The best semi-auto shotguns fire rounds reliably and cycle quickly. Even in lighter platforms, they soak up recoil and swing ...

One of the most significant drawbacks of a sawed-off shotgun is its reduced effectiveness. Shortening the barrel limits the ...

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Ruger launches the latest iteration in its traditional Red Label shotgun line.

The Winchester Model 1911 SL is a shotgun you may have never heard of, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. A “self-loading” semi-auto, it came into production in 1912. Like so many stories about ...

Without a doubt, the greatest foe of our shooting enjoyment is the old demon recoil. Recoil and the resulting "kick" are the root of all evil in our shooting habits, whether we flinch, jerk triggers ...

A shotgun has to shoot where you look, reload quickly, and operate intuitively. The parts of a shotgun—the lock, stock, and barrel—all play roles in the gun’s ease of use and handling. Understanding ...

Types of shotguns are classified by their action, which is their operating system, so to speak, and by their gauge, an archaic measure of caliber. Each action type and gauge has its advantages and ...