“Tag: Shotguns”

Whether for defensive use, 3 Gun competition or both, Beretta’s new American-made A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun is a versatile option that shouldn’t be overlooked.

A critical control on any firearm is the safety, and the Briley Safety Extension for Benelli shotguns makes that vital control easily accessible for any shooter.

I have just started collecting U.S. military shotguns and am getting some conflicting information regarding Winchester Model 97 trench guns. Some sources state the guns were of the solid-frame configuration, and others say they were the takedown type. Which is correct?

Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to learn about a 12-ga. scattergun from J.P. Sauer & Sohn: Meet the SL5 Waterfowl featuring brown cerakote and an old-school camouflage finish.

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has accepted and published standards for the .21 Sharp and 3" 28-ga. shotshell, both submissions from Olin Winchester.

For nearly two centuries, the firm of Auguste Francotte of Liege, Belgium, was in action as one of the finest gunmakers on the planet. Even into the late 1990s, the company was at work creating bespoke sporting arms the same way they did in 1805.

Building handguns that can safely fire revolver and shotgun cartridges is a tricky business made necessary by current federal regulations.

Since its introduction in 1886, the L.C. Smith Hammerless has held the distinction of being the only side-by-side sidelock shotgun made in America, garnering legions of fans that encompass both shooters and collectors.

Federal Ammunition is always good at seeing the utility in a design and, last year (2022), released the Force X2 Shorty, a compact version of its unique split-shot shotgun load. It is a case of the “little guy” coming to the rescue.