
Market Trends: “Zombie Special” Shotguns Popular in Fresno
Zombies have been all the rage in recent years. One California retailer has found a niche in the market by customizing shotguns to defeat the undead.
Full Fury of Catamount's Tactical Shotgun
Whether talking home defense or ultimate survival gun, plenty of arguments can be made for the shotgun as the one type of firearm that will serve those purposes best. It also doesn’t hurt if it boasts a little visual intimidation factor and tactical attitude.
Video: Developing Proper Sight Picture, Lead in Trap and Skeet
Building a proper sight picture is key to developing a proper lead when shooting trap and skeet. But this can be a tricky concept to grasp. This video gives a quick and easy drill certain to develop good sight-picture habits without ever having to pull the trigger.
TriStar Introduces the Raptor ATAC Turkey Shotgun
TriStar Arms has had great success with its Raptor ATAC personal defense shotgun. Now the company has taken aim at the sporting world, offering the 12 gauge in a turkey hunting model.
Top Turkey Guns for 2014
Take down those toms with turkey shotguns perfectly designed for the fun chore at hand.
Legacy Expands Tactical Shotgun Line to Include 20 Gauges
In the world of tactical shotguns, 12-gauges have reigned supreme. But as Legacy's Gladius proves, the 20-gauge is starting to make headway into the defensive shotgun market.
Gun Review: The Browning Citori 725
In this Browning Citori 725 review, Brad Fitzpatrick shows how America's favorite over/under shotgun gets a much-welcomed overhaul. The Citori line of shotguns are popular among wingshooters, and the 725’s narrowed receiver is a step forward for these shotguns.
SHOT Show 2014: Spectra Shot Shotgun Shells
If you’ve ever shared a duck blind with someone who claims to hit every bird they pull the trigger on, you’ll appreciate the new Spectra Shot shotgun shells.
SHOT Show 2014: Pointer Shotguns
New for 2014 from Legacy Sports International is its Pointer Shotguns line, an over/under sporting series in four gauges – 12, 20, 28 and .410.
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