A new dawn, new possibilities and another Photo Of The Day. We don’t do enough shotguns in this series, don’t you agree? This is the Benelli M4 Semi-Automatic shotgun with an 18.5″ barrel, painted in Battle Brown. The sight is a Steiner Optics Micro [Read More…]
James Reeves is with the guys from Genesis to talk about their new less lethal shotgun, the Genesis Arms GEN-12 LL. It’s a less lethal shotgun designed with law enforcement use in mind. It features a semi-auto, Mil-Spec AR trigger with AR controls and ergonomics, a 10.5” smoothbore barrel, [Read More…]
The Italian-made Weatherby SORIX line debuts in 12 and 20 gauge versions, with hand-finished paint at the company's American factory.
Genesis has been making big waves in the commercial market with their semi-auto shotguns, but now it has been awarded a federal contract for this, the Genesis MBS or Modern Breaching Shotgun. A short-barrelled, short profile, big performance semi-auto that’s small but easy to use, the MBS is a [Read More…]
Our Photo Of The Day is strong today. Like 12 gauge strong, and with a great image. Never has a firearm looked so similar to the Heckler & Koch G11 as this suppressed Tavor TS12 shotgun, or did I get that wrong? The market for shotgun suppressors isn’t huge, [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…]
![[SHOT 2024] New Shotguns From Tristar In 2024](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Compress_20240125_181532_2814-1-660x260.jpg)
Tristar has introduced a new collection of over/under shotguns, including the Cypher, Cypher Sporting, and Cypher X models, to its 2024 lineup. The company has also unveiled the Cobra III Super Compact pump-action shotgun alongside its new side-by-side offerings at SHOT [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] Panzer Arms Gets The Lead Out with All New Shotguns](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1077-660x260.jpeg)
Panzer Arms has revealed an innovative range of shotgun models at this year’s SHOT Show. The company, acclaimed for its unique and economical firearm designs, is set to make headway into the market with these newly-featured offerings providing affordable choices [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is with Jeremy Stafford of Mossberg to discuss the new Mossberg Professional Series 590A1 pump action and 940 semi-auto shotguns. These new versions include upgraded sights, a Cerakote finish, and a number of other features demanded by armed professionals for [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] Mossberg Displays Thunder Ranch Shotguns](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240125_155959-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2024, prominent firearms manufacturer Mossberg unveiled two new additions to their shotgun lineup, the 940 Thunder Ranch and 590 Thunder Ranch. Both models share core features, combining a sharp aesthetic with impressive functionality, seamlessly matching [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2024, Winchester Arms has introduced two new models to their firearm lineup: the Winchester Ranger, a lever-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22LR, and a new range of SX4 Defender shotguns, designed for the tactical market. Both models carry the Winchester [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] Iver Johnson Shows New Shotguns and Pistol](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240124_085717-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2024, Iver Johnson introduced a selection of new firearms, expanding its product offerings with both shotguns and a pistol. While not manufactured in the U.S., as the company’s website explains, their firearms are produced by partners in Turkey and [Read More…]
James Reeves is at HUXWRX to shoot their prototype shotgun suppressor. Initially designed for the Genesis-12 shotgun, if this suppressor is released to the commercial market, there’s a plan to adapt it to other popular platforms. What do you think – should HUXWRX follow through on this [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2024] New Khan Arms Matrix Semi-Auto and PXS Pump Action Shotguns](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0366-660x260.jpeg)
Expanding their extensive lineup of firearms, Khan Arms today introduced their new Matrix Inertial Semi-Auto Shotgun and a new line of PXS pump action shotguns chambered in .410 Bore. Known for about a quarter-century of crafting quality rifles and shotguns, the Turkish [Read More…]
![[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…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gives you a sneak peek at the new Thunder Ranch Mossberg shotguns, including an interview with Clint Smith and Jack Daniel at Thunder Ranch about these new shotguns. The Thunder Ranch Mossberg 940 is a semi-auto tactical shotgun with full Cerakote, [Read More…]
Join James Reeves as he takes the brand-new Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 Shotgun to the range. In this video, we’ll be diving into the cutting-edge features of this latest offering from Beretta. We briefly test performance, handling, and reliability today. The 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 boasts an [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 218th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at the SDS Imports/Military Armament Corp. (MAC) booth to check out the latest Turknelli offering, the MAC 1014 Semi-Auto. The guys at MAC have been hard at work attempting to shore up the weak points in their previous semi-auto offerings and think [Read More…]
James Reeves covers the Genesis booth at TriggrCon 2023 to show you one of the hottest guns from the show: the short-barreled Genesis 12. Known primarily for being the fire-breathing mag-fed semi-auto shotgun from John Wick 4, the Genesis 12 has found instant popularity and is, in its own right, a [Read More…]
Vang Comp is renowned for its custom shotguns and the Vang Comp System, which provides reduced recoil and tighter patterns. Their latest product is a long gun transport case disguised to look like a folding chair cover. Now, you can keep that scattering close while [Read More…]
Retay Arms has unveiled its newest shotgun, the Gordion Compact. The Gordion Compact is a 20ga semi-auto shotgun that’ll ship in 24″ and 26″ barrel lengths. Here’s a closer look at the new Gordion compact semi-auto. Retay Arms @ TFB: New [Read More…]
This week’s episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast features both Lucas D and Hop of TFB and TFBTV as we have a nice chat about shotguns. However, as indicated by the title, the topics in this episode are going to vary a bit as our beer supply dwindles and the early [Read More…]
Adding to the list of available accessories for the Beretta 1301 is the newest offering from Mesa Tactical – the Truckee forend. This M-LOK equipped forend is made from 6000 series aluminum, and high-temperature glass-filled nylon polymer end caps for durability, [Read More…]
The Beretta 1301 shotgun has been the talk of the town over the last year or so with a massive increase in popularity across the board. However, for a lot of people, buying their 1301 is just the first step, a lot of people want to mount optics, want extended tubes, or [Read More…]
Those who compete with shotguns know that every load is just a little bit different when it comes to 12 gauge. While there is a litany of options out there for those looking to defend their home, hunt deer, or even shoot birds out to extreme distances, there are very [Read More…]
TriStar Arms, a renowned importer of firearms in the United States, has recently unveiled its latest offering: the Matrix line of inertia-driven shotguns. Designed with hard-use, high-volume shooters in mind, these shotguns bring a new blend of “beauty and [Read More…]
This video is the ULTIMATE Beretta 1301 versus Beretta A300 Patrol comparison. In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves answers this burning “1301 or A300” question with the help of three experts: famed shooter and gunsmith Ernest Langdon, the notorious second-generation shotgun instructor Matt [Read More…]
James Reeves takes on another grueling 500-round durability test of the legendary Benelli M4 shotgun. In this highly-anticipated second attempt, James aims to test the firearm’s reliability and performance after a previous mishap caused by improperly installed aftermarket components. James [Read More…]
Mesa Tactical has been upgrading police shotguns for many years. Their range of accessories fits many popular models, including the legendary Benelli M4. But do those same parts also fit on a Turkish clone like the Aksa S4? Let’s find out! More Shotguns @ TFB: [Read More…]
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