You have most likely not missed the fact that Smith & Wesson released a new shotgun called the M&P12. It’s a 12 gauge bullpup shotgun and since we have some cool pictures of it that are worthy of a Photo Of The Day here we are. The M&P12 has a [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson‘s M&P series has seen significant success and tremendous expansion over the years. Although it’s best known for striker-fired handguns, including some of the market’s best-selling everyday carry/concealed carry-intended pistols [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson is making a shotgun (again), but this time, it’s a futuristic dual-tube bullpup 12 gauge: The Smith & Wesson M&P 12 shotgun. Part of the “Military & Police” line, this tactical bullpup pump shotgun holds fifteen 2 3/4″ shells, thirteen 3″ [Read More…]
One of the most popular waterfowl hunting loads is back with a vengeance as HEVI-Shot has just reintroduced their tungsten waterfowl loads with their new HEVI-XII. The HEVI-XII delivers more power down range, more pellets on target, and is completely non-toxic. The new [Read More…]
When I was in my early years of high school, I decided that if I never have an occupation that lends me the possibility of getting to work with my dream guns that I should just save up and buy the most realistic one at the top of the list. This chosen one was the [Read More…]
Hello again TFB, and welcome to the second part of a series titled “Love, Grandpa Fudd.” In this series (okay two articles), with input from you readers, the TFB staff, and the sometimes-helpful TFB Discord, we’ll be tackling some of the most pernicious [Read More…]
Last fall, I wrote about my experience with the ATF Form 1 process to make a Short Barreled Shotgun (SBS). Between buying my 1980’s vintage Remington 870 Magnum, getting the ATF approval, and actually making it into an SBS has been a long time, admittedly though, [Read More…]
Shockwave Technologies have introduced their Raptor F1 shotgun furniture kits for the Mossberg 500/590 and Remington 870 shotgun models. These furniture sets include the forend and heat shield, and a bird’s head pistol grip. Shockwave Tech was nice enough to send a [Read More…]
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…]
With their founding roots stretching back to Europe in the late nineteenth century, Krieghoff endeavors to carry on the spirit of old-world hand craftsmanship in the line of fine shotguns they offer today. One of the features that many of their high-end hunting and [Read More…]
Recently TFB reported on the announcement of a new high-end shotgun from Krieghoff International, their K-80 Parcours. This elegant over/under carries a tremendous amount of family tradition, from a brand whose history spans nearly a century and a half, two continents, [Read More…]
Beretta has introduced the updated 2020 version of their 687 Silver Pigeon III over & under shotgun. This latest iteration of the Silver Pigeon III has improved over its predecessor thanks to the use of new manufacturing, quality control and laser engraving [Read More…]
With a very competitive price starting at $249, you can get yourself the new Churchill 620 Tactical 20GA 3″ pump-action shotgun. According to the importer, EAA Corp, you get a purpose-built home defense or patrol shotgun. The shotgun comes with an 18.5″ [Read More…]
Hello boys and girls, it’s your favorite TFB writer (hah) once again doing my level best to bring you what constitutes a decent deal in these trying times. Guys, I hate to say it but I don’t think prices are going back down to pre-COVID until November. So [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…]
Hello and welcome back to another Featured Deals of the Week. I’m your host Benajmin F, coming to you live(ish) from the Boston quarantine. Prices are finally starting to return to normal-ish as panic buyers have mostly run out of panic. Plenty of stuff still has [Read More…]
Arkansas-based Escort, a Hatsan company, have launched a new link of affordable 12ga pump action security shotguns – the Slugger and Slugger Tact. Both Slugger series shotguns have 5±1 capacities and come in at under $220 (MSRP). Here’s what Escort have to [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…]
For quite some time now, I’ve tried to take a long gun with me when I travel, but carrying a gun case through a hotel lobby has the potential to draw unwanted attention. Using a discreet method to carry a long gun doesn’t alert naysayers or thieves that a rifle or [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – The shotgun is probably the most violent firearm of them all. But depending on the ammunition it can also be non-lethal, which is the theme in these pictures. Above we see a U.S. Marine as he fires a Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge shotgun during a [Read More…]
An Austrian company called Recoil Buster makes recoil mitigating stocks for over and under shotguns. The buttplate and cheekpiece of these stocks are combined in a separate spring-loaded L-shaped unit that upon firing compresses into the actual stock dampening the felt [Read More…]
About a year ago, we published an article telling about muzzleloading double-barreled break-action derringers made by a Czech company called Czechgun. Apparently, the company has been since renamed to Detonics and recently, they announced that they’ve expanded [Read More…]
The Italian Firearms Group shows off Pedersoli’s beautiful, period-correct flintlock Howdah pistol and announces F.A.I.R.’s new youth and women’s shotgun, the Giovanni. Both guns will be available later this year. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon [Read More…]
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The latest addition to the Black Aces Tactical shotgun line is called The Bullpup Pump – a fairly self-explanatory name. This 12 gauge shotgun is based on a Turkish magazine-fed bullpup semi-auto shotgun converted by Black Aces Tactical into a spring-assisted [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2020, Armscor, the parent company of Rock Island Armory debuted a few new shotguns as well as a compact double stack 1911 and tactical rifle chambered in 22 TCM. New Shotguns and More From Rock Island Armory The Philippine based gun manufacturer is known [Read More…]
A few months back, I wrote an article on finding a Remington 870 police trade-in shotgun for right around $50. What I didn’t tell you was that I went back and bought a second 870 for the same price once the article was released. Both shotguns had some degree of [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…]
Breaking from traditions, one iconic rifle maker has done something different for 2020 – meet the Savage Arms RENEGAUGE. Initially available in three versions – Field, Turkey and Waterfowl – the RENEGAUGE takes square aim at the hunting firearms [Read More…]
Hey folks. I know it’s been a while since I published one of these. I’ve been traveling a lot lately, but it’s okay! You can bring your wallets out once again, and enjoy these post-Christmas deals. Police Trade-In Shotguns What the deal is: Used [Read More…]
The Freedom Munitions and X-Treme Bullets companies have both been purchased by Dan Kash after a lengthy bankruptcy process. TFB reported about the initial bankruptcy filing by Freedom Munition’s parent company, HMT, in June of 2018. In the video below, Dan [Read More…]