My favorite shotgun is the one you own. But if you’re in the market for a new tactical shotgun, this list can get you started. There’s something for everyone here, from expensive modern guns to entry-level basics. All descriptions and features/specs are directly from the manufacturers. Most importantly, get your gun and your training now, with a heavy emphasis on training. Safety is the most important part of gun ownership. Enjoy!
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Mossberg 940 PRO TACTICAL – THUNDER RANCH
The 940 Pro Thunder Ranch comes optic-ready, with patent-pending receiver cuts that accept low-profile direct mounting of Shield RMSc-pattern micro dot sights— for improved eye alignment and target acquisition. Chock full of additional features, this shotgun – with design input provided by Thunder Ranch President and Director Clint Smith, is equally well-suited for a day at the range or put to use for home security needs.
- Optic-Ready (Shield RMSc-Pattern)
- Cerakote Patriot Brown
- Logo Engraving on Receiver
- Clean-Running Gas-Vent System
- Quick-Empty Magazine Release
- Adjustable Length of Pull
- Drilled and Tapped Receiver
- Adjustable for Drop at Comb/Cast
- Fiber Optic Sight
- QD Sling Mounting Ports on Stock & Forend
- Barrel Clamp with M-LOK mounting slots
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Remington MODEL 870 TACTICAL MAGPUL
Remington tactical shotguns are rugged, ultra-dependable and continually evolve as they’re called to serve in new, increasingly demanding environments.
Built on our legendary pump action that’s become the gold standard for high-risk applications, the Model 870™ Tactical Magpul includes a quick pointing 18 ½” barrel along with a black Magpul stock and fore-end.
- Receiver milled from a solid billet of steel for maximum strength and reliability
- 18 ½” tactical barrel
- Tactical style fore-end
- 6+1 magazine capacity
- Drilled & tapped for optics
- Sling ready
- Flexi Tab – Anti jam system
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Benelli M4 Tactical Defensive Shotgun
The Benelli M4 Tactical is a 12-gauge semi-auto sporting an 18.5-inch barrel. It is chambered for 2 3/4- and 3-inch shotshells with a 5+1 capacity. There are four models offered: fixed standard or fixed tactical stock (the latter including an integrated pistol grip), either of which can be had with a titanium Cerakote or phosphate finish. Overall length is 40 inches for all models, and each model weighs 7.8 lbs.
- Chamber: 12-gauge; 2 3/4- and 3-inch
- Action: semi-auto; dual gas piston
- Round Capacity: 5+1
- Barrel Length: 18.5-inch
- Barrel Finish: phosphate
- Receiver: anodized black
- Stock: standard black synthetic
- Grip: pistol
- Included Choke: M
- Sights: rear ghost ring (W/E adjustable); front post
- Overall Length: 40 inches
- LOP: 14 3/8 inches
- Average Weight: 7.8 lbs.
- Accessory Rail: Picatinny
- MSRP: $1,999
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Kel Tec KS7
The KS7 is designed for many applications, but it lends itself perfectly to home defense, back country hiking or anywhere you need a compact 12ga shotgun. Its intuitive, simple features, optional Picatinny-style rail and M-LOK accessory mounting solutions make it very versatile.
- CALIBER 12ga 3″
- WEIGHT UNLOADED 5.9lbs
- MAGAZINE CAPACITY 6+1 (3″ shells)
- OVERALL LENGTH 26.1″
- BARREL LENGTH 18.5″
- LENGTH OF PULL 13″
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Rock Island Armory VR60 SHOTGUN STANDARD
The ultimate design and features of an AR semi-automatic shotgun using a conventional gas-operated action which is located around the support tube that runs
below the barrel. The return spring is also located around the same support tube which is concealed by an enlarged polymer handguard. The barrel can be very
easily removed from the upper reciever. The upper receiver is manufactured from an aluminum alloy. The magazine release button mimics the M16 rifle location.
