This is the Best Shotgun for the Money: The Beretta 1301

This video reviews several new Mossberg firearms for 2025, focusing on tactical shotguns and bolt-action rifles. The Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical Thunder Ranch is highlighted for its purpose-driven design, ergonomic adjustments, and robust features suitable for combat and defensive scenarios. Other models like the 940 Pro Tactical Professional Series, 940 Pro Tactical SPX, 590R, 590RM, 590M Standoff, MVP Patrol Professional Series, and Patriot Carbine Suppressor Ready are also detailed, emphasizing their specific applications and value.

The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol in 20 gauge is evaluated as a viable alternative to its 12 gauge counterpart, offering reduced recoil and lighter weight while maintaining tactical features. It requires a break-in period of approximately 150 shells to achieve optimal reliability, particularly with birdshot and slugs. The shotgun is deemed a good value for its price point, especially for shooters sensitive to 12 gauge recoil.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Mossberg 990 Aftershock 12 gauge shotgun, focusing on its performance after adding aftermarket accessories like a GG&G handguard and EOTech optic. The presenter highlights the firearm's semi-automatic operation, 5+1 capacity, and surprisingly manageable recoil with heavy loads. Reliability is noted as excellent, with no malfunctions experienced except when attempting to use mini shells. The video also addresses common misconceptions about aiming shotguns with optics.

This video features a "woodswalk" with the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun, emphasizing its readiness for "combat" by testing it against simulated threats. The reviewer finds it very similar to the 1301 model and enjoys its performance, noting its suitability for various applications including potential home defense scenarios. The shotgun is highlighted as a very nice 12 gauge option.

This review of the IWI Tavor TS12 highlights its unique rotating magazine system, offering a 15+1 capacity in a bullpup configuration. The instructor demonstrates the magazine cycling and addresses a malfunction, emphasizing the importance of proper clearing procedures. The firearm is presented as a fun and capable option for hypothetical combat scenarios.

This video presents a top 5 ranking of semi-automatic shotguns, featuring expert opinions from Jason and Ryan. They discuss various models, including the Mossberg 940 Pro, Benelli M4, Beretta 1301, Browning A5, and Beretta A300 Patrol, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and price points. The discussion covers gas-driven versus inertia-driven systems and their impact on performance, offering insights for tactical, competition, and home defense applications.

This video, presented by Alex C of TFBTV, identifies five of the most reliable firearms across different categories. The assessment focuses on mechanical simplicity, historical production numbers, and documented performance in demanding conditions. The chosen firearms include the Glock (handgun), Uzi (SMG), Mauser 98 (bolt-action rifle), Remington 870 (shotgun), and IWI Galil (self-loading rifle), with detailed explanations for each selection based on expert criteria.

This guide details the process of loading and firing a cap and ball revolver, emphasizing the multi-step procedure required for each shot. It highlights the historical significance but impracticality for modern concealed carry. The video features Alex C., a recognized firearms expert from TFBTV, demonstrating the techniques with technical accuracy and a humorous tone.

This video from TFB TV, hosted by James Reeves, provides an expert-level comparison of the Ruger Mini-14 and the AR-15, highlighting eight key areas where the Mini-14 may be considered superior. Reeves, demonstrating high authority with technical terminology and empirical testing, details advantages in low profile, stock trigger quality, maneuverability due to its operating system, sight radius, piston operation, accuracy improvements in modern variants, CHF barrels, and stainless steel construction. While acknowledging the AR-15's modularity and ergonomics, the Mini-14 is presented as a compelling alternative for specific use cases.

This video from TFBTV explores five excellent surplus rifles available for under $500, focusing on their historical significance, operational features, and current market value. The hosts, Alex C and Patrick R, demonstrate a high level of expertise, discussing specific models like the Lee Enfield, Yugo Mauser 98, Swiss K31, MAS 49/56, SKS, and Mosin Nagant M38. They highlight the affordability of these firearms and the availability of surplus ammunition, making them attractive options for collectors and shooters alike.