Top 7 Shotguns
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When you hear the word "shotgun", typically - it invokes images of hunters (or backwoods
villains, if you're a horror fan).
However, these shoulder-fired firearms are anything but restricted to one application.
Used by sportsmen, hunters, law enforcement agencies and the military alike - these smoothbore
bangers fire a wide spread that not only fires hard - but fires lethally.
Today, let's take a look at the seven best shotguns.
Number seven - The Winchester 1200.
Starting things off - let's take a look at the Winchester Model 1200 (and subsequent
Model 1300) - a series of shotguns produced in 12-20 gauge offerings.
Originally introduced in 1964 as a cheaper alternative to the legendary Winchester Model
12, a handful of the 1200s made their way into the ranks of the US Army in 1968 and
1969 - even used in combat during the Vietnam War Conflict.
This manually operated, slide action shotgun came in barrel lengths of 28 or 30 inch with
a five round maximum capacity.
Notably enough, it was the first shotgun to ever use a rotary bolt with four locking lugs
- and the first to sport a Winchoke system.
Number six - The Beretta DT-10.
This double barreled, Italian "over and under" style shotgun has been raising eyebrows since
its introduction in 2000.
Produced, distributed and marketed by Beretta, in Italy - its name literally stands for "detachable
trigger" - a feature that makes it one of the very few Beretta shotguns with the capability.
Targeted toward the competition market, the design is a blend of both the Beretta 682
and the older Beretta ASE - available in trap, skeet and sporting clays variants.
Utilizing the Beretta monoblock principle, it utilizes the distinctive crossbolt that
emerges to the left side of the action, providing a very strong lock up.
Weighing 8 pounds and available in barrel lengths of 28-34", it's a real banger.
Number five - The Mossberg 500.
Manufactured by O.F.
Mossberg & Sons, an American firearms manufacturer based in North Haven, Connecticut - the 500
line is a series of pump action shotguns with a wide variety of hammerless repeaters.
Although all of the guns in the 500 varietals share the same receiver and action - the bore
size, barrel length, magazine capacity, choke options and stock materials all differ greatly
(but are all based on the same basic concept designed by Carl Benson).
Used in both the Gulf and Iraq Wars, they were first designed in 1960 and have been
in service from the same year to present day.
Mossberg even claims that the Model 500 is the only shotgun to pass the US Army's Mil-Spec
3443E test, making it more than just a little formidable.
Number four - The Benelli Nova.
This Italian pump action shotgun has long been an extremely popular choice amongst hunters
and self-defense enthusiasts, with two main models and one variant providing an adequate
array of features and capabilities.
Its one piece, steel reinforced polymer receiver and buttstock immediately makes it distinguishable,
but its specialties in hunting, tactical and additional fields are what really make this
firearm notable.
Although each model sports strengths in different areas, a Synthetic Stock, Crossbolt safety,
extendable magazines (up to 7 rounds), a recoil reducer and a chamber empty button are all
common features shared amongst this powerful line of shoulder-fired badassery.
Number three - The Beretta A400 Xplor Unico.
This is one of the youngest (and most expensive) entries on today's list thus far - but it
certainly doesn't come with a bloated price tag.
Although it's listed at about $1800 USD, it's a fair price to pay when your gun comes with
an aluminum padded barrel (which is fully able to be anodized in a wide array of colors
to help drive up its versatility).
Introduced just recently in 2009, Beretta unveiled this semi-automatic design that uses
smaller piston technology to operate without requiring so much gas.
Heralded as being extremely adaptable to various applications - it boasts the capability of
utilizing various different kinds of shells without the need to constantly be adjusted.
Recent?
Yes.
Powerful?
HELL yes.
Number two - The Benelli Super Black Eagle II.
Here comes good ol' Benelli again - and there's a good reason.
Since 1967, Italian-based Benelli has long been famous for producing shotguns widely
used by civilians, law enforcement and military alike - all over the world.
Said to have "set the standard by which other semiautomatics are judged", the SBE II features
a proven Inertia Driven bolt mechanism that shoots up to 3.5" shells without adjustment.
With a recoil feature that eliminates up to 48% of the problem (and another 15% reduction
in muzzle climb) - it somehow blends a lightweight design with crippling accuracy and extremely
comfortable operation.
When it comes to the best, this one ALMOST takes the cake.
Or should we say "shoots the cake"?
Number one - The Beretta 686.
Known more commonly as the "Silver Pigeon I", this hunting shotgun boasts the same features
that other premium over-unders do, but at a markedly lower price.
With best-in-class compact and low profile 686 action, it's hard to find a shotgun that
can out-better this beast.
Toted as providing the "most bang for your buck" - it's a clever pun, but rings completely
true.
Available in three different action sizes, it provides incredible dimensions and super
fast handling - but devoid of any bulkiness or extra weight that often bogs down guns
in its class.
It may not be the flashiest gun (even other Berettas are more decorated and aesthetically
pleasing), but for all-around capability - the Silver Pigeon I simply can't be beat.
Consider this one to be your "desert island" shotgun.
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