Prices below are labeled with their source, either MSRP at launch or the price at the time of our review, because tactical shotgun prices move with finish, stock, and capacity options. Start with the buyer’s guide, then get into the rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Table of contents<\/h2>- Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose The Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns In 2026<\/a>
- Operating System: Gas Versus Inertia<\/a><\/li>
- Capacity And The 5+1 Problem<\/a><\/li>
- Controls And Loading Port<\/a><\/li>
- Sights, Optics, And Lights<\/a><\/li>
- Fit And Length Of Pull<\/a><\/li>
- Price And Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns Ranked: 2026 Product Roundup<\/a>
- Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2: Best Overall (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX: Best American-Made (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Benelli M4 EXT: Best Duty-Grade Shotgun (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Benelli M2-G1: Best New Tactical Shotgun (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol: Best Value (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Savage Renegauge Security: Best for Tall Shooters (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Mossberg 990 SPX: Best for 590 Fans (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Tokarev TT 12 Pro: Best Budget (2026)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Final Thoughts On The Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns Of 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose The Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns In 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A tactical semi-auto shotgun is not a duck gun with a short barrel. The difference is in the details: controls you can find under stress, a loading port that does not bite, sights that survive a drop, and a gas or inertia system that cycles the loads you actually shoot. Here is what matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Operating System: Gas Versus Inertia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most of the guns on this list are gas operated. Beretta’s B-Link system, Benelli’s ARGO and new R.P.O. systems, Mossberg’s vented piston, and Savage’s D.R.I.V. all bleed gas from the barrel to run the action. Gas guns soak up recoil and run a wide range of loads once they are broken in. They also get dirtier and need cleaning. Inertia guns stay cleaner but can be fussier with light loads or when a light and optic add weight. For a dedicated fighting gun, a proven gas system is the safe bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whatever you choose, follow the break-in guidance. Benelli, for example, recommends a 50-round break-in with high-brass field loads for the M2-G1, and most makers give similar advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Capacity And The 5+1 Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Capacity numbers in this category have gotten confusing. The Beretta 1301 Tactical now ships 5+1 after a federal regulatory change, while the Benelli M4 EXT, Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical, and Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol carry 7+1 in their tubes. Check the exact configuration before you buy, because the same model name can come in several capacities. More shells is nice, but a fast, reliable reload technique matters more than two extra rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Controls And Loading Port<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Oversized charging handles, bolt releases, and safeties are now standard on serious tactical shotguns, and they matter. A beveled or enlarged loading port speeds up reloads and saves your thumbs. If you plan to train hard, handle the gun first. Some shooters love Beretta’s Pro-Lifter, others prefer Mossberg’s oversized controls, and Benelli’s M4 still earns complaints about its small charging handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sights, Optics, And Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ghost ring sights are the minimum. An optic cut or rail is now expected, and a red dot makes slugs and tight-patterning buckshot much easier to place. Mount a weapon light, because you need to identify what you are shooting at. Our guide to weapon lights by platform<\/a> covers shotgun-specific mounting. M-LOK slots in the forend and barrel clamp make this easy on nearly every gun here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFit And Length Of Pull<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Stock fit is where many tactical shotguns fail their owners. A shorter length of pull helps when you wear armor, shoot from barricades, or move through a house. Most of these guns use spacer systems. The Renegauge starts at 14.25 inches, which suits tall shooters but is long for many people, while the Mossberg and Beretta start near 12.5 to 13 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Price And Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Expect to pay roughly $1,000 for value tactical autoloaders and $1,800 to $2,600 for premium Italian guns, based on launch and review-time pricing. Spend the difference on ammo and a class. A good shotgun in trained hands beats an expensive one that never leaves the safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns Ranked: 2026 Product Roundup<\/h2>\n\n\n\nBeretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2: Best Overall (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 is the best semi-auto tactical shotgun for most buyers. It is light, it cycles faster than