It’s easy to move from an AR or AK-type rifle to a mag-fed shotgun. That’s opened some doors for the concept, and with some decent sales, the market has responded.
Semi-Autos
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Optic-Ready Multicam Mossberg 940 JM Pro Review [w/Video]
Updated: May 14, 2024Teaming up with champ shooter Jerry Miculek, Mossberg just improved upon these 12-gauge beasts by including optic-ready models in the existing lineup.
Turkey Hunt – Retay Masai Mara Cerakote Shotgun Review
Updated: August 3, 2024Retay recently introduced the Masai Mara Cerakote lineup of hunting shotguns. Designed to be durable, these shotguns are engineered to ensure consistent performance in even the harshest environments.
The Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical – American Awesome
Updated: May 6, 2023Like the original 930 series, this upgrade is a gas-operated gun. The main improvements include better ergonomics and a smoother gas system.
12 Gauge Gas-Less Inertia Shotgun Review: Featuring the CZ 1012
Updated: August 3, 2024The defining feature of the CZ 1012 lineup is the gas-less inertia operating system. The 1012 operates differently from other shotguns and utilizes a spring to harness energy.
Tac Shotgun Review! Meet The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol
Updated: March 12, 2023When I first started testing out this shotgun, the number 1 question I was asked was how the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol differs from the classic Beretta 1301.
The Retay Gordion Max 7 is Ready for the Hunt in New Realtree Finish — SHOT Show 2023
Updated: February 6, 2023At SHOT Show 2023, Retay had the Gordion model featured in the new very popular Realtree Max 7 camo finish.
The RETAY Gordion Shotgun Puts More Pellets on Target – Full Review
Updated: October 8, 2022Most of you probably don’t recognize the brand name “Retay” as a shotgun manufacturer, and neither did I. However, after decades in the shooting sports I’ve learned not to discount newcomers to the industry; Glock was once the unfamiliar name of a foreign manufacturer
Beretta 1301 Redux
Updated: May 8, 2022A while back, we took our initial look at the Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun. The Tactical was an evolution from the 1301 competition, a gun which I needed no introduction to. The 1301 represents the pinnacle of semi-auto shotgun technology, and that is coming from a Benelli guy. The 1301 absolutely stole the show when it was introduced in 2012.
Max Bang for Your Turkey-Hunting Buck: EAA’s Girsan MC312 Gobbler Shotgun
Updated: August 3, 2024The author purchased the Girsan MC312 Gobbler as a last-minute replacement before a successful hunt for Rio Grande turkeys and reports that the gun far exceeded his expectations for such an affordable semi-auto shotgun.