Introduced earlier this year as the company’s first-ever semi-auto shotgun, the Stevens S1200 is powered using a very smooth, fast Benelli-esque inertia recoil system but comes with a very unBenelli-esque price—starting at well under $600, for a semi-auto shotgun.
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An Inertia-Driven Semi-Auto for Under $600? The Stevens S1200—Full Review.
Published: November 3, 2016 { 16 comments }
Hybrid Pump/Semi-Auto Scattergun? The TriStar TEC-12—Full Review.
Published: October 19, 2016 { 8 comments }There are few firearms as versatile as the shotgun. The modern shotgun is a work of engineering prowess, but one seemingly insurmountable issue has been developing a semi-automatic that can fire the full range of loads. In these cases, you usually must revert back to a pump action. But what if you want one that can do everything?
Henry Rifles Announces Lever Action Shotgun for 2017
Published: October 18, 2016 { 45 comments }Our friends over at Henry Repeating Arms have some cool new guns set to launch in Jan. 2017.
Gunfight Science: Do Shotguns Suck for Self-Defense?
Published: October 13, 2016 { 91 comments }It may be a controversial position to take, but that has never stopped me before. Gin is superior to vodka. Also, shotguns are not the end-all, be-all solution for self-defense. Especially not for new shooters.
MilSurp: U.S. Military Remington 870 Shotguns
Published: October 5, 2016 { 7 comments }The Remington Arms Company has been a supplier of shotguns to the United States military since before the First World War. The Model 10 and Model 31 slide-action shotguns and Model 11 autoloader were part of America’s military small arms during both World Wars. The Model 870 (M870) so familiar to shooters today has also played an important role with the United States military. Here is its story.
Gear Review: Handy AR-15, 1911 and Shotgun Micro MultiTools for under $20
Published: September 28, 2016 { 3 comments }We take a look at three Real Avid keychain multitools for ARs, 1911s and shotguns. These lightweight tools are easy on the wallet and make great gifts.
A 16-Round, Revolving Shotgun? The SRM Arms Model 1216—Full Review.
Published: September 24, 2016 { 72 comments }Shotguns have always suffered one common weakness: Capacity. Although substantial when measured by either weight or diameter, the amount of ammunition that can be loaded into the gun is limited. Right? Wrong. SRM Arms has stepped up to the plate to take a swing at solving the capacity and reloading problems inherent in a 12-gauge shotgun with its 16-shot, semi-automatic Model 1216.
‘Spectacular’ Remington Bicentennial Celebration Set at Auction
Published: September 22, 2016 { 9 comments }Remington is celebrating two centuries of business with a gorgeous trio of their best designs with their Bicentennial Set at auction with James D. Julia.
To NFA or not NFA? Nighthawk Custom 870 SBS 12 Ga.—Full Review
Published: September 13, 2016 { 15 comments }So which is right for you? An NFA short-barreled shotgun (SBS), or a traditional 18-inch or longer-barreled tactical shotgun? Well, thanks to Nighthawk Custom, you have some great options on both sides of the debate.
Shotgun Vs. Wasp Nest
Published: September 7, 2016 { 49 comments }Ah, Youtube. Some videos are impossible not to click on. The one above shows how one can relocate a wasp nest with a shotgun.