nearly anything else on the market thanks to Beretta’s B-Link gas system, and its recoil is soft enough that new shooters can run it well. The Mod. 2 update added an enlarged loading port, an oversized charging handle and bolt release, and a reversible crossbolt safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur reviewer ran about 1,000 rounds of birdshot, slugs, and magnum loads, including suppressed strings, with zero malfunctions. He used it for 3-Gun, skeet, and night vision hog hunting, landed slugs on steel at 100 yards with an optic, and measured the trigger at about 4 pounds. One note: Beretta now ships the 1301 Tactical with 5+1 capacity to comply with updated federal regulations, down from the 7+1 configuration we tested. The model we tested listed at $1,899 MSRP at the time of review, with a range of $1,799 to $2,279 depending on stock and color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Gauge: 12 gauge<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 5+1 current production (7+1 as tested)<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in<\/li>\n
- Overall length: 37.8 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 6.7 lb unloaded<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, B-Link<\/li>\n
- Sights: Ghost ring, optic rail<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,799 to $2,279 at the time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Fastest-cycling action we have tested<\/li>\n
- Soft recoil for its weight<\/li>\n
- Zero malfunctions in about 1,000 rounds<\/li>\n
- Enlarged loading port and Pro-Lifter speed reloads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Current models ship at 5+1<\/li>\n
- Premium price<\/li>\n
- Light weight means more felt recoil than heavier guns with magnum loads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX: Best American-Made (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX is the best American-made semi-auto tactical shotgun, and it is the one our reviewer took to Gunsite Academy’s 260 Defensive Shotgun class. A week of high-round-count drills in the Arizona dust is a brutal test, and the 940 kept cycling. After 500 rounds he cleaned it and found carbon and wad residue throughout the gas system, but no stoppages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe SPX version adds an optics cut, an 18.5-inch barrel that takes Accu-Choke tubes, a fiber-optic front sight, a removable ghost ring rear, M-LOK and flush cup sling points, and a spacer-adjustable stock with 12.5 to 14.25 inches of length of pull. It can be ghost loaded with an extra round on the lifter. In our three-way shootout, the writer picked the standard 940 Pro Tactical as his personal favorite for its optic cut, controls, and ergonomics. The MSRP was $1,371 for the Holosun combo at the time of review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Gauge: 12 gauge<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 7+1<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in, Accu-Choke<\/li>\n
- Overall length: 37 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 7.25 lb<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, vented piston<\/li>\n
- Sights: Fiber-optic front, ghost ring rear, optic cut<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,371 (Holosun combo) at the time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Proven through a full Gunsite defensive shotgun course<\/li>\n
- Direct optic cut keeps a red dot low<\/li>\n
- 7+1 capacity plus ghost loading<\/li>\n
- Adjustable length of pull and lots of mounting points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Heavier barrel makes it front-heavy<\/li>\n
- Gas system runs dirty and needs regular cleaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBenelli M4 EXT: Best Duty-Grade Shotgun (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Benelli M4 is the shotgun the Marines picked as their joint service combat shotgun, and the M4 EXT is the version serious users have been building for years. Benelli finally shipped it from the factory with a 7+1 magazine tube that sits flush with the muzzle, a five-position collapsible stock with an integrated pistol grip, and an oversized bolt release, all in 922R-compliant form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Benelli M4 EXT review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur M4 EXT reviewer had one stumble on the very first ghost-loaded round with a dry, brand-new gun, then the shotgun ran flawlessly with standard buckshot, slugs, and birdshot. With a ghost load, it holds nine rounds total. The ARGO gas system is simple and cleans up easily, and the ghost ring sights adjust for windage and elevation with a shell rim. His complaints were a sharp, small charging handle and a loading port that deserves a factory bevel. The EXT listed at $2,599 MSRP at the time of review. Our earlier Benelli M4 range report<\/a> shows how far owners used to go to get the same capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Gauge: 12 gauge, 2 3\/4 and 3 in<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 7+1 (9 with a ghost load)<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 8.4 lb average<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, ARGO<\/li>\n
- Sights: Ghost ring rear, Picatinny rail<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $2,599 at the time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Military-proven ARGO gas system<\/li>\n
- Factory 7+1 tube with no muzzle overhang<\/li>\n
- Collapsible stock fits shooters wearing armor<\/li>\n
- Easy one-pin fire control group removal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Most expensive gun on this list<\/li>\n
