Fierce Firearms, a company mostly known for making precision bolt-action rifles, has entered the shotgun market by introducing the Mayhem FX semi-auto shotgun. The company markets this as a hunting shotgun that will allow you to “reach out for waterfowl [Read More…]
The VR series semi-automatic shotguns from Armscor International / Rock Island Armory get an addition with the 20 gauge version called VR82. The thumbhole stock design reminds me of the HERA Arms CQR stock, don’t you agree? The metal finish is black anodized, with [Read More…]
Waterfowlers rejoice! Browning has released the second generation of their Maxus semi-auto shotgun – the Maxus II. The new shotgun has a number of redesigned and restyled parts as well as new technologies incorporated into its design to improve over the previous [Read More…]
If you’re looking to scratch that shotgun itch as we ease into the fall hunting season, then it might be worth taking a look at the new Escort SD-X magazine-fed shotgun from Hatsan. The new addition to Hatsan’s Versatile Tactical Shotgun series is available [Read More…]
The Italian company Beretta opens its vaults to show the M3P shotgun. These photos were taken in 1990. The M3P is a 12 gauge shotgun with 5 rounds fed from a detachable box magazine although some sources say the magazine takes 6 rounds. It can run both as a pump-action [Read More…]
In today’s Photo, we’re looking at a Hatsan Escort AutoDefend TFS 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun I never really understood the phrase “going mediaeval on someone” – not until I put these two monsters in one room together: The Hatsan Escort AutoDefend TFS [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…]
About a week ago we reported about the release of this new semi-auto shotgun and today, at the Range Day of SHOT Show 2019, we had a chance to take a closer look and shoot the Armscor VR80 12 gauge semi-auto AR-style shotgun. The Armscor VR80 shotgun looks and feels [Read More…]
Many of you called the winner in the comments… But what is interesting is that the Winchester SX4 Models far outsold the M4 Tactical, as did the Beretta A300 line. Not that we are remotely considering this process scientific. And I would wager that our readership [Read More…]
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 [Read More…]
Iron Armi is an Italian arms manufacturer specialized in making shotguns. One of their latest products is a semi-automatic magazine fed 410 bore shotgun called Ares MITO 410. This shotgun is made in two configurations for shooting birdshot and slugs. The standard model [Read More…]
Introduced earlier this year, the SL5 shotgun represents Sauer’s entry into the market of inertia operated semi-auto shotguns. The actual mechanism of this shotgun is designed in cooperation with Italian Breda company. Sauer engineers built the rest of the gun [Read More…]
Standard Manufacturing has introduced a compact and stockless version of their SKO 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun. Despite the name Shorty, it has an 18″ barrel and 26″ overall length which qualifies it as a shotgun according to the US legislation and [Read More…]
French firearms manufacturer Verney-Carron makes a hunting shotgun called Veloce which features their Stop&Go technology earlier seen in their Speedline family of hunting rifles. The way the Stop&Go concept works is that after each shot, the bolt cycles back [Read More…]
Briley Manufacturing has introduced new match grade triggers for a number of popular semi-auto shotguns. In order to install the triggers, Briley suggests to disassemble the trigger assembly of your shotgun and send it to them. They’ll install the triggers and [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James gets to try some of Beretta’s high end sporting and hunting shotguns, including a model equipped with Aimpoint’s new S1 reflex optic, specifically designed to mount on the vented rib of most high end sporting shotguns. Many THANKS to: Ventura Munitions: [Read More…]
While the Uzkon UNG-12 product image on Uzkon’s site is currently only a 3D render, they seem to have at least a few of these new shotguns out in the wild and appearing in promotional videos. This new foray for the Turkish manufacturer runs off the same pattern [Read More…]
Savage Arms, under the Stevens label, is beginning to grow a substantial inventory of firearms for itself. It’s newest offering is their first semi-automatic shotgun: the Stevens S1200. This model will be offered in a flurry of configurations that consumers would [Read More…]
We all know that when the importation of Saiga rifles and shotguns was halted as a result of some political nonsense that we aren’t going to dive into several companies made a go at filling that void. Sadly nothing was quite what the market wanted as a replacement [Read More…]
For 2016, Chiappa will have a pair of new semi-automatic shotguns based on the CA612 line. The new guns are set up to run 3.5″ Magnum shells and are designated the CA612M Field and CA612M Turkey. The names should give you an indication of for what the guns are [Read More…]
Legacy Sports has introduced their new line-up of youth-oriented shotguns including Escort semi-automatic and Escort Pump shotguns. All Youth shotguns are 3″ Magnum-rated chambers and come equipped with 22″ barrels. Ambidextrous lovers rejoice- the [Read More…]
The 1301 is a Formula 1 car. Its designed to look good and go fast but at the expense of creature comforts. How so? Read below and get to know this Italian 12-gauge boomstick. The key component of the 1301 is Beretta’s “Blink” gas system. Beretta [Read More…]
The Metal Storm MAUL has finally be unveiled and it is awesome. Previously only computer rendered images of the weapon were publicly available. The light 2.75 lbs 12 gauge shotgun has no moving parts and comes in a pistol and a rifle under-barrel configuration. Five [Read More…]
In this first part of a two-part review of the cheapest semi-auto shotgun money can buy, James Reeves reviews the $176 Citadel 12 gauge made in Turkey. This gun is also known as the Citadel ATAC, Citadel Warthog, Citadel Boss Hog or Bosshog. The CItadel ATAC is made in Turkey like so many budget [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves brings you the exhilarating second part to his “Poverty Tier Shotgun Review”. James bought a $400 Black Aces Tactical S MAX Pro semi-automatic shotgun a couple of weeks ago, rigged it with $100 of cheap parts he found online, and got it ready for [Read More…]
You asked for it: After James’ popular Beretta 1301 review and build videos, viewers wanted a budget shotgun build and review. In this episode, James budgets $500 for a semi-auto shotgun build. So, he buys a $400 Black Aces Tactical Pro Series S Max semi-automatic shotgun and then spends $100 [Read More…]
Turkish-headquartered Hatsan Arms chiefly manufactures two product lines: air guns, and shotguns. The latter, branded as Escort Shotguns, includes a variety of models from pump-action to break-open to semi-auto, purposed for hunting/sporting or home defense. From mild [Read More…]
It is time for TFB’s photo of the day. Today’s subject: Shotguns. Previously we had a look at a Czech Side-by-side Shotgun and the Hatsan Escort AutoDefend TFS 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun. Both have their qualities… Not everyone may know this, but [Read More…]
A number of patents from the U.S. Patent Office indicate that Sturm, Ruger & Company INC might have plans to at least develop a semi-automatic shotgun. Looking at Patent number 2015/20150089855 A1, for a “REMOVABLE SHOTGUN MAGAZINE”, in addition to [Read More…]
While I was at the booth shooting the DP-12 double barreled pump shotgun I noticed two other shotguns on display. The makers of the DP-12 are branching into semi-automatic shotguns. They have two versions of magazine fed semi-auto shotguns. A standard shotgun [Read More…]
