Shotgun Barrel Length Guide: What Length Do You Actually Need?
Practical guide to shotgun barrel lengths from 18 to 32 inches. How length affects velocity, handling, and which is right for home defense, hunting, trap, and sporting clays.
Shotguns
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.
Savage 220
The Savage 220 is the most accurate slug gun on the market with sub-MOA groups from sabot slugs. We tested it for deer hunting accuracy. Full review with live pricing.
Home Defense with Kids in the House (2026): Safe Storage, Family Plans & Picks
Home defense with kids in the house in 2026. Safe storage, age-appropriate education, family defense plans, and protecting your family.
Mossberg 500 vs 590 (2026): Which Pump Shotgun Should You Actually Buy?
Mossberg 500 vs 590 compared. Magazine tube design, barrel compatibility, trigger guard, 590A1 mil-spec upgrade, and which pump you actually need.
Best Budget Home Defense Guns Under $500 (2026)
The 8 best home defense guns under 500 dollars in 2026. Handguns, shotguns, and PCCs that protect your home without emptying your wallet.
Winchester SXP Defender Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Fastest Pump Shotgun
The Winchester SXP Defender has the fastest pump action on the market thanks to its inertia-assisted design. We put 500 rounds through the 18-inch model and tested it for home defense. Full review with live pricing.
Best Guns for Home Defense in California (2026)
The 8 best home defense guns legal in California in 2026. Roster-compliant handguns, featureless rifles, and compliant shotguns.
8 Best Shotguns for the Money in 2026: Maximum Value at Every Price
The 8 best value shotguns in 2026. Maximum performance per dollar from the $200 Maverick 88 to the $1,000 Mossberg 940 JM Pro.
Shotgun vs Rifle for Hunting: When to Use Each
Shotgun vs rifle for hunting compared. When to use each, legal requirements, effective range, terrain considerations, and which states restrict rifles for deer.