- Small, sharp charging handle<\/li>\n
- Heavier than the Beretta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBenelli M2-G1: Best New Tactical Shotgun (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Benelli M2-G1 is the most important new tactical shotgun of 2026. Instead of building another inertia gun or reworking the M4, Benelli designed an entirely new Rear Piston Operated, or R.P.O., gas system for it. It launched with an 18.5-inch barrel, a choice of fixed or five-position stocks, and 5+1 or 7+1 capacity depending on configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Benelli M2-G1 review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur reviewer fed it cheap birdshot, rusty water-damaged shells, suppressed strings, and rapid fire, and recorded zero malfunctions over several hundred rounds. He measured splits as fast as 0.10 seconds and emptied the gun in 1.02 seconds on an eight-round string. After about 100 rounds fired as fast as he could reload, the handguard got hot but stayed holdable. His biggest complaint was the included modified choke, because Benelli recommends cylinder or improved cylinder for defensive use. MSRP at launch ran from $1,829 to $2,149 across five models, according to our launch coverage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Gauge: 12 gauge, 2 3\/4 and 3 in<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 5+1 or 7+1 by model<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, R.P.O. rear piston<\/li>\n
- Stock: Fixed (13 in LOP) or five-position<\/li>\n
- Sights: Ghost ring, optic ready<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,829 to $2,149 at launch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Zero malfunctions with bargain and damaged ammo<\/li>\n
- Flat recoil and very fast splits<\/li>\n
- Good heat management<\/li>\n
- Earned a 4.54 out of 5 NTOA Member Tested rating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Ships with a modified choke<\/li>\n
- Collapsible stock and ghost rings take some setup<\/li>\n
- New platform with a short track record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBeretta A300 Ultima Patrol: Best Value (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol is the best value in a serious tactical autoloader. Beretta took its American-made A300 and gave it a 19.1-inch barrel, a 7+1 tube, enlarged controls, an enlarged loading port, a slim M-LOK handguard, a 13-inch length of pull, ghost ring sights, and a Picatinny rail. In our shootout, the writer said Beretta built it to be a worthy tactical shotgun for less than $1,000 at the time of our shootout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur original reviewer shot 200 rounds of Federal 00 Buck plus slugs and birdshot, ran sub-4-second reload drills, and carried it for miles while hunting hogs. He did see stoppages around the 300-round mark when the action got gummed up, so keep it clean and lubricated. In the shootout, it posted the fastest double tap of the three guns at 0.85 seconds, but it also had two failures to fire on port reloads. It shares Beretta’s B-Link gas system with the 1301 without the 1301’s price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Gauge: 12 gauge, 3 in chamber<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 7+1<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 19.1 in<\/li>\n
- Overall length: 38 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 7.1 lb<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, B-Link<\/li>\n
- Sights: Ghost ring, Picatinny rail<\/li>\n
- Price: About $1,000 at the time of our shootout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Beretta gas system at a lower price<\/li>\n
- Enlarged loading port and controls<\/li>\n
- Slim M-LOK handguard with QD sockets<\/li>\n
- Fast in our timed drills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Needs regular cleaning to stay reliable<\/li>\n
- Rear QD socket sits slightly recessed<\/li>\n
- Failures to fire on port reloads in our shootout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSavage Renegauge Security: Best for Tall Shooters (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Savage Renegauge Security is the softest-shooting surprise on this list and the best pick for tall shooters. It started life as a field gun, then Savage built a security model with the same D.R.I.V. gas system, which vents excess gas forward to tame recoil, and a rotating bolt that our shootout writer called a very nice touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Savage Renegauge review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn our three-way tactical shotgun shootout, the Renegauge had zero problems and cycled even reduced-recoil trap loads designed for double guns. Its length of pull starts at 14.25 inches and runs to 15.07, which is long for many shooters but right for big guys. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics, but you have to buy the rail separately. The Renegauge sat around $1,200 at the time of our shootout. Our full review covered the field version of the Renegauge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Gauge: 12 gauge<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 6 in the tube (as listed in our shootout)<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in<\/li>\n
- Overall length: 40 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 7 lb<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, D.R.I.V., rotating bolt<\/li>\n
- Sights: Ghost ring, drilled and tapped<\/li>\n
- Price: About $1,200 at the time of our shootout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Zero malfunctions in our shootout, even with light loads<\/li>\n
