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
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.
Browning Reintroduces the A-5 Humpback
The Browning A-5 humpback is back! However, the iconic humpback-shaped receiver is the only thing this new Browning autoloader shares with its legendary namesake.
Buckshot: Overkill for the Home Defense Shotgun?
Buckshot is the shotgun load people fear most. But is it appropriate for interior home defense work?
Another Law Enforcement Contract for the Remington 870 Shotgun
Remington Arms Company, LLC, recently announced contracts with two West Virginia Law Enforcement agencies, with both contracts for Remington’s workhorse shotgun, the Model 870.
Browning Auto-5: Those Hammerin’ Humpbacks
It was a sad day in 1999 when Browning announced it was discontinuing the Auto-5 humpback. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house — at least not my house.
Gun Collector’s Corner: Sjogren, The First 12-Gauge Auto
A rare semiautomatic shotgun proves to be interesting and elusive.
Avoid 7 Common Mistakes of Wingshooting
From the Gun Digest Book of Shotgunning, Marty Fischer explains how to avoid the 7 most common mistakes causing you to miss.
Shoot Multiple Ammo Gauges With One Shotgun
GaugeMate Gold adapters allow you to change your shotgun caliber on the fly.
The Superposed Shotgun
The beloved Browning Superposed, coined by many to be John Browning’s greatest achievement, is still regarded as one of America’s most popular over and under shotguns.
Testfire: S&W Elite Gold, Elite Silver & 1000 Series
There's more than handguns at Smith & Wesson. In this gun review, the author takes a look at the Smith & Wesson Elite Gold Side-by-Side, Elite Silver Over-Under, and the since discontinued 1000 Series semi-auto.
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