12 Gauge Shotguns

18 12 Gauge shotguns from 9 brands, 3 to 15 rounds and 5.3 to 9 lb. We don't have dealer prices for these yet. MSRPs run $390 to $2,099.

First choose pump or semi-auto: pumps like the Mossberg 590 are simple and cycle any load, while semi-autos like the Benelli M4 fire faster and kick less. Then pick the barrel, with 18.5-inch barrels for home defense and 28-inch barrels with choke tubes for birds and clays. The 14-inch stockless models are a separate class of firearm with their own handling and legal rules.