Videos tagged with Semi-automatic Shotgun

This short review from Tactical Rifleman highlights the Benelli M4 EXT as the presenter's favorite shotgun, noting its adoption by the Marines. The video showcases the improved M4 EXT model in action at an outdoor range, emphasizing its tactical application. The presenter's authoritative tone and specific mentions of military adoption signal expert-level familiarity with the platform.

This review of the Benelli M4 EXT highlights its factory-equipped upgrades, addressing common owner modifications for increased capability and speed. The shotgun features a 7+1 capacity, a 5-position collapsible stock with a pistol grip, and oversized controls. It is chambered for 2.75" and 3" shells and utilizes the ARGO gas system, though it may be sensitive to very light loads. The review is presented by SGM (RET) Karl Erickson, offering expert insights into its performance and tactical applications.

This expert-level entry synthesizes insights from a firearms instructor on six highly reliable firearms: Glock 19 Gen 5, Smith & Wesson Model 686, Benelli M4, Ruger 10/22, CZ 75 SP-01, and Colt Python. It highlights their proven designs, extensive real-world testing, and consistent performance, emphasizing that true reliability often means 'boring' functionality with minimal owner complaints. The analysis delves into specific design features contributing to their durability and operational consistency.

This video demonstrates rapid fire and efficient magazine changes on an AR-style 12 gauge shotgun, identified as a VENOM model. The shooter, exhibiting experienced firearm handling, engages various targets, including reactive steel plates. The demonstration highlights the importance of smooth reloads for sustained engagement and includes a brief mention of target maintenance with spray paint.

This review by firearms instructor John G. Johnson highlights the Attack Arms Bull Pup 12Ga Semi Automatic shotgun, emphasizing its suitability for home defense due to its compact bullpup design. Key features include an 18-inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, included cheek riser, and flip-up sights. Notably, the shotgun does not require a break-in period and reliably cycles 7.5 birdshot, even with 2 3/4 inch shells, demonstrating its readiness for immediate use.

This video explores the resurgence of the shotgun as a viable defensive firearm, directly comparing its modern capabilities to the AR-15. It highlights how advancements in shotgun technology, including bullpup designs, improved gas systems, and modular accessories, have closed the performance gap. The discussion emphasizes that while the AR-15 dominated for years due to its modularity and ease of use, contemporary shotguns now offer comparable handling, capacity, and tactical advantages, making them a strong contender for home defense and tactical applications.

This guide, based on decades of firearm experience, emphasizes the necessity of owning two specific types of firearms for comprehensive self-defense. The primary recommendation is a concealed carry handgun, serving as an all-around tool for personal security in public and adaptable for home defense. The secondary, crucial firearm is a shotgun, specifically a 12-gauge semi-automatic, for its unparalleled effectiveness in home defense scenarios. The instructor stresses that these two firearms provide a robust defensive capability for most individuals.

This video provides an in-depth look at the S&S Street Sweeper, a 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun. It highlights the unique loading gate, the heavy trigger pull, and the functionality of the folding stock. The discussion also touches on the legal classification of the firearm as a destructive device due to import laws, requiring specific NFA paperwork for civilian ownership.

This video provides an in-depth review of several tactical shotguns suitable for home defense, moving beyond the AR-15 platform. It highlights key features of models like the Savage Renegauge Security, Stoeger M3000, GForce Arms 12 Hammer, PSA 570, Beretta A300 Ultima, Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX, Langdon Tactical 1301 Blackout, Standard Manufacturing DP12, and KelTec KSG/KS7. The expert instructor details their operational systems, capacities, ergonomics, and unique selling points, offering a comprehensive comparison for viewers considering alternative defensive firearms.

This video showcases five unique firearms: the UTS-15 shotgun with its dual magazine tubes and selectable action modes, the suppressed VSS Vintorez rifle, the compact four-barreled COP .357 Derringer, the versatile Fightlite MCR with its top-feeding and quick-change barrel features, and a heavily modified Glock pistol in a Flux Defense Kit. The presenter demonstrates basic manipulation and key features of each firearm, highlighting their distinctive designs and operational aspects.

Former CIA officer Jason Hanson outlines four critical reasons why a pump-action shotgun may be a suboptimal choice for home defense. He emphasizes the potential for forgetting to disengage the safety, the physical difficulty in handling a heavy shotgun under stress, the common oversight of not chambering a round, and the myth that racking the shotgun scares intruders. Hanson suggests alternatives like revolvers or semi-automatic shotguns, stressing the importance of extensive training if a pump-action is chosen.

This review of the Beretta AX800 Suprema shotgun highlights its suitability for waterfowl hunting. The assessment, conducted in Saskatchewan, Canada, focuses on its natural handling, smooth action, and effective recoil reduction system, the 'Kick-Off'. The shotgun demonstrated reliability in dusty field conditions, with its 'Steelium Pro' barrels contributing to performance.