Most of the time we choose content based on a complex algorithm that involves consulting the stars, throwing chicken bones, and getting the editorial staff really inebriated. Rarely do we give you the ability to tell us what YOU think are good products. To facilitate this, we are starting a new monthly feature on the site: Reader’s Choice Awards.
- Each month we are going to host a poll that you can vote on.
- Each month will be a different category (Optics, Revolver, Bolt Action Rifle, Concealed Carry Pistol, etc.).
- The list of entries will be curated from the top sales in the preceding six months. This is solely to introduce some objectivity into it; there must be some popularity if it tops the sales list (or is horrifically expensive)
- A random winner will be picked from voters and that winner will get some swag.
- You can vote for your choice every day while the poll is running and you can earn an extra entry for telling us WHY you chose it (we will pick some of the most creative and highlight them during the results post)
- At the end of the month, we will post the winning choice (along with the other results) and the company will get some bragging rights (if they want them). They do not get a swag pack.
For our first installment, we are highlighting Semi-Auto (Autoloading) Shotguns. There may be a number of models from the same company, and where appropriate we have removed duplicates based on variances within the model. There are some gauge differences in the below list, so be aware of that. Note that the list is organized alphabetically–the order has no other special meaning. We decided against listing specs and writeups for each of these because:
- most of these have several variants based on barrel length, capacity, finish, etc.
- it is just more wordy marketing fluff,
- and, let’s be honest, most of you are going to pick based on personal preference or the way it looks. Which we assume since that is how we would vote… 🙂 If you DO want to know more, we have included a link.
American Tactical Imports Omni Hybrid Ar-15 Style .410 Gauge
You can find more information at: https://www.americantactical.us/5512/detail.html
Benelli M4 Tactical
You can find more information at: https://www.benelliusa.com/m4-tactical-shotgun
Benelli Montefeltro 12 Gauge
You can find more information at: https://www.benelliusa.com/montefeltro-shotgun
Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 12 Gauge
You can find more information at: https://www.benelliusa.com/super-black-eagle-iii
Beretta A300 Outlander 12 Gauge
You can find more information at: http://www.beretta.com/en-us/a300-outlander/
Beretta A350 Xtrema 12 Gauge
You can find more information at: http://www.beretta.com/en-us/a350-xtrema-max5/
Beretta A400 Xcel 12 Gauge
You can find more information at: http://www.beretta.com/en-us/a400-xcel/
Beretta A400 Xplor Action 20 Gauge
You can find more information at: http://www.beretta.com/en-us/a400-xplor-action/
Browning A5 Camo 12 Gauge
You can find more information at: https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/a5/current-production.html
Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen 16 Gauge
You can find more information at: https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/a5/current-production/a5-sweet-sixteen.html
Mossberg Model 930 Jerry Miculek Jm Pro Series 12 Gauge
You can find more information at: http://www.mossberg.com/category/series/930/930-jm-pro-series/
Remington 11-87
You can find more information at: https://www.remington.com/shotguns/autoloading/model-11-87
Remington V3 Field Sport 12 Gauge
You can find more information at: https://www.remington.com/shotguns/autoloading/v3-field-sport
Stoeger M3k 3-gun 12 Gauge
You can find more information at: https://www.stoegerindustries.com/m3k-3-gun-shotgun
Stoeger M3000 12 Gauge
You can find more information at: https://www.stoegerindustries.com/m3000-shotgun
Stoeger M3500 12 Gauge
You can find more information at: https://www.stoegerindustries.com/m3500-shotgun
Winchester SX4 Waterfowl Hunter 12 Gauge
You can find more information at: http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/shotguns/super-x4/super-x4-current-products/sx4-waterfowl-hunter-realtree-max5.html