- Very soft recoil<\/li>\n
- Long length of pull suits tall shooters<\/li>\n
- Rotating bolt lockup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Long stock for average-size shooters<\/li>\n
- Optic rail sold separately<\/li>\n
- Lower capacity than the class leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMossberg 990 SPX: Best for 590 Fans (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Mossberg 990 SPX is the gun to watch if you grew up on the 590. Mossberg showed it at SHOT Show 2026 built around a 590-style receiver, with the gas system fully contained under the handguard forward of the receiver. That keeps the back half of the gun familiar to anyone who has run a Mossberg pump, and the Magpul furniture lets you tune length of pull with spacers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Mossberg 990 SPX first look (SHOT Show 2026)<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt comes in two barrel lengths: an 18.5-inch version holding 7+1 and a 14-inch short-barreled version holding 6+1. Unlike many tactical guns, the barrel accepts chokes, so you can run a tighter choke, a standoff device, or even a suppressor. Both versions carried a $1,300 MSRP at launch. We have only handled it at SHOT Show so far, so read our SHOT Show first look and treat this as a promising pick, not a proven one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Gauge: 12 gauge<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 7+1 (18.5 in) or 6+1 (14 in)<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in or 14 in, accepts chokes<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, 590-style receiver<\/li>\n
- Stock: Magpul with spacers<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,300 at launch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Familiar 590 receiver layout<\/li>\n
- Choke-ready barrel opens up suppressor options<\/li>\n
- 14 in SBS version for compact builds<\/li>\n
- Competitive launch price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Only a SHOT Show hands-on so far<\/li>\n
- 14 in version is an NFA item<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTokarev TT 12 Pro: Best Budget (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Tokarev TT 12 Pro is not a tube gun, but it earns a spot as the best budget semi-auto tactical shotgun because it ran when it had no business running for the money. It is an AR-style, box-magazine 12 gauge that our reviewer bought for about $365 at the time of review, and it refused to choke on low-velocity birdshot, buckshot, or slugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Tokarev TT 12 Pro review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIts dual-stage gas piston system is the reason. The 18.5-inch barrel takes flush choke tubes (cylinder, modified, and full are included), the aluminum handguard has plenty of M-LOK, and the buffer tube accepts any AR-15 stock. It ships with one 5-round magazine, and 10- and 19-round magazines are available. It weighs about 9.5 pounds, which helps with recoil. For a deeper look at box-fed options, see our best mag-fed shotguns<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Gauge: 12 gauge<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 5-round magazine included (10 and 19 available)<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in, flush chokes<\/li>\n
- Overall length: 37.7 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: About 9.5 lb<\/li>\n
- Action: Dual-stage gas piston<\/li>\n
- Sights: Flip-up BUIS<\/li>\n
- Price: About $365 at the time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Ran low-velocity loads, buckshot, and slugs<\/li>\n
- AR-style controls and stock compatibility<\/li>\n
- Three choke tubes included<\/li>\n
- Price is hard to beat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Heavy at 9.5 pounds<\/li>\n
- Box magazines are bulky<\/li>\n
- Needs a riser for optics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFinal Thoughts On The Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns Of 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The best semi-auto tactical shotgun for most buyers in 2026 is the Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2. It is light, fast, and ran about 1,000 rounds without a hiccup in our hands. If you want American-made, the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX survived a Gunsite course. If you want the duty-grade standard, the Benelli M4 EXT finally ships the way users always wanted it. The Benelli M2-G1 is the exciting new gun, the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol is the value play, the Savage Renegauge Security suits tall shooters, the Mossberg 990 SPX is one to watch, and the Tokarev TT 12 Pro proves a budget gun can run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Related reading: see our guide to the best Mossberg shotguns<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhatever you buy, break it in with the loads the manufacturer recommends, pattern your buckshot, mount a light, and get training. Watch our tactical shotgun shootout<\/a> to see three of these guns head to head, and compare pumps in our best home defense shotguns<\/a> guide. When you are ready to buy, find new and used tactical shotguns on GunsAmerica.com<\/a>. Treat every gun as loaded, and know your target and what is beyond it. Train hard, shoot straight, and stay dangerous.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":209424,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"manual","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,694,38,3459],"tags":[288,132,3732,102,3678,182,440,2337,610,620],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":["post-190547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-gunsamerica-authors","category-gun-reviews","category-gun-reviews-shotguns","category-travis-pike","tag-beretta","tag-buzz","tag-evergreen","tag-feature-articles","tag-krieger","tag-mossberg","tag-savage","tag-security","tag-reviews-shotguns","tag-tactical"],"yoast_head":"\n
