All images by the author. Sorry about the harsh shadows… it was a rare sunny day! The world of 12-gauge shotguns is wide and varied. Who amongst us didn’t grow up with one flavor or another of that gun close at hand? The 12-gauge is one of the few universal gauges or calibers out there. … Read more
Mossberg just dropped two new versions of their iconic 590 pump shotgun. The new 590R and 590RM 12-gauge shotguns aren’t just updates with new stocks or barrel lengths though, these bring something truly new to the platform. The R stands for Rotary, as in the addition of an AR-style Rotary Safety Selector. Mossberg Rotary Safety … Read more
When safeguarding your home, one question often arises: are shotguns good for home defense? With their unrivaled stopping power and versatility, shotguns are a favorite among many homeowners. But are they the right fit for your home defense plan? In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know. From choosing between pump-action and semi-automatic … Read more
Oliver Winchester’s legacy won’t ever be tied to a specific gun. The Winchester Repeating Arms Company is one of multiple legacies and successes throughout its century and a half of production. They started life as a lever-action rifle company and won the West. They transitioned to one of the premier shotgun companies at the turn … Read more
When an enraged father elevated a domestic disturbance in his West Virginia home to attempted murder by firing a shotgun at his wife, his 15-year-old son turned the tables on him and said “Enough!” with a 20-gauge shotgun of his own. According to The Gazette, the incident occurred last Wednesday night, March 20, when Maxwell … Read more
I love shotguns. I always have and I come from a family who used shotguns for hunting deer, shooting birds, and defending the homestead. In the Marines, I was one of the few Marines issued a Mossberg because I could not only use, but teach the shotgun. To me, shotguns are constant experiments in ammunition, … Read more
It’s something I hear on a regular basis: turkey hunting turkey hunting is boring. Naysayers tend to drone on about the dullness of the kill, the small amount of meat and, in some cases, their apparent dislike of shotguns (yes, really). Well, spring turkey season is almost upon us and I’m here to give you … Read more
At SHOT Show this year, JK Armament launched what I believe is the best shotgun silencer to hit the market yet. Available in two flavors, the JK 195 VERSAX and JK 195 SGX, the JK 195s are fully modular suppressors with a baffle and front cap design that makes so much sense it hurts. Specifically, … Read more
Prior to SHOT Show 2023, Federal issued a press release detailing a number of new cartridges being produced. Alongside several sat two new loads of Number 1 buckshot. These No. 1 loads were in the premium line of Federal ammo, and for many shotgun nerds, this meant the possibility of the return of No. 1 … Read more
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