We pulled this list from gear we actually ran in the field and on the clock. If you want gifts that shoot straight and last, start here.
Shotguns
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Benelli M4 EXT Review: Capacity Unleashed
Published: November 17, 2025 { 3 comments }Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Benelli M4 EXT in H2O. 18.5 inch barrel, interchangeable chokes, factory 7+1 tube. Same proven M4 heart with more of what matters: a factory 7+1 tube, a 5-position collapsible stock, and a bigger bolt release. We ran it hard, ghost loaded it to nine, and logged what broke in, what [...]
Mossberg 990 Aftershock: Tiny, Savage, Semi Auto
Published: November 2, 2025 { 7 comments }Mossberg finally drops a semi auto Shockwave style thumper, and the 990 Aftershock brings real gas gun control to a compact 12 gauge that hits hard up close.
Space Cowboy Guns: 5 Picks That Look Future Ready
Published: November 2, 2025 { 2 comments }Let’s explore the mesh of old and new to discover guns perfect for any space cowboy.
Charles Daly Triple Crown Review
Published: October 8, 2025 { 2 comments }Few shotguns turn heads quite like the Charles Daly Triple Crown. With three barrels stacked in a triangular pattern, it’s a design that immediately invites curiosity, and once you pick it up, appreciation.
The Home Defense Shotgun – My Five Favorites
Published: September 13, 2025 { 17 comments }As a young man, I hunted quite a bit, and in the tight quarters of the Southeastern United States, a rifle was never really needed.
Old School Cool – Part 2
Published: September 1, 2025 { 0 comments }I continue discussing “old school cool” guns and their modern-day worth.
Castle Defense With Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX: Full Review
Published: August 3, 2025 { 4 comments }The 940 Pro Tactical SPX is a more refined version of the Mossberg 940 that you already know and love.
Tactical Shotgun Shootout – The 940 Vs. Renegauge Vs. Ultima Patrol
Published: July 13, 2025 { 7 comments }You could call this the American shotgun shootout – The 940 Vs. Renegauge Vs. Ultima Patrol. All three guns are gas-operated, semi-auto shotguns that feed from traditional tube magazines.
Retay ACE-R Shotgun Review
Published: June 27, 2025 { 2 comments }Whether you’re gearing up for a heavy waterfowl season or looking for a rugged all-around semi-auto, the ACE-R is absolutely worth a serious look.