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- Operating System: Gas Versus Inertia<\/a><\/li>
- Capacity And The 5+1 Problem<\/a><\/li>
- Controls And Loading Port<\/a><\/li>
- Sights, Optics, And Lights<\/a><\/li>
- Fit And Length Of Pull<\/a><\/li>
- Price And Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns Ranked: 2026 Product Roundup<\/a>
- Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2: Best Overall (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX: Best American-Made (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Benelli M4 EXT: Best Duty-Grade Shotgun (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Benelli M2-G1: Best New Tactical Shotgun (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol: Best Value (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Savage Renegauge Security: Best for Tall Shooters (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Mossberg 990 SPX: Best for 590 Fans (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Tokarev TT 12 Pro: Best Budget (2026)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Final Thoughts On The Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns Of 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose The Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns In 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A tactical semi-auto shotgun is not a duck gun with a short barrel. The difference is in the details: controls you can find under stress, a loading port that does not bite, sights that survive a drop, and a gas or inertia system that cycles the loads you actually shoot. Here is what matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Operating System: Gas Versus Inertia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most of the guns on this list are gas operated. Beretta’s B-Link system, Benelli’s ARGO and new R.P.O. systems, Mossberg’s vented piston, and Savage’s D.R.I.V. all bleed gas from the barrel to run the action. Gas guns soak up recoil and run a wide range of loads once they are broken in. They also get dirtier and need cleaning. Inertia guns stay cleaner but can be fussier with light loads or when a light and optic add weight. For a dedicated fighting gun, a proven gas system is the safe bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whatever you choose, follow the break-in guidance. Benelli, for example, recommends a 50-round break-in with high-brass field loads for the M2-G1, and most makers give similar advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Capacity And The 5+1 Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Capacity numbers in this category have gotten confusing. The Beretta 1301 Tactical now ships 5+1 after a federal regulatory change, while the Benelli M4 EXT, Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical, and Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol carry 7+1 in their tubes. Check the exact configuration before you buy, because the same model name can come in several capacities. More shells is nice, but a fast, reliable reload technique matters more than two extra rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Controls And Loading Port<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Oversized charging handles, bolt releases, and safeties are now standard on serious tactical shotguns, and they matter. A beveled or enlarged loading port speeds up reloads and saves your thumbs. If you plan to train hard, handle the gun first. Some shooters love Beretta’s Pro-Lifter, others prefer Mossberg’s oversized controls, and Benelli’s M4 still earns complaints about its small charging handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sights, Optics, And Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ghost ring sights are the minimum. An optic cut or rail is now expected, and a red dot makes slugs and tight-patterning buckshot much easier to place. Mount a weapon light, because you need to identify what you are shooting at. Our guide to weapon lights by platform<\/a> covers shotgun-specific mounting. M-LOK slots in the forend and barrel clamp make this easy on nearly every gun here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fit And Length Of Pull<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Stock fit is where many tactical shotguns fail their owners. A shorter length of pull helps when you wear armor, shoot from barricades, or move through a house. Most of these guns use spacer systems. The Renegauge starts at 14.25 inches, which suits tall shooters but is long for many people, while the Mossberg and Beretta start near 12.5 to 13 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Price And Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Expect to pay roughly $1,000 for value tactical autoloaders and $1,800 to $2,600 for premium Italian guns, based on launch and review-time pricing. Spend the difference on ammo and a class. A good shotgun in trained hands beats an expensive one that never leaves the safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns Ranked: 2026 Product Roundup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2: Best Overall (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 is the best semi-auto tactical shotgun for most buyers. It is light, it cycles faster than nearly anything else on the market thanks to