Semi-Auto Shotguns

We review the best new semi-automatic shotguns for hunting and clays.

Latest in Semi-Auto Shotguns

Browning A5 20 gauge
Guns

Browning A5 20 Gauge Review: A Light Do-It-All Shotgun with Classic “Humpback” Looks

By Alex Robinson

dove hunting argentina
Hunting

Here’s What Firing 1,000 Rounds a Day in Argentina Will Teach You About Wingshooting

By Alex Robinson

A guy shoots a tan Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 at the range.
Guns

Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 Chisel Stock Review: The Best Tactical Shotgun on the Market

By John B. Snow

Testing the best semi auto shotguns.
Gear

The Best Semi Auto Shotguns of 2024

By Joe Genzel, Alex Robinson

best bird hunting guns
Guns

The Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting of 2024

By Colton Heward, Alex Robinson

MAC 1014 wood benelli M4 clone shotgun
Guns

MAC 1014 Shotgun Review: Diamond in the Rough or Junk Benelli Clone?

By Tyler Freel

types of shotguns
Double Barrel Shotguns

Types of Shotguns: A Guide to Actions, Gauges, and Designs

By Alex Robinson

We tested the Spandau Arms S2.
Guns

Spandau Arms S2 Review: Field Testing a $500 Semi-Auto Duck Gun

By Ashley Thess

A man wearing ear and eye pro shoots a new Browning A5 in 20 gauge.
Guns

New Shotguns of SHOT Show 2024

By Natalie Krebs

The SX4 is a highly functional shotgun.
Guns

Shotgun Review: Winchester’s Super X4 Is the Best Affordable Semi-Auto

By Joe Genzel

Mossberg SA-28 Tactical Turkey in the woods
Guns

Mossberg SA-28 Tactical Turkey Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

The Benelli SBE 3 28 gauge is one of the best duck hunting shotguns.
Guns

28 Gauge Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 Review

By Alex Robinson

Gun fit is critical.
Guns

How to Find a Shotgun That Fits You

By Bruce Buck

Fabarm XLR5 Chesapeake
Guns

Fabarm XLR5 Chesapeake Review: Italy’s Next Gas-Driven, 3-Inch Auto-Loader

By Joe Genzel

DU guns
Guns

The Coolest Ducks Unlimited Dinner Guns of All Time

By John Gordon

The Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 28-gauge.
Guns

The Best .410 and 28-Gauge Semi-Auto Shotguns

By John Gordon

Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical Review: A Personal-Defense Firearm That’s a Capable Competition Shotgun
Guns

Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical Review: A Personal-Defense Firearm That’s a Capable Competition Shotgun

By Payton Miller

There are two types of recoil shotgunners need to be concerned with.
Guns

Shotgun Recoil: Here’s What Hunters and Shooters Need to Know

By Bruce Buck

Nash Buckingham's Bo Whoop.
Guns

If These Nine Shotgun Writers Could Only Have One Gun, Which Smoothbore Would They Pick?

By Joe Genzel

The Beretta A390 and SBE3 left eject.
Guns

Benelli vs. Beretta: Which Italian Shotgun Maker Is Your Favorite?

By Joe Genzel