Shotguns

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.

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 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.

Let’s explore the mesh of old and new to discover guns perfect for any space cowboy.

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.

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.

I continue discussing “old school cool” guns and their modern-day worth.

The 940 Pro Tactical SPX is a more refined version of the Mossberg 940 that you already know and love.

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.