Competitive Shooting
XS Sights Overview
When it comes to handgun sights, the better the visibility, the better the sights. For many years, handgun sights were…Read More >
Tag: 12 Gauge Shotguns
12-gauge Shotguns
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Firearms
Shotgun Training 101
A myth concerning the shotgun is that you cannot miss. Nothing could be further from the truth. The shotgun isn’t…Read More >
General
Scoping Out Shotgun Slug Accuracy
For the past 50 years, I have always had some type of 12 gauge shotgun. My first shotgun was a…Read More >
Ammunition
Understanding Shotgun Shells 101
The shotgun is designed to throw a group or “pattern” of many small pellets called “shot,” which makes hitting a flying or moving…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Mossberg 500 Persuader
If you are serious about defending the home, the first choice is a shotgun, mainly because a 12-gauge shotgun will repel boarders like no other firearm. A number of years ago, Mossberg offered a short-barrel pump-action shotgun known as the Persuader. Today, the piece is back as a highly finished retrograde shotgun worthy of consideration.
Firearms
Review: Stoeger M3k Shotgun for 3 Gun
About 18 months ago, I decided it was high time for me to try my hand at 3 Gun. Life was good; I carved out some range time and found a friend to attend with me. He had some experience running matches, so he helped me kit up and learn some practice drills. We had a great time, even if he consistently smoked my stage times.
Safety and Training
Shotgun Drills: Semi-Automatics
The automatic shotgun demands different drills for speed loading than a pump-action shotgun. Proper practice with automatic shotgun and you may just find that the shotgun is more efficient than you thought. If there is any real problem beginning students have, it is a lack of familiarity with the firearm. These drills will build familiarity with the shotgun and may be a lifesaver.
General
Review: Magpul SGA Stock — A Shotgun’s Best Upgrade
There are three firearms used for personal defense—the pistol, rifle, and shotgun. The shotgun is sometimes shied away from due to its recoil. The proper technique, leaning into the shotgun and controlling recoil, goes a long way, and so does extensive practice with light recoiling birdshot loads. When that isn’t enough, turn to Magpul’s SGA stock for a custom recoil taming fit.
Firearms
5 Home Defense Shotguns for the Budget-Minded
When it comes to personal safety, it is always good policy to buy the best you can afford. After all, if you were preparing to jump out of a plane, would you be comforted to know you were wearing the cheapest parachute on the market? Fortunately, parachutes are not shotguns. In fact, you do not have to break the bank or your budget to get a home defense shotgun worthy of relying on to protect you and your castle. Here are five top shotgun choices that will not break the bank.
General
Choosing a First Shotgun
A shotgun is the most versatile firearm you’ll ever own. Contrary to what you might see on TV, shotguns do not magically hit every target, and the recoil is not so brutal that it will knock you off your feet. Likewise, not every shotgun is equally suited to every shooter or situation. With a little research and forethought, you’ll be ready to choose a shotgun that will perform when needed and be comfortable to shoot.