![[SHOT 2024] Browning Announces A5 Shotgun In 20 Gauge](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240122_091321-660x260.jpg)
Browning has announced the introduction of a 20 gauge version of its A5 shotgun at SHOT 2024. Notably different from the original Auto 5 series, this model features a humpback receiver that conceals a Kinematic Drive action, aligning with its modern 12 gauge and 16 [Read More…]
The new 20 gauge Gold Reserve shotgun from Mossberg is an over/under with high-end materials and a very sensible price tag.
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 visiting the Francolin booth to talk about an odd shotgun that caught his eye: The Francolin XR-20, a 20 gauge revolver that is a carbine built around a revolver cylinder. It’s surprisingly well-made and surprisingly inexpensive, too. [Read More…]
Today at SHOT 2022’s Industry Day at the Range, Umarex unveiled their brand new Primal 20. Airguns have been carving themselves a niche in the hunting market and Umarex is one of the big names in that area. Their newest offering is a 20-gauge slug (or shot) firing airgun. ««« GUN AND GEAR [Read More…]
A worldwide leader in ammunition, Federal, has announced an addition to their Black Cloud line with a new 20 gauge option for waterfowl hunters. Their Black Cloud TSS product offers a 60/40 mix of Tungsten Super Shot pellets, which are a blend of powdered tungsten and [Read More…]
I think it is safe to say that the 20 gauge is second in popularity after the ubiquitous 12 gauge. However, the amount of products made in 20 gauge (whether it’s firearms or ammunition) is not even close to that of 12 gauge. That’s why for the aficionados of [Read More…]
USOG, one of the smaller but very interesting YouTube channels, has published a video demonstrating what happens when you accidentally load a 20 gauge shell into a 12 gauge shotgun. Well, nothing will happen until you think there is no round in the chamber or there was [Read More…]
The magical bore cleaning Huntego Cleanshot shotgun ammunition is now available in 20 gauge. Externally they look like your normal yellow shells, however, these are loaded with patented Cleanshot components just like their 12 gauge counterparts. In a nutshell, what [Read More…]
Shotgun manufacturer Mossberg is capitalizing on the popularity of their new firearm model by introducing a 20 gauge Shockwave variant. A quick reminder – even though the Shockwave has a 14 inch barrel and is chambered for shotgun shells, the overall length (OAL) [Read More…]
A month ago we published about Browning’s new offerings in their Citori 725 line. They have added a new lightweight Feather 20 gauge model the line-up. It weighs only 6 lbs. 6 oz. for the 26″ barrel and will be 6 lbs. 6 oz. for the 28″ barrel [Read More…]
Winchester Repeating Arms announced the availability of the 20 gauge SXP pump shotguns. These are the same shotguns I talked about from the NASGW show in the fall of 2014. One of the key features of these new guns is that they are built on a true 20-gauge receiver [Read More…]
Winchester Repeating Arms will introduce 20-gauge versions of the SXP Field and SXP Field Compact shotguns in 2015. The guns were recently shown to distributors at the 2014 NASGW show. The guns will use a true 20-gauge receiver that gives the guns a nice feel and [Read More…]
Tristar recently released their new Raptor line of 20 Gauge gas operated semi-auto youth shotguns. They have a 24-inch barrel and come with a fiber optic front sight, swivel studs and include three choke tubes (IC, M, F). The camo model retails for $489 while the Youth [Read More…]
Having shot the TrAAcker wad for 12 guage that Winchester came out with just over a month ago at SHOT, I can say that them offering it in 20 gauge will be nice for sportsman looking to maximize their hits with their shotgun. Not being a huge wing or clay shooter [Read More…]
For those that favor a 20 gauge shotgun for your defensive long gun, Winchester has now released the 20 gauge fragmenting slug. The slug is designed to fragment into three large segments when it encounters a soft target, which helps to enlarge the temporary wound [Read More…]
Just announced, the new Hornady 20 gauge Heavy Magnum Turkey ammunition is a 3″ shell that uses 1 3/8 ounces of #5 nickel-plated shot. According to Hornady, the shot used has “…the thickest nickel-plating in the industry, which reduces fliers and [Read More…]
In 1921 the Ithaca company created a smooth bore handgun from their standard model shotgun the Flues. These handy little handguns were christened the Auto & Burglar. That name came from the intended use for this double barrel. It was considered a gun for the good [Read More…]
Mossberg is expanding their line of 20 gauge self defense shotguns this year with two new model 500 Cruiser/Persuader models. Both of the new models have extended magazines (total of eight 2 3/4″ shells) and a 20″ matte blue barrel. Both of the new pump [Read More…]
Canadian firm Lamperd Less Lethal Inc. manufactures AR-15 rifles chambered in a less lethal load of the .500 S&W called the Less Lethal WASP 500. Magazines are available in a variety of capacities ranging from five rounds right up to 40 rounds. The company also [Read More…]
From the press release … A new 20 ga waterfowl model has been added to the Super X®3 shotgun line. The Super X3 Waterfowl gun comes in Mossy Oak® Duck Blind® camouflage and features a grip enhancing Dura-Touch® Armor Coating on the composite stock and forearm. [Read More…]
New from Federal is the 20 gauge Heavyweight Turkey shotshells … New 20-gauge MagShok Heavyweight turkey loads are ideal for young hunters and shooters who prefer less recoil. These shells provide 40% less recoil than 3-inch loads–but remain just as lethal [Read More…]
I spotted this sawnoff shotgun at Knesk Guns facebook page … Very cool 🙂 It is for sale but no price is listed so I am guessing it is a lot.
Doves are a major ecological problem in Argentina where a significant amount of crops are consumed the birds. Bird shooters from all over the world head to the Cordoba region of Argentina where there are an estimated 30 million doves (for comparison, the whole of [Read More…]
Winchester Super X3 Shotgun will now be available in 20 gauge. It will be available in the 26″ and 28″ Walnut Field SX3 model. The MSRP is $1199.
Savage have come out with a 20 gauge bolt action slug gun. Because of the smaller size of 20 gauge cartridges they have build the 220 series on the 110 rifle action. The recoil is apparently significantly less than the 12 gauge 210F Slug gun. The 220’s accuracy should [Read More…]
The Shooting Times UK has a review of the Yildiz over-and-under 20 gauge (or 20 bore as they call it in the UK). The Yildiz 20-bore is that sort of gun, combining some of the latest manufacturing techniques with other quite traditional virtues. It has pleasing, [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] Armsan Shows Tactical Shotgun With AR & AK Features, And New 20-Gauge Slug Gun](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Compress_20240124_163230_0348-1-660x260.jpg)
At the SHOT Show, Turkish manufacturer Armsan presented two new shotguns, each incorporating elements from well-known firearm platforms. The first is the RS23 shotgun, innovatively blending the AK-style action and stock with AR-compatible triggers and grips. This [Read More…]
Back in the day… there used to be all kinds of break-action, single-shot firearms that people could shoot, hunt, and play with in abundant cartridge offerings. You had your Thompson Contenders, New England Firearms (NEF) Pardners, Harrington & Richardson [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA visiting Prima Armi, the Italian distributor to see the SDM M870 Shorty, an inexpensive, short-barrel, pump action, mag-fed 12 gauge shotgun. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @JamesReeves is visiting @SilencerShop at SHOT 2023 where he runs into the guys from JK Arms, who are rolling out a light and reasonably priced (but tough) suppressor for 12 Gauge shotguns. Check today’s video for details. TFB and TFBTV’s coverage of SHOT Show 2023 [Read More…]
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