Beretta’s B-Link gas system, and its recoil is soft enough that new shooters can run it well. The Mod. 2 update added an enlarged loading port, an oversized charging handle and bolt release, and a reversible crossbolt safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our reviewer ran about 1,000 rounds of birdshot, slugs, and magnum loads, including suppressed strings, with zero malfunctions. He used it for 3-Gun, skeet, and night vision hog hunting, landed slugs on steel at 100 yards with an optic, and measured the trigger at about 4 pounds. One note: Beretta now ships the 1301 Tactical with 5+1 capacity to comply with updated federal regulations, down from the 7+1 configuration we tested. The model we tested listed at $1,899 MSRP at the time of review, with a range of $1,799 to $2,279 depending on stock and color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Gauge: 12 gauge<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 5+1 current production (7+1 as tested)<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in<\/li>\n
- Overall length: 37.8 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 6.7 lb unloaded<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, B-Link<\/li>\n
- Sights: Ghost ring, optic rail<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,799 to $2,279 at the time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Fastest-cycling action we have tested<\/li>\n
- Soft recoil for its weight<\/li>\n
- Zero malfunctions in about 1,000 rounds<\/li>\n
- Enlarged loading port and Pro-Lifter speed reloads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Current models ship at 5+1<\/li>\n
- Premium price<\/li>\n
- Light weight means more felt recoil than heavier guns with magnum loads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX: Best American-Made (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX is the best American-made semi-auto tactical shotgun, and it is the one our reviewer took to Gunsite Academy’s 260 Defensive Shotgun class. A week of high-round-count drills in the Arizona dust is a brutal test, and the 940 kept cycling. After 500 rounds he cleaned it and found carbon and wad residue throughout the gas system, but no stoppages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SPX version adds an optics cut, an 18.5-inch barrel that takes Accu-Choke tubes, a fiber-optic front sight, a removable ghost ring rear, M-LOK and flush cup sling points, and a spacer-adjustable stock with 12.5 to 14.25 inches of length of pull. It can be ghost loaded with an extra round on the lifter. In our three-way shootout, the writer picked the standard 940 Pro Tactical as his personal favorite for its optic cut, controls, and ergonomics. The MSRP was $1,371 for the Holosun combo at the time of review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Gauge: 12 gauge<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 7+1<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in, Accu-Choke<\/li>\n
- Overall length: 37 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 7.25 lb<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, vented piston<\/li>\n
- Sights: Fiber-optic front, ghost ring rear, optic cut<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,371 (Holosun combo) at the time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Proven through a full Gunsite defensive shotgun course<\/li>\n
- Direct optic cut keeps a red dot low<\/li>\n
- 7+1 capacity plus ghost loading<\/li>\n
- Adjustable length of pull and lots of mounting points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Heavier barrel makes it front-heavy<\/li>\n
- Gas system runs dirty and needs regular cleaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBenelli M4 EXT: Best Duty-Grade Shotgun (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Benelli M4 is the shotgun the Marines picked as their joint service combat shotgun, and the M4 EXT is the version serious users have been building for years. Benelli finally shipped it from the factory with a 7+1 magazine tube that sits flush with the muzzle, a five-position collapsible stock with an integrated pistol grip, and an oversized bolt release, all in 922R-compliant form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Benelli M4 EXT review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our M4 EXT reviewer had one stumble on the very first ghost-loaded round with a dry, brand-new gun, then the shotgun ran flawlessly with standard buckshot, slugs, and birdshot. With a ghost load, it holds nine rounds total. The ARGO gas system is simple and cleans up easily, and the ghost ring sights adjust for windage and elevation with a shell rim. His complaints were a sharp, small charging handle and a loading port that deserves a factory bevel. The EXT listed at $2,599 MSRP at the time of review. Our earlier Benelli M4 range report<\/a> shows how far owners used to go to get the same capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Gauge: 12 gauge, 2 3\/4 and 3 in<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 7+1 (9 with a ghost load)<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 8.4 lb average<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, ARGO<\/li>\n
- Sights: Ghost ring rear, Picatinny rail<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $2,599 at the time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Military-proven ARGO gas system<\/li>\n
- Factory 7+1 tube with no muzzle overhang<\/li>\n
- Collapsible stock fits shooters wearing armor<\/li>\n
- Easy one-pin fire control group removal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Most expensive gun on this list<\/li>\n
- Small, sharp charging handle<\/li>\n
