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      Rock Island Armory VR80

      The second AR-style shotgun we tested was the RIA VR80. Last year we tested the VR82 in 20 gauge, which came in second overall,...

      CZ 712 Utility G2

      CZ fields a number of models of the 712, and this one is the Utility. To me, it was less a tactical gun and...

      Citadel Boss 25

      People either tend to love AR-style shotguns or hate them. The biggest complaint inevitably is the magazine. 12-gauge AR style magazines do not load...

      Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical

      When the folks at Mossberg introduced the 940 series, they focused on doing everything right. They clearly wanted to address any and all critiques...

      Savage Renegauge Security

      I have long been a fan of Savage Arms because the quality of the weapons they put out often exceeds similar weapons in the...

      Beretta 1301 Tactical

      Ultimately, the Beretta 1301 was the hands-down winner. It was also the most expensive, but we had to look hard to find anything that...

      Tristar Compact Tactical

      Our last shotgun was the HALO Battle Rifle—I mean the Compact Tactical, but it looks just like the HALO BR. It is a semi-automatic,...

      Escort BTS Bullpup

      Our second bullpup of the day had a carry handle reminiscent of the HK G36. But it is removable and it comes with Magpul-style...

      Black Aces Tactical FD12 Bullpup

      The FD12 Bullpup was our first bullpup of the day and another very sharp-looking shotgun, especially in FDE. Most of us were not overly...

      Armscor VR82

      The VR82 is the 20-gauge version of the VR80. It was the only 20-gauge we tested this year and that definitely gave it an...

      SDS Imports Lynx 12

      I’m not an AK guy so when I saw the Lynx 12 my expectations were low. It looked fairly low-frills compared to many of...

      IWI Tavor TS12

      I did a full review of the Tavor TS12 when it was first released, so I had the unfair advantage of having already put...

      Kalashnikov USA Komrad

      The Komrad is essentially a 12 gauge based on the famous AK-47. Again, it’s technically not a shotgun, but we considered it one for...

      Rock Island Armory VRBP-100

      The most distinctive shotgun of the day was easily the only bullpup: the Rock Island Armory VRBP-100. The manufacturer sent along curved nine- and...

      Mossberg 930 Thunder Ranch

      The Mossberg 930 Thunder Ranch was a crowd pleaser. This model was designed by Thunder Ranch founder Clint Smith for close-quarters defense. One tester...

      FN SLP MK I

      The FN Self-Loading Police (SLP) shotgun first appeared in 2008. It was built from the ground up to compete. Three-Gunners were quick to embrace...

      Beretta 1301 Tactical Marine

      I won’t lie. I’ve been a big Beretta fan since my days of dove hunting in Argentina and watching guys “clean and lubricate” 20-gauge...

      Benelli M4 H20 Tactical

      If you’re talking about tactical shotguns, Benelli always plays into the discussion. Always. The M4 platform is unique because it is the company’s gas-operated...

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