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Shotgun reviews, comparisons and buying guides, newest first. For most people buying a first shotgun, the job is home defense, and the best shotguns for home defense guide is where I’d start.
If you want one gun that does a bit of everything, look at the best 12 gauge shotguns and the best pump action shotguns. Clay shooters should check the best over/under shotguns, and spring hunters can jump to the best turkey shotguns or the best duck hunting shotguns. Every shotgun roundup is listed in our buying guides hub.
The Mossberg 590A1 is the only pump shotgun that meets U.S. Military Specification 3443E. We put 500+ shells through it to test if this heavy-walled, mil-spec 12-gauge lives up to its legendary reputation.
The 12 best .410 shotguns for 2026. Mossberg 500, Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon, Shockwave, Henry Axe, Taurus Judge, and more with live pricing.
The Remington 870 survived bankruptcy, a factory move, and a decade of quality issues. We put the new RemArms 870 through 500 rounds. Here is the honest verdict.
The Mossberg 500 is the best-selling pump shotgun in history with over 12 million sold. We put 300 rounds through one. Here is the full review.
Is a shotgun or an AR-15 better for home defense? Here we weigh up the options and give you the answer for the best defensive firearms
The 10 best cheap guns worth buying in 2026. PSA Dagger, Maverick 88, Taurus G3C, Ruger 10/22, and more low cost guns that punch way above their weight.
Black Aces Tactical has made a mag fed shotgun that could be a sign of things to come from the big guns.
Remington 870 TAC-14 For Sale The Remington 870 TAC is aimed purely at home defense.
You don’t pay anything extra and your purchase helps support the site. The First Question Every Shotgun Owner Asks You just bought a shotgun for home defense.
