I wanted to gather five of the rarest weird shotguns you could own with a little effort and likely a little bit of money.
Shotguns
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How To Wield the Shockwave Effectively
Published: March 23, 2025 { 11 comments }Pistol grip shotguns are hard to handle most of the time. The recoil can be intense and even painful to the wrist. How many videos do we see of shooters at the range losing control of a PGO shotgun?
The Best Retro Shotguns – You Can Still Buy
Published: March 8, 2025 { 4 comments }The American shotgun market is huge, but it’s not necessarily ruled by American shotguns anymore.
Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 Review
Published: February 7, 2025 { 2 comments }While I tested the basic FDE model with a standard stock, Beretta also provides variants featuring different stock and pistol grip configurations.
Alaska Tested: Browning’s Citori 825 Field
Published: November 4, 2024 { 3 comments }On October 1, 2024, Browning Launched it’s newest member of the legendary Citori lineup of over-and-under shotguns, the Citori 825 Field
The Best Mag-Fed Shotgun Options
Published: November 3, 2024 { 4 comments }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.
Non AR or AK Options for Modern Sporting Rifle Shooters in California (Part III)
Published: October 23, 2024 { 2 comments }Many gun owners in California want an option for a defensive long gun. AR or AK platforms cause a lot of drama though. If the assault weapon bans touch it, many want to steer clear.
Winchester Shotguns – The 1887 Vs The 1897
Published: October 22, 2024 { 2 comments }Winchester and John Moses Browning were tightly connected. Winchester helped Browning write patents and purchased nearly every design he’d produce, even if they were never going to produce it.
An Illustrated Guide To Winchester Pump Action Shotguns
Published: September 28, 2024 { 5 comments }Winchester produced single—and double-barrel shotguns, lever-action shotguns, and a few semi-auto shotguns, but their main claim to fame was pump-action shotguns.
Pump Action Shotguns – The All-Time Greats
Published: June 23, 2024 { 16 comments }There’s a certain magic in pump-action shotguns. They don’t share the elegance of over-under or the raw efficiency of a good semi-auto. There’s still a reason why they outnumber both in America.