Semi-Auto

A few points at first. While you decide what works for you, let’s point out that whether we’re hunting upland birds (pheasants, grouse, woodcock) or waterfowl (geese and ducks, mostly), it doesn’t make much difference in what action you decide on. There are lots of great upland shotguns in both semi-auto and pump-action configurations. The same goes for waterfowl. However, it is worth pointing out that waterfowlers often slug it out against the elements in much worse conditions than upland hunters, which raises our first question:

Welcome back to another TFB review. This week we have one of Benelli’s newest offerings: the updated modular version of their classic M2 semi-automatic shotguns. In a world of modern, highly customizable semi-auto shotguns, Benelli has always been one of the main options, with their lineup allowing the M2-G1 to be a fantastic option for consumers who want top quality without going extremely high on their budget, such as something like Benelli's flagship M4 variants that I reviewed last year. If you happened to miss my M4 EXT review, be sure to click the link here to check it out. Let's take a closer look at the brand new Benelli M2-G1.

Derya Arms has officially launched the MAX in the United States, a completely new proprietary magazine-fed 12-gauge shotgun built from the ground up rather than an evolution of the company's existing DY12 line. The MAX made its public debut at the GOA GOALS 2026 summit and is now in production in small quantities at Derya's Jacksonville, Florida facility, with shipping to authorized dealers beginning in September 2026.

Beretta's new A400 Solo slots into the Goldilocks zone of the A400 lineup: faster cycling and cleaner operation than the A300 family, but without the premium features and recoil reduction of the Xtreme Plus or AX800 Suprema. It's built for hunters who want the A400 platform's proven reliability in genuinely harsh conditions (which include flooded timber, salt marsh, upland slop) without the extra cost.

The spring turkey hunting season is just around the corner and Weatherby has a new offering for those who prepare to chase gobblers. The Weatherby SORIX Turkey is a new addition to their line of inertia-operated semi-auto shotguns tailored for thunder chicken hunters with features like magnum chambers, Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camo, an extended turkey choke included with the gun and a flip-up rear sight for more accurate payload delivery.

That’s right you read the title correctly, 20 gauge, and its 25% lighter than its 12 gauge counterpart. The 20ga A300 Ultima Patrol weighs in 6lbs, 2 whole pounds lighter than the 12ga model. The new A300 definitely felt handy and we had the chance to put quite a few rounds downrange during Beretta’s Range Day. Making rapid transitions between plates around 6 feet apart was a breeze.

Founded in 1526, Beretta turns 500 years old in 2026! This year's Beretta Range Day, held at the Pro Gun Vegas range in Boulder City, Nevada, was focused on celebrating their quincentenary. We had the honor of being invited to attend the event, and it was a truly amazing experience, as we had the chance to shoot the newest Beretta firearms, ranging from rimfire handguns to high-end shotguns. In this article, we'll take a look at the new Beretta AX800 Suprema 12 gauge semi-auto waterfowl shotgun.

Birds beware! Beretta has announced the launch of the AX800 Suprema, a new semi-automatic shotgun developed specifically for waterfowl hunters. The model represents a ground-up engineering effort aimed at improving reliability, handling, and performance in the type of harsh, wet conditions typical of duck and goose seasons.

In the world of tactical shotguns, Benelli has been around as a top tier option since the early days of the Super 90s and various models after that. Fast forward and Benelli is still pushing to make their flagship M4 shotgun even better with the release of the M4 EXT model. Benelli has created a factory 922R-compliant shotgun with every accessory customers have been asking for from the factory. Let's take a closer look at the new Benelli M4 EXT.

Benelli has expanded its semi-automatic shotgun lineup with the introduction of the M4 EXT, a 922R-compliant version of the M4 that incorporates several user-requested upgrades, including a 7+1 capacity straight from the box. There are also three finishes: H2O, FDE, and Multicam® Black.

Mossberg announced a lineup of improved tactical shotguns just before SHOT Show, including a “tactical turkey blaster” (our words, not theirs). Let's take a look at what's on offer.

Last year Palmetto State Armory pitched the 570 shotgun as one of their 2024 concept guns, and it was our favorite gun from the entire show. Since then they figured out a way to build a semi-auto shotgun off of the same receiver, allowing end users to swap between action types while keeping the same receiver and furniture. @Hoplopfheil stopped by the PSA booth to check it out and implore viewers to cast their vote for the shotgun because it is very cool.

Langdon Tactical has added the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol Shotgun to their lineup, and my temptation to add another shotgun to my safe increased yet a bit. The LTT A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun combines the trusted performance of Beretta with the known craftsmanship of Langdon Tactical. Built on the reliable Beretta A300UP platform, this shotgun is designed to meet the needs of tactical shooters who demand top-tier performance and versatility.

Langdon Tactical has four new upgrades for the Beretta 1301 family of shotguns. The 1301 series has been incredibly popular, and LTT sells a customized version. Keep reading to learn all the details.

For our last piece of video coverage from TriggrCon 2024, Luke C ( @BallisticAviation)is speaking with Genesis Arms about their new PDS or "Personal Defense Shotgun." This barely 24" long Short Barreled Shotgun sports an 8" reciprocating barrel that keeps the intense recoil of 12 gauge down to a minimum. When combined with the special fixed mount Ventum suppressor, the concussion is also brought down to a manageable level for effective use during indoor shooting or door breaching. As an added cherry on top, the variant that Genesis Arms has brought to this year's Range Day is also full-auto - to help demonstrate how fun and effective the new Genesis PDS can be.

Beretta is expanding its hunting shotgun lineup again, introducing the new A300 Ultima Field for 2024.

Everyone, hold your breath. The Minnesota TFB writer is about to head into deep water and go political. Nah, I’m just kidding. We aren’t going to discuss why I like or tremendously dislike my governor and newly minted vice president nominee, Tim Walz. We are going to discuss his tried-and-true shotgun: the Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting.

In late 2023, Hatsan introduced a new pump-action bullpup to the U.S. market. If you liked that idea, but you thought you’d like it a lot more if it was semi-auto, then we have good news for you: That’s exactly what Hatsan is bringing to the States now, with the new BullTac SA shotgun.