- Heavier than the Beretta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Benelli M4 EXT on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBenelli M2-G1: Best New Tactical Shotgun (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Benelli M2-G1 is the most important new tactical shotgun of 2026. Instead of building another inertia gun or reworking the M4, Benelli designed an entirely new Rear Piston Operated, or R.P.O., gas system for it. It launched with an 18.5-inch barrel, a choice of fixed or five-position stocks, and 5+1 or 7+1 capacity depending on configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Benelli M2-G1 review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our reviewer fed it cheap birdshot, rusty water-damaged shells, suppressed strings, and rapid fire, and recorded zero malfunctions over several hundred rounds. He measured splits as fast as 0.10 seconds and emptied the gun in 1.02 seconds on an eight-round string. After about 100 rounds fired as fast as he could reload, the handguard got hot but stayed holdable. His biggest complaint was the included modified choke, because Benelli recommends cylinder or improved cylinder for defensive use. MSRP at launch ran from $1,829 to $2,149 across five models, according to our launch coverage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Gauge: 12 gauge, 2 3\/4 and 3 in<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 5+1 or 7+1 by model<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, R.P.O. rear piston<\/li>\n
- Stock: Fixed (13 in LOP) or five-position<\/li>\n
- Sights: Ghost ring, optic ready<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,829 to $2,149 at launch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Zero malfunctions with bargain and damaged ammo<\/li>\n
- Flat recoil and very fast splits<\/li>\n
- Good heat management<\/li>\n
- Earned a 4.54 out of 5 NTOA Member Tested rating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Ships with a modified choke<\/li>\n
- Collapsible stock and ghost rings take some setup<\/li>\n
- New platform with a short track record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Benelli M2-G1 on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBeretta A300 Ultima Patrol: Best Value (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol is the best value in a serious tactical autoloader. Beretta took its American-made A300 and gave it a 19.1-inch barrel, a 7+1 tube, enlarged controls, an enlarged loading port, a slim M-LOK handguard, a 13-inch length of pull, ghost ring sights, and a Picatinny rail. In our shootout, the writer said Beretta built it to be a worthy tactical shotgun for less than $1,000 at the time of our shootout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our original reviewer shot 200 rounds of Federal 00 Buck plus slugs and birdshot, ran sub-4-second reload drills, and carried it for miles while hunting hogs. He did see stoppages around the 300-round mark when the action got gummed up, so keep it clean and lubricated. In the shootout, it posted the fastest double tap of the three guns at 0.85 seconds, but it also had two failures to fire on port reloads. It shares Beretta’s B-Link gas system with the 1301 without the 1301’s price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Gauge: 12 gauge, 3 in chamber<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 7+1<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 19.1 in<\/li>\n
- Overall length: 38 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 7.1 lb<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, B-Link<\/li>\n
- Sights: Ghost ring, Picatinny rail<\/li>\n
- Price: About $1,000 at the time of our shootout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Beretta gas system at a lower price<\/li>\n
- Enlarged loading port and controls<\/li>\n
- Slim M-LOK handguard with QD sockets<\/li>\n
- Fast in our timed drills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Needs regular cleaning to stay reliable<\/li>\n
- Rear QD socket sits slightly recessed<\/li>\n
- Failures to fire on port reloads in our shootout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSavage Renegauge Security: Best for Tall Shooters (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Savage Renegauge Security is the softest-shooting surprise on this list and the best pick for tall shooters. It started life as a field gun, then Savage built a security model with the same D.R.I.V. gas system, which vents excess gas forward to tame recoil, and a rotating bolt that our shootout writer called a very nice touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Savage Renegauge review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our three-way tactical shotgun shootout, the Renegauge had zero problems and cycled even reduced-recoil trap loads designed for double guns. Its length of pull starts at 14.25 inches and runs to 15.07, which is long for many shooters but right for big guys. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics, but you have to buy the rail separately. The Renegauge sat around $1,200 at the time of our shootout. Our full review covered the field version of the Renegauge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Gauge: 12 gauge<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 6 in the tube (as listed in our shootout)<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in<\/li>\n
- Overall length: 40 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: 7 lb<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, D.R.I.V., rotating bolt<\/li>\n
- Sights: Ghost ring, drilled and tapped<\/li>\n
