Shotguns are making quite the comeback in recent years. Somehow the gospel of the gauge has reached the ears of shooters, and more and more are adopting the tactical shotgun for home defense needs.
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Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns (2026): Tested Picks
BY Travis Pike Published: August 7, 2026 { 0 comments }Best Remington 870 Upgrades (2026): Lights, Stocks & More
BY Travis Pike Published: April 6, 2026 { 0 comments }There are plenty of upgrades for the 870 out there, but these are my favorites. I think they give the old warhorse a welcome facelift.
Best Competition Guns (2026): Out of the Box Picks
BY Travis Pike Published: March 12, 2026 { 4 comments }These guns might not be the best option compared to a custom, built-for-you rifle, but they give you a great place to start and make easing into competition easy.
Best Mag-Fed Shotguns (2026): Pump, Semi-Auto & Bullpup
BY Travis Pike Published: January 12, 2026 { 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.
Mossberg: New 590R/RM Chisel Shotguns
BY Larry Z Published: January 12, 2026 { 1 comment }The company has officially introduced the 590R Chisel and 590RM Chisel, adding premium configurations to the 590R/RM platform through a collaboration with Chisel Machining.
Retay ACE-R Shotgun Review
BY Mitchell Graf Published: June 27, 2025 { 2 comments }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.
The Shotgun PDW Concept
BY Travis Pike Published: June 27, 2025 { 1 comment }A civilian PDW is a compact and often concealable weapon that offers you greater range, control, and better ergonomics than a handgun.
The Ultimate Home Defense 870
BY Travis Pike Published: May 31, 2025 { 5 comments }When we get into the realm of modern defensive weapons, shotguns are a great bang for your buck.
Rare and Weird Shotguns You Can Actually Own
BY Travis Pike Published: April 19, 2025 { 5 comments }I wanted to gather five of the rarest weird shotguns you could own with a little effort and likely a little bit of money.
How To Wield the Shockwave Effectively
BY Travis Pike 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?









