Semi-Autos

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.

Whether you’re gearing up for a heavy waterfowl season or looking for a rugged all-around semi-auto, the ACE-R is absolutely worth a serious look.

While I tested the basic FDE model with a standard stock, Beretta also provides variants featuring different stock and pistol grip configurations.

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.

Teaming up with champ shooter Jerry Miculek, Mossberg just improved upon these 12-gauge beasts by including optic-ready models in the existing lineup.

Retay 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.

Like the original 930 series, this upgrade is a gas-operated gun. The main improvements include better ergonomics and a smoother gas system.

The 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.

When 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.