Federal Flitecontrol 20 Gauge – Load Review
The main problem with using any caliber other than 12 gauge for a defensive shotgun is the lack of modern […]
Shotguns
IWI Releases the MAFTEAH Semi-Auto AOW Shotgun
I had to look it up, but the word Mafteah means a key or opening instrument in Hebrew. That’s pretty fitting for something that falls into the class of the old Masterkey entry and breaching shotguns.
Mossberg’s New Semi-Automatic 990 AfterShock
What you get in the new 990 AfterShock is a reliable gas system that cycles fast and reliably in the short system of a pistol-grip shotgun with a 14.75” barrel and an overall length of only 27.125.”
Remington Model 31 – The Forgotten Pump Gun
There are lots of smoothbore legends and plenty of highly desirable models in the shotgun world, but for some reason, the excellent Remington Model 31 – the predecessor to the Model 870 — seems to be largely ignored.
Fiocchi Unveils Revolutionary Drone Dropper Shotshell: Because Drones Won’t Shoot Themselves Down
The Drone Dropper Shotshell features a unique carbon fiber weave wad design, which provides unparalleled strength and stability. The duplex load consists of a solid core projectile made from Osmium — the densest material on the planet — on top of #2 pellets that are also made from Osmium.
GForce Arms’ New 12HAMMER Semi-Auto Shotgun
Weighing 8.4 pounds, the GForce Arms 12HAMMER strikes a balance between manageability and recoil reduction. Its compact size and reliability make it great for home defense, while its adaptability caters to sport shooters and tactical users alike.
SHOT Show 2025: Bronco Brings Back the SPAS-12 Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun
The Turkish company Bronco Arms had their take on the SPAS-12 on display at SHOT. It looked the part…mostly.
SHOT Show 2025: EOTECH’s New Ultra-Short Vudu 3-9×32 SFP Rifle Scope
EOTECH making a 3-9X scope, a magnification range that appeals to hunters, isn’t all that crazy, but making their new scope so insanely small and compact is very impressive.
Smith & Wesson’s Model 916 Shotgun
Smith & Wesson aren’t known for their shotguns. Revolvers, yep. Automatics? Sure. Rifles? Yeah, they’re popular for those too. Shotguns?
Trigger Time: Shooting Mossberg’s New 590R and RM Shotguns
Mossberg’s new 590R (standard tube fed style) and 590RM (the Mossberg magazine fed version) are consumer shotguns that feature several key upgrades that are a departure from what you find on traditional Mossberg shotguns.