Shotguns are known for their distinctive and powerful report—a thunderous boom that sounds different from that of centerfire rifles. This intense sound signature is part of what makes shotguns both intimidating and problematic for sustained use. Enter the shotgun suppressor, a sophisticated device engineered to tame this acoustic beast. Unlike their portrayal in films as … 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
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of a break-in—your heart racing, adrenaline pumping and precious seconds ticking away. In such a high-stress situation, you need a home defense tool that offers more than just peace of mind; you need one that can provide a quick and decisive response. The … Read more
If I were to say shotgun company, what would you picture? Remington? Mossberg? Benelli? When I say Marlin, what do you think of? Likely lever action rifles like the Model 336 or the always affordable Marlin Model 60 tube-fed semi-auto .22 LR. Those are understandable associations, but you can also relate Marlin to shotguns. During … Read more
As a gun writer, I am constantly asked, by friends and family, what gun they should buy for home defense. Some are new to shooting, and they hear all sorts of things. Usually what has happened is that they were given “expert advice” by someone who may not be an expert and were told, “Just … Read more
I get lots of press releases and new product announcements. My eyes often glaze over when company XYZ writes a 500-word press release for a holster that now accommodates one more gun. Call me jaded, but most don’t get read. I make an exception for Cimarron. They make cowboy guns, and I like cowboy guns. … Read more
I was dumping wind-driven mallards with enough consistency to quietly praise both my ability to visualize the crazy amount of lead required and the snappy 12-gauge Franchi I was swinging. But for every bird I sent cartwheeling into the Nebraska Sandhills pothole, my buddy Scott Turner crushed another, and both of us were reaching out … 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
The Mossberg 590 series is an undisputed American classic. Mossberg first modified the 500 into the 590 after it failed to meet a number of military specifications. Mossberg wanted that contract, so they modified the magazine tube and barrel design, and the resulting effort was the 590. The Mossberg 590 has historically been a 12-gauge. … Read more
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