Shotgun Reviews

      Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      The Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX is a purpose-built 12-gauge semi-auto available with five- or seven-shot magazine tubes. Its optic-ready receiver accepts RMSc micro-dots...
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      Standard Manufacturing SP-12 Compact Pro

      Other Shotguns
      At the time of testing, the SP-12 Compact Pro had not yet gone into full production, so we tested a prototype of the gun....
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      Rock Island Armory VR80

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      The second AR-style shotgun we tested was the Rock Island Armory VR80. Last year we tested the VR82 in 20 gauge, which came in...
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      Stoeger P3000 Freedom Series Supreme

      Pump Shotguns
      We tested the Stoeger P3000 Freedom Series pump shotgun with the side-folding, telescoping stock. While the shotgun performed very well, I think most of...
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      CZ 712 Utility G2

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      CZ fields a number of models of the 712, and this one is the Utility. To me, it was less a tactical gun and...
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      Citadel Boss 25

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      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...
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      Winchester SXP OD Defender

      Pump Shotguns
      Like the Stoeger P3000, the Winchester SXP Defender turned out to be a reasonably priced, great-functioning shotgun. It ran great, was a joy to...
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      Benelli M2

      Pump Shotguns
      Benelli’s long reputation for top-of-the-line shotguns isn’t going away anytime soon. The M2 is a lightweight, inertia driven, semi-auto that was an absolute joy...
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      Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      When the folks at Mossberg introduced the 940 series, they focused on doing everything right. They clearly wanted to address any and all critiques...
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      Savage Arms Renegauge Security

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      I have long been a fan of Savage Arms because the quality of the weapons they put out often exceeds similar weapons in the...
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      Beretta 1301 Tactical

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      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...
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      Tristar Compact Tactical

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      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,...
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      Smith & Wesson M&P12

      Pump Shotguns
      The M&P12 is another gun that I have tested recently so it again had a small advantage. This dual-magazine pump bullpup is built like...
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      KelTec KS7

      Pump Shotguns
      This was the second time the KelTec KS7 has made it to Best of the Best’s Tactical Shotguns. To me, this was the perfect...
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      Charles Daly Triple Threat

      Break Action Shotguns
      While three of us were scratching our heads over this peculiar shotgun, a fourth was giddy as a schoolgirl in anticipation. Why three barrels?...
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      Escort BTS Bullpup

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      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...
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      Black Aces Tactical FD12 Bullpup

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      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...
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      Mossberg 590M

      Pump Shotguns
      The gun closest to “conventional” was the 590M. At first, it looks like a regular Mossberg pump shotgun until you realize it is magazine...
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      Armscor VR82

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      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...
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      SDS Imports Lynx 12

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      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...
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      IWI Tavor TS12

      Semi-Auto Shotgun
      I did a full review of the Tavor TS12 when it was first released, so I had the unfair advantage of having already put...
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      KelTec KS7

      Pump Shotguns
      KelTec enjoys a cult following and the KS7 has the iconic KelTec look. Most of us have seen the KSG with its dual magazines...
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      TR Imports Silver Eagle RZ17 Tactical

      Pump Shotguns
      The Silver Eagle RZ17 Tactical is as exotic looking as its name. With a raised carry handle, full-length barrel shroud and five-position collapsible stock...
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      Stoeger P3000

      Pump Shotguns
      We all agreed this felt like the lightest shotgun that we tested. Perhaps due to the lightness, it also felt like the hardest recoiling....
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