The 5 Best Long Guns at SHOT Show 2025: Shotguns & Rifles

This video provides an expert overview of new firearms unveiled at SHOT Show 2025, covering models from Harrington & Richardson, Mossberg, Heckler & Koch, Taurus, and Henry Repeating Arms. The presenter, a seasoned industry reporter, highlights key features, calibers, and potential applications for each new release, offering valuable insights for firearm enthusiasts and professionals alike.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Mossberg 590R shotgun, specifically when configured with a Chisel folding stock. It details the stock's adjustability and locking mechanism, the shotgun's controls which mimic AR-platform ergonomics, and its optics-ready platform with backup iron sights. The instructor highlights the 18.5-inch barrel, 6+1 capacity, and the effectiveness of the recoil pad for managing 12 Gauge rounds, concluding with a live-fire demonstration using buckshot for home defense.

This guide covers the setup of the Mossberg 590R for home defense, focusing on accessory attachment and stock adjustment. The video highlights the shotgun's adaptability with features like M-LOK slots and a Picatinny rail, making it suitable for various user needs. Instruction emphasizes practical application and feature utilization for defensive scenarios.

This guide details the ergonomic features and adjustment options for the Mossberg 590R/RM shotgun. It covers stock adjustment for optimal sight alignment, sling mount utilization, barrel and feeding system configurations, and the advantages of the flat-face trigger and rotating safety, particularly for pistol grip use. The information is presented with high authority by a Mossberg Representative knowledgeable in product development and tactical requirements.

This video provides an expert overview of the re-engineered Mossberg 590R and 590RM series shotguns, highlighting their tactical and home defense applications. It details key features such as Magpul furniture, ambidextrous rotary safety, optic-ready rails, and various configurations like the Breacher models. The manufacturer's direct presentation emphasizes the purpose-built design and tactical advantages of these 12-gauge shotguns.

This video showcases the Mossberg 590R, a magazine-fed pump-action shotgun. It highlights the ease of inserting detachable box magazines and cycling the action for rapid firing. Key features demonstrated include the adjustable folding stock, ghost ring sights, and Picatinny rail system, emphasizing the firearm's operational speed and reliability.

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.