#Shotguns

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 sleek aesthetics with practicality.

Talley Manufacturing, known for its production of state-of-the-art optic equipment, has announced the introduction of its new series of red dot sight mounts designed specifically for shotguns. Among the models that were showcased, the designs compatible with the Remington 870 and Winchester SX proved to be significant additions to the lineup.

Joining the ranks among a few other notable names within the bullpup shotgun scene is the new Escort BullTac pump-action bullpup shotgun. The new shotgun is capable of running up to 3″ shells, sports a standard length 18″ barrel, and an overall length of just 27.75 inches. Other features include a fixed cylinder choke, oxidation-resistant chrome-plated steel barrel, and a completely detachable carry handle.

Shotguns are a force to be reckoned with. Yes, they have their drawbacks, but a shotgun can serve up devastating results. Many people choose to use their shotguns as their primary home defense firearm, and you’ll still find one in most police cruisers. Enhancing your capabilities with any firearm is always a good idea, especially when it comes to safety. If you run an M series Benelli shotgun, Strike Industries has released the Strike Enhanced Safety just for you.

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 function” to the TriStar Arms lineup. Three initial offerings will be made including a walnut version, a Synthetic stock version, as well as the Matrix RT-Max-7 iteration featuring Realtree MAX-7 camouflage.

TriStar Arms is expanding its lineup of shotguns with the new LR94 lever action 410 shotgun. This new shotgun offering from TriStar will come in three different variants, 2-1/2″ chambers, a 5-round tubular magazine, and will be compatible with Beretta/Benelli Mobil chokes.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves goes to EnforceTac 2023 and IWA 2023 in Nuremberg Germany to check out the hottest new Euro rifles and shotguns coming in 2023. There were some really good ones this year, but these 5 were the best (plus three honorable mentions!).

As much as I like to poke James Reeves about the era of the shotgun being a thing of the past, he and everyone else continues to prove me wrong. Many of you may not be old enough to remember the days before the mass adoption of the AR-15 platform, but the shotgun was the long gun of choice for law enforcement and home defense for decades. The primary reason being that the 12 gauge shell in either 00 buck or slug, has devastating terminal ballistics within defensive scenario ranges. The Vang Comp Model 764 takes a standard Mossberg and adds proven features for short money.

Sauer continue to expand their SL5 semi-auto shotgun series with a waterfowl line with three models. The 12 guage shotguns are available in a number of material and camo options. All of the guns are available in 3.5” models, which can accommodate 2 ¾”, 3” or 3 ½” shotshells. Capacity is 3+1. The Black Synthetic model is also available in a 3” chambering.

Strike Industries is proud to introduce its latest stylized aftermarket upgrade to its customers with the new 12-gauge spiral fluted magazine follower for 12 gauge shotguns. Strike Industries claims that the follower is not only self-cleaning, but also enhances the inherent reliability of your shotgun, and helps aid the user in identifying the follower for an easier time confirming that your shotgun has been properly cleared.

Green Top and Benelli USA have teamed up to give their customers access to a special edition of the popular Super Black Eagle 3 shotgun dubbed the “Virginian”. This special edition shotgun aims to celebrate 75 years of successful retail business from Green Top Sporting Goods which is Virginia’s largest independent outdoor retailer and firearms dealer.

TriStar Arms has just announced a safety recall in regards to certain models of their Viper G2 shotguns – specifically the ones chambered in .410 Bore. The recall states that affected customers could potentially experience an out-of-battery detonation of a shell by way of inadvertent contact with the bolt lock button inside of the loading port. This product safety recall is only being issued for specific serial numbers of Viper G2 .410 bore shotguns. Full details on the product safety recall are listed below.

Popular with upland hunters for their instant versatility in range and relatively lighter weight, over/under shotguns are often the first choice for waterfowl hunters across the nation. Stevens Shotguns has just announced the addition of the 555 Sporting Model with some newly added features to their lineup of over/under shotguns. The 555 Sporting Model is intended to enhance the experience of sporting clays and trap shooters and comes in at an incredibly competitive price point. Full details are below.

Midwest Industries Inc. recently announced their three new parts for the Benelli M4 shotgun, also known as the M1014 as named for the United States Marines. The new products Midwest Industries dished out are an optic mount, specifically for an Aimpoint T and H series red dot sights, an enhanced charging handle, and an M-LOK handguard. Take a look at Midwest Industries’ offerings the Benelli M4 shotgun below (with links to each new Benelli M4 aftermarket part in their own heading).

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 15. Summer is in full swing and the 4th of July deals seem to just keep on coming. This week we’ve got a venerable smorgasbord of deals from ammunition, pistols, rifles, shotguns, revolvers, and even some optics in there too. Those of you who have been itching to get your hands on a Beretta 1301 semi-automatic shotgun will have happy to learn that Langdon Tactical has their LTT versions in stock and shipping starting at $1,599 right now equipped with an M-LOK fore-end, Magpul tactical shotgun stock, QDC sling mounting point options and a Nordic Components Mag Tube extension kit. Please enjoy this week’s selection of deals and discounts!