The manual safety also duplicates the M16 style being located on the left side of the receiver above the pistol grip. The top of the receiver has a carrying handle and integral picatinny rail for mounting rear sights, or any optical accesories. The VR60 12 gauge shotgun is appropriate for all levels of hunting and sporting enthusiasts. Comes packaged in a nice commercial box with the chokes and magazine. Removable A-2 style carry handle allows for quick conversion to a flat top. Chambered for 2 3/4” or 3” Magnum loads
SPECIFICATIONS
- SKU 601-BC
- SERIES VR SERIES
- CALIBER 12GA
- CAPACITY 5
- BARREL 20″
- OVERALL LENGTH 39 INCH / 990 MM
- OVERALL WIDTH 1.6 INCH / 40 MM
- OVERALL HEIGHT 9 INCH / 230 MM
- WEIGHT 7.39 LBS / 3.35 KG
- FRONT SIGHT FLIP UP
- GRIPS FIXED POLYMER WITH PISTOL GRIP
- FINISH BLACK ANODIZED
- ACTION SEMI-AUTOMATIC
- PURPOSE PERSONAL PROTECTION, RECREATIONAL SHOOTING
- MSRP (US) $499
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Mossberg 590A1 SPX – 9 SHOT
The Mossberg 590A1 is the most durable of our pump action shotguns, meeting MIL-SPEC 3443G, with its heavy-walled barrel, metal trigger guard and safety, clean out mag tube, and Parkerized finish. Its hearty construction and proven endurance make it a prime choice for home defense applications.
- MIL-SPEC Construction
- Heavy-walled Barrel
- Metal Trigger Guard and Safety
- Clean-out Magazine Tube
- Drilled and Tapped Receiver
- Parkerized Finish
- Standard features include dual extractors, steel-to-steel lockup, top-mounted ambidextrous safety, twin action bars, and anti-jam elevator
Specifications:
- SKU 50771
- Gauge 12 Gauge
- Action Type Pump-Action
- Chamber Size 3″
- Usage Security
- Barrel Type Heavy-Walled
- Barrel Length 20″
- Barrel Finish Parkerized
- Choke Cylinder Bore
- Capacity 8+1
- Length 41″
- LOP 13.87″
- LOP Type Fixed
- Sights Ghost Ring
- Stock Synthetic (Black)
- Weight 7
- UPC 015813507714
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Savage 320 TACTICAL FDE
- Pistol grip, Flat Dark Earth synthetic stock
- Ghost ring sights
- Dual slide-bars and rotary bolt
- 18.5-inch security barrel with heat sheild
- Bottom-loading tube magazine
- Bottom Picatinny Rail
- 1-Piece Rail
- Five-plus-one capacity
Specifications
- SKU Number 19468
- MSRP $331.00
- Action Pump
- Ejection Port Right
- Barrel Color Black
- Barrel Finish Matte
- Barrel Length (in)/(cm) 18.5 / 46.990
- Barrel Material Carbon Steel
- Caliber 12 GA
- Magazine Capacity 5+1
- Hand Ambidextrous
- Length of Pull (in)/(cm) 13.75 / 34.925
- Overall Length (in)/(cm) 39.3 / 99.822
- Receiver Finish Matte
- Type Shotgun
- Front Sights Metal
- Rear Sights Ghost Ring Sights
- Stock Color Flat Dark Earth
- Stock Finish Matte
- Stock Type Tactical
- Weight (lb)/(kg) 6.7 / 3.04
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Winchester SXP Extreme Defender – Woodland FDE
The Extreme Defender models may be the ultimate SXP Defender shotguns in our history. Whether running through a 3-Gun competition course, hunting turkey, or keeping handy at camp, SXP Ultimate Defender shotguns offer the complete package from the heat shield to the Door Breacher choke tube. Because it’s a Winchester SXP it has the lightning-fast Speed Pump rotary bolt system that makes pumping easier for faster follow-up shots. The pistol grip buttstock adds control and features flat and raised comb pieces to adjust eye alignment with optics mounted atop the included Picatinny rail. Forward mounted accessory rails readily accommodate a flashlight or laser.
