Category Archives: Shotguns

Ohio Highway Patrol Spend $645k to Replace “Too Long” Shotguns

“The Ohio Highway Patrol is spending more than $600,000 [ED: $645k] to replace its shotguns because the old ones are too long to fit in the front seat of the Dodge Chargers the state bought to replace Ford Crown Victoria … Continue reading

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New From Winchester: SXP Pump Marine Defender

Remington’s Pump Action 870 is the go-to shotgun for many members of TTAG’s Armed Intelligentia. Less discussed but equally respected (in some quarters): the Winchester SXP. What with its inertia-assisted slide-action and all, Winchester claims the SXP’s the world’s fastest pump … Continue reading

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Benelli Super BlackEagle II: The Lightest, Fastest, Softest-Kicking Shotgun Ever Made?

I’d like to say that Benelli’s videos had nothing to do with my decision to buy an M2 and M4. I’d also like to say I’m not too old to date Texas Babe XoX. But that would be wrong. The latest … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day: Is That a Mossberg in Your Pants Or Are You Just Glad to See Me Edition

“We did away with machine guns because of how they’re used. I think we should do away with assault weapons because of how they’re used. And you can use a 12 gauge shotgun and have a good defensive effect, and … Continue reading

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Posted in Gun Control, Shotguns | 83 Comments

Just Arrived At My FFL: Mossberg 500 FLEX System

  I’ve been doing so many full-format gun reviews lately that my FFL guy has me on speed-dial. I stopped by his place yesterday with some shipping questions, and by blind luck it turned out he had another gun for … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day: Joe Biden Says Shotguns Don’t Penetrate Walls Edition

“You know, they make fun of my saying about use a shotgun if someone’s invading your home. Guess what — use a shotgun [on] someone invading your home — you don’t kill your kids. Use an AR-15, it goes through … Continue reading

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Posted in Gun Control, Gun Nation, Rifles, Shotguns | 46 Comments

Quote of the Day: Then a Remington 870 Is A Mustang GT Edition

“(Now) there’s a whole new sort of group of individuals who–I don’t know what the numbers are–that never hunt at all but own guns for one of two reasons: self-protection or they just like the feel of an AR-15 at … Continue reading

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Posted in Gun Nation, Rifles, Shotguns | 56 Comments