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
TriStar Releases New Youth 20-Gauge Shotgun
It’s been a busy year for TriStar Arms when it comes to its Raptor shotguns. Every time you turn around, it seems like there is a new model being added to the line. And the company has done it again.
Gun Review: Ruger’s Red Label Over-Under Shotgun
After almost three years off the market, Ruger has reintroduced its Red Label shotgun. And the retooled over-under shotgun's improvements have made the wait worth it.
Take Aim at these Seven Shooting Destinations
There are jaw-dropping sporting clay courses across the country, well worth the price of entry. Here are some of the top shooting destinations for those shotgunners with wanderlust.
SilencerCo Making Noise with Shotgun Suppressor
The interest in suppressors continues to grow and now has crossed over to the shotgun world. The Salvo 12 aims to be a suppressor for the masses with SilencerCo touting it as the first commercially-viable shotgun suppressor.
Market Trends: Hunters Shoot for Bargain-Priced Deer Guns in Virginia
Deer season typically means one thing, an uptick in the sale of deer guns. For a Virginia pawn shop one particular category of deer rifle has been flying off the shelves, affordable, entry-level models.
Beretta Unveils Elegant New Over-Under Shotgun
Beretta's shotguns are renown worldwide for their beauty and performance. And the Italian company keeps on churning them out. Beretta's most recent addition, a smart looking over-under designed to rule in the field.
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.
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