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
Photo Gallery: 7 New 2013 Shotguns
The new year promises to be a blast with these seven top new offerings selected to meet every scattergunner’s purpose…and budget.
Remington 870: 20 Photos of America's Favorite Pump Shotgun
The Remington 870 could rightly be called an "ageless" shotgun, now surpassing 62 years in production. This photo gallery celebrates America's favorite pump-action shotgun.
The Remington 870’s Burgeoning Empire
Over 35 countries choose the American-made Remington 870 shotgun, even over their own domestic shotgun manufacturers, for police and military use. That says a lot.
Survival Shotguns: Not Just for CQB
Survival shotguns aren't just re-purposed tactical shotguns designed for CQB (close quarter battle), as Scott Wagner details in this article on survival guns.
Rethinking the Power of the .410
For those who think of the .410 as a weak sister to heavier gauges, this is not the case.
Lethality
Penetration tests in plywood sheets and...
British Gun Collector's 350 Shotguns Seized
Martin Young, a 67-year-old antique gun collector in England, is battling Oxford city council to have his 350 guns returned and his gun license...
Gun Photos: 25 Shotgunning Secrets
Whether you're an aspiring or experienced wingshooter, you'll learn something in this 25-image photo gallery from the Gun Digest Book of Shotgunning.
Kindle Korner: Tactical Shotgun eBook
If you're thinking about buying or customizing a home defense tactical shotgun, here's a Kindle download you need right now.
Iowa Governor Branstad Rejects Lead Shot Ban for Dove Hunting
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has rescinded a rule against use of lead ammunition in dove hunts. The Iowa Natural Resources Commission, a citizens' panel appointed...
Tactical Shotguns: Autoloader Advantages
Semi-automatic tactical shotguns give you one big advantage over pumps: the ability for double-tap, rapid fire shots. But that's not all.
The Akdal MKA 1919 AR-Style Shotgun
We couldn't immediately understand why an AR-style weapon was situated in the shotgun area of Media Day at the Range during SHOT Show 2012. But we soon realized we were looking at the Akdal MKA 1919 shotgun.
Gun Review: Classic Remington Model 1100
This classic field gun still serves many. But these days specific models can be difficult to find. The iconic Remington Model 1100 is still one of the best.
Winchester's New Load Blindsides Waterfowl
Blind Side is a definite unique alternative to that Same Old Steel Syndrome. Every little bit helps in the duck blind.
Perfect Autoloaders for Upland Game
While artists may like to depict upland hunters with double barrel shotguns, doubtless more upland game are actually taken with autoloaders. Here is a look at some of the best repeaters.
Modern Double Barrels for Home Defense
The selection of double barrel shotguns for tactical use is somewhat limited. However, the simple and reliable break-action of a side-by-side shotgun is still a top contender for home defense.
Targo! Gone But Not Forgotten
History doesn't record who thought up Targo — a game of miniature skeet. However, Mossberg must take some of the responsibility, because they promoted the game and made guns for it.
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