GUN NAME |
GUN TESTS GRADE |
COMMENTS |
| ARTICLE:Budget 20-Gauge Pumpguns: H&R, Mossberg, Remington, February 2019 | ||
| Remington 870 Youth Model 25561 20 Gauge, $330 | A- | Our Pick. The Remington had ideal weight and a smooth action and trigger. |
| Mossberg Maverick 88 Youth Model 32202 20 Gauge, $198 | B+ | For home defense, the Mossberg is a fast-handling piece for the whole family. |
| H&R Pardner Youth Model NP1-2S1 20 Gauge, $165 | B | A Best Buy. The least expensive shotgun never failed to feed, chamber, fire, or eject. |
| ARTICLE:Home-Defense Shotguns: Are Magazine-Feds the New Thing?, October 2018 | ||
| Mossberg 590 Tactical Shotgun 50665 12 Gauge, $480 | A | The action is smooth, tight, and reliable. Feeding was very smooth. |
| Remington 870 DM Hardwood 81351 12 Gauge, $324 | A- | A Best Buy. The least-expensive shotgun tested, may be the best suited for home defense. |
| Remington 870 Express Tactical Magpul 81209 12 Gauge, $729 | A- | We liked the Tactical’s ability to take choke tubes. You may also add a red dot. |
| JTS M12AK Semi-Auto Shotgun 12 Gauge, $450 | A- | Generally successful, it does not handle as quickly as the conventional pump-actions. |
| Mossberg 590M Mag-Fed Pump-Action 50205 12 Gauge, $530 | D | The shotgun did not function as well as the Remington DM or the tube-feds. |
| ARTICLE:Over-the-Counter Exotic Shotguns from Mossberg and Century Arms, October 2017 | ||
| Mossberg 590 Shockwave 50659 12 Gauge, $455 | A | Built to last. We’d opt for the OPSol Texas Mini-Clip and pack it with Aguila Mini Shells. |
| Century Arms RAS47 AK Pistol 7.62x39mm, $749 | A | The RAS47 was reliable with any ammo we ran through it. Definitely opt for the arm brace. |
| ARTICLE: Pumpgun Showdown: Remington 870 Vs. Norinco’s Wild Bunch, September 2017 | ||
| Remington 870P Standard 12 Gauge, $225 | A | Best Buy. Patterns were good. Experimentation may find a load that does even better. |
| IAC (Norinco) Wild Bunch 12 Gauge, $300 | B | Tactically, the design leaves some other shotguns in the dirt. It is fast to load and empty. |
| Mossberg 505 Youth Pump-Action 57110 20 Gauge, $300 | A | The Mossberg 505 Youth is an overlooked gem. The fit wasn’t bad for most raters. |
| ARTICLE:Shotgun Shootout: Self-Loader, Pump, or Dual-Action Design?, December 2016 | ||
| Benelli Nova Tactical Pump 20051 12 Gauge, $372 | A | Best Buy. Lockup is tight. Sights are among the best combat-style units. 10-year warranty. |
| Tristar TEC-12 No. 25120 Pump/Auto 12 Gauge, $557 | A | Modern styling and handles just like the expensive Benelli M3. |
| Mossberg 930 Tactical 85320 12 Gauge, $514 | A- | The 930 was the lightest kicker and had the highest magazine capacity. |
| ARTICLE: Home-Defense Shotguns: We Compare Three Pump Actions, October 2016 | ||
| IAC Imports Hawk Model 982 Defense 12 Gauge, $233 | A | Among the least-expensive 12-gauge pumps we have tested. Never malfunctioned. |
| Remington M870 Express Synthetic Tactical 12 Gauge, $346 | A | We liked the magazine capacity, and we will take the muzzle brake. |
| Remington 870 Modified Police 12 Gauge, M4 Stock, $420 | B | The Adaptive Tactical M4 stock provides a shotgun that handles like an M4. |
| ARTICLE: Semi-Auto 12 Gauges from Benelli, Beretta, and Mossberg, May 2016 | ||
| Beretta Model 1301 Tactical No. J131T18 12 Gauge, $1075 | A | The Beretta performed without a hiccup while producing good patterns and loading fast. |
| Mossberg Model 930 SPX Tactical 85360 12 Gauge, $836 | B | Lighter hit to the pocket book. Good handling and flawless functioning. |
| Benelli Model M4 Tactical No. 1170712 Gauge, $2000 | B- | We could not get past its higher price and failure to cycle low-velocity loads. |
| ARTICLE:In Search of the Best 12 Gauge, March 2016 | ||
| Century Arms Catamount Fury SG1874-N 12 Gauge, ~$400 | D | The Fury SG1874-N looked like the Izhmash Saiga, but was plagued by malfunctions. |
| Century Arms Catamount Fury II SG1875-N 12 Gauge, ~$575 | D- | Beset by malfunctions, the Fury II SG1875-N shotgun was worse than its stablemate. |
| ARTICLE: 12 Gauges: Side-By-Side, Double- Barrel Pump, and Tri-Barrel Guns, October 2015 | ||
| Chiappa Triple Threat No. 930-032 12 Gauge, $1599 | B- | Three barrels. Too unwieldy for anything other than close-quarters self-defense. |
| Standard Mfg. DP-12 DP01130 Pump-Action 12 Gauge, $1700 | C | The unique double pump was too unwieldy and too pricey for us. |
| ARTICLE: Tactical 20 Gauges: LSI’s Escort Gladius vs. Remington 870 Pump, September 2015 | ||
| Remington Model 870 Pump 81180 20 Gauge, $530 | A- | Good trigger, good handling and good patterning combined for its good ranking. |
| Legacy Escort Gladius Magnum 20 Gauge, $580 | B+ | Attractive and functional tactical features, good handling. Needs a lighter trigger pull. |
| ARTICLE: More Tactical Pump Shotguns: Tristar and Mossberg Compete, July 2015 | ||
| Tristar Tec-12 25120 Pump/Auto 12 Gauge, $689 | A- | Performed well in both pump-action and semi-automatic modes. |
| Mossberg Model 590 Magpul 50669 Pump 12 Gauge, $773 | C- | Excessive recoil and poor accuracy. Nice trigger pull of 5.5 pounds. |
| ARTICLE: Tactical Pump Shotguns: CZ-USA HC Versus Weatherby, June 2015 | ||
| CZ-USA Model 612 HC-P 06510 12 Gauge, $366 | B+ | This tactical firearm would be a fine self-defense tool for budget-minded shooters. |
| Weatherby PA-459 TR No. PA4591219PGM 12 Ga., $499 | B- | This pump action performed well with only minor flaws in handling and accuracy. |
| ARTICLE:Tactical Models: Mossberg 930 Versus Remington 870 Pumpgun, February 2015 | ||
| Remington 870 Express Tactical Pump 81200 12 Gauge, $442 | A | The 870’s 18.5-inch-long barrel handled quickly in close quarters. |
| Mossberg 930 Tactical SP Semi-Auto 85330 12 Gauge, $544 | B | Fast handling, kicked less than expected. Had a failure to extract. |
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