- Price: About $1,200 at the time of our shootout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Zero malfunctions in our shootout, even with light loads<\/li>\n
- Very soft recoil<\/li>\n
- Long length of pull suits tall shooters<\/li>\n
- Rotating bolt lockup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Long stock for average-size shooters<\/li>\n
- Optic rail sold separately<\/li>\n
- Lower capacity than the class leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Savage Renegauge Security on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMossberg 990 SPX: Best for 590 Fans (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Mossberg 990 SPX is the gun to watch if you grew up on the 590. Mossberg showed it at SHOT Show 2026 built around a 590-style receiver, with the gas system fully contained under the handguard forward of the receiver. That keeps the back half of the gun familiar to anyone who has run a Mossberg pump, and the Magpul furniture lets you tune length of pull with spacers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Mossberg 990 SPX first look (SHOT Show 2026)<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It comes in two barrel lengths: an 18.5-inch version holding 7+1 and a 14-inch short-barreled version holding 6+1. Unlike many tactical guns, the barrel accepts chokes, so you can run a tighter choke, a standoff device, or even a suppressor. Both versions carried a $1,300 MSRP at launch. We have only handled it at SHOT Show so far, so read our SHOT Show first look and treat this as a promising pick, not a proven one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Gauge: 12 gauge<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 7+1 (18.5 in) or 6+1 (14 in)<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in or 14 in, accepts chokes<\/li>\n
- Action: Gas operated, 590-style receiver<\/li>\n
- Stock: Magpul with spacers<\/li>\n
- MSRP: $1,300 at launch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Familiar 590 receiver layout<\/li>\n
- Choke-ready barrel opens up suppressor options<\/li>\n
- 14 in SBS version for compact builds<\/li>\n
- Competitive launch price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Only a SHOT Show hands-on so far<\/li>\n
- 14 in version is an NFA item<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Mossberg 990 SPX on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTokarev TT 12 Pro: Best Budget (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Tokarev TT 12 Pro is not a tube gun, but it earns a spot as the best budget semi-auto tactical shotgun because it ran when it had no business running for the money. It is an AR-style, box-magazine 12 gauge that our reviewer bought for about $365 at the time of review, and it refused to choke on low-velocity birdshot, buckshot, or slugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Tokarev TT 12 Pro review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its dual-stage gas piston system is the reason. The 18.5-inch barrel takes flush choke tubes (cylinder, modified, and full are included), the aluminum handguard has plenty of M-LOK, and the buffer tube accepts any AR-15 stock. It ships with one 5-round magazine, and 10- and 19-round magazines are available. It weighs about 9.5 pounds, which helps with recoil. For a deeper look at box-fed options, see our best mag-fed shotguns<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Gauge: 12 gauge<\/li>\n
- Capacity: 5-round magazine included (10 and 19 available)<\/li>\n
- Barrel: 18.5 in, flush chokes<\/li>\n
- Overall length: 37.7 in<\/li>\n
- Weight: About 9.5 lb<\/li>\n
- Action: Dual-stage gas piston<\/li>\n
- Sights: Flip-up BUIS<\/li>\n
- Price: About $365 at the time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Ran low-velocity loads, buckshot, and slugs<\/li>\n
- AR-style controls and stock compatibility<\/li>\n
- Three choke tubes included<\/li>\n
- Price is hard to beat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Heavy at 9.5 pounds<\/li>\n
- Box magazines are bulky<\/li>\n
- Needs a riser for optics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Tokarev TT 12 Pro on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFinal Thoughts On The Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns Of 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The best semi-auto tactical shotgun for most buyers in 2026 is the Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2. It is light, fast, and ran about 1,000 rounds without a hiccup in our hands. If you want American-made, the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX survived a Gunsite course. If you want the duty-grade standard, the Benelli M4 EXT finally ships the way users always wanted it. The Benelli M2-G1 is the exciting new gun, the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol is the value play, the Savage Renegauge Security suits tall shooters, the Mossberg 990 SPX is one to watch, and the Tokarev TT 12 Pro proves a budget gun can run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Related reading: see our guide to the best Mossberg shotguns<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whatever you buy, break it in with the loads the manufacturer recommends, pattern your buckshot, mount a light, and get training. Watch our tactical shotgun shootout<\/a> to see three of these guns head to head, and compare pumps in our best home defense shotguns<\/a> guide. When you are ready to buy, find new and used tactical shotguns on GunsAmerica.com<\/a>. Treat every gun as loaded, and know your target and what is beyond it. Train hard, shoot straight, and stay dangerous.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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