SXP Extreme Defender Woodland FDE Features
- Aluminum alloy receiver with FDE Perma-Cote™ finish
- 18″ barrel with FDE Perma-Cote™ finish
- Pistol grip stock and cylinder forearm with Woodland camo finish
- Picatinny optics rail
- Ghost ring sight with blade front sight
- Heat Shield
- Two interchangeable comb pieces to adjust drop at comb
- Two ¼” length of pull spacers
- Invector-Plus Door Breacher choke tube included
- Side-mounted Picatinny accessory rails
- Sling swivel studs
Specifications
- Item Number512460395 UPC048702026553
- Gauge12 Chamber Length3″
- Barrel Length18″ Overall Length38 1/2″
- Length of Pull13 3/4″ Drop at Comb1 3/8″
- Drop at Heel1 5/8″ Weight7 lbs 0 oz
- Magazine Capacity5, 2 3/4″ shells Barrel FinishFlat Dark Earth
- Stock FinishWoodland Chokes IncludedBreacher
- Receiver FinishFlat Dark Earth Chamber FinishChrome Plated Chamber and Bore
- Front SightSteel Blade Choke SystemInvector-Plus Flush
- Barrel MaterialSteel Stock MaterialComposite
- Recoil PadInflex 1 CheckeringTextured Grip Panels
- Sling Swivel StudsMatte Blued Receiver MaterialAluminum Alloy
- Trigger FinishMatte Trigger Guard FinishMatte
- Bolt Slide FinishMatte Black Chrome Magazine TypeTubular
- Trigger MaterialSteel Trigger Guard MaterialComposite
- Trigger Guard EngravingNone Choke Wrench IncludedNone
- MSRP$549.99
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Stoeger DOUBLE DEFENSE OVER/UNDER
Available in 12- and 20-gauge models, the Stoeger Double Defense is ideal for use in tight quarters and tense situations. The traditional break-action and short, efficient design is easy to load and quick to deploy in an emergency.
- ITEM NUMBER 31089
- STOCK FINISH Black Synthetic
- RECEIVER FINISH Blued
- BARREL FINISH Blued
- GAUGE 12-Gauge
- BARREL LENGTH 20″
- GRIP Standard
- MSRP 499
- STOCK CONFIGURATION Standard
- SIZE Standard Shotguns
- HAND-DOMINANCE Right Handed
- CHOKES Fixed IC, Fixed IC
- CHAMBERED FOR 2-3/4″, 3″
- SIGHT Fiber-optic front
- OPTIC READY Yes
- ACTION Over/Under Shotguns
- TRIGGER Single Trigger
- DRILLED & TAPPED Yes
- LENGTH OF PULL 14-1/2″
- DROP AT HEEL 2-1/2″
- DROP AT COMB 1-1/2″
- OVERALL LENGTH 36.5″
- AVG. WEIGHT 7.1 lbs
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Fostech Origin-12 GEN-2 Short Barrel Shotgun
Experience the power and versatility of the Origin-12 GEN 2 Shotgun, now with enhanced features that elevate an already exceptional firearm. Building on the solid foundation of the original Origin-12, the GEN 2 introduces a billet machined carrier, billet ambidextrous safety, and billet trigger guard, ensuring superior durability and reliability. Coupled with our innovative infinite gas system, 3-point operational finger position, and quick-change barrel system, the Origin-12 GEN 2 delivers unmatched firepower and precision, making it perfect for home defense or range shooting.
Gen-2 Upgrades:
- Billet Carrier
- Billet Aluminum Ambidextrous Safety
- Billet Aluminum Trigger Guard
- Improved and Lightened Gas System
- Fostech Tomahawk Stock
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Gauge: 12
Barrel Length: 9.75″
Overall Length Collapsed: 28″
Overall Length Extended: 31.25″
Overall Length Folded: 21″
Shell Length: 2 3/4″ ONLY
Weight: 9 lb 2 oz
Originally posted June 28, 2024.
