How to shoot the Mossberg 590 Shockwave — One of my favorite guns is the Mossberg Shockwave. This PGO 12 gauge firearm is not technically a shotgun. Because it lacks a stock and never had one, the Shockwave is just a firearm. This allows it to have a 14-inch barrel and remain NFA free as […]
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Bad Gun Shop Advice
Everyone is an expert in their own mind. Much in the same vein, almost every gun shop I’ve ever been in has given out advice that was questionable. Believe it or not, I’ve been in quite a few different gun stores over the years, sometimes working a counter to help a friend out, other times […]
What’s The Difference Between Buckshot, Birdshot, and Slugs?
Whether you’re looking for your next home defense gun or something to go hunting with in the woods, it pays for you to know the differences between the different kinds of shotgun shells available in each gauge of shotgun. The below article discusses just that, with examples of each for your reference. Buckshot VS Birdshot […]
3 Dangerous Shotgun Myths That Could Get You Killed
I’m someone who has frequented a local gun store on one or more occasions, and have even worked at gun law seminars when I lived in Pennsylvania. Some of the stuff I’ve heard gun owners and gun shop employees say is enough to get someone in trouble if they actually believe this nonsense. Something I’ve […]
Steel Shot VS Lead Shot for Shotguns
There are two very important factors that you have to understand and consider when properly switching from lead shot to steel shot. (1) Steel shot is harder than lead shot (Advantage). (2) Steel shot is lighter than lead shot (Disadvantage). (1) Steel shot is 3 times harder than lead shot: Let’s first examine the steel shot advantage by firing a […]
Shotgun Shotstring
What is a shotgun shotstring? A shotgun shotstring is produced out of a shotgun as a by-product of a choked shotgun barrel. It is a column of shot and its length varies as to the degree of choke in the barrel. Its length is from first pellet in the lead to the last pellet at […]
Shotguns: 12 Things You Need to Know
A shotgun is the preferred gun for many different people. The shotgun is a versatile firearm that in the right hands is devastating for both animal and bad guy. These guns excel in certain situations from hunting to home-defense. This article is meant to shine light on the shotgun for those who are still learning […]
Best Remington Tac 14 Mods and Upgrades
I’ve owned my pump action, 12 gauge Tac 14 for a year now, and in that short period of time, it has become a favorite of mine. Being built on a Remington 870 means I have tons of choices for upgrading and modernizing the platform. One golden rule about customizing this gun is simple: the […]
Remington Model 870 Tac 14 Review: Is It Just A “Short Shotgun?”
This is an update to an old Remington Tac 14 review originally published in 2018. The ‘other firearm’ category on a 4473 has likely never been checked to the degree it was in 2017 with the Mossberg Shockwave and Remington Tac 14 making massive waves in the industry. The reason why, is because anytime anything […]
Best Shotguns For Home Defense: Buyer’s Guide (Action Types, Gauges, Etc)
*Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published in October, 2017 but has been updated and republished to continue to reflect the best home defense shotguns as well as serving as a guide to shotgun action types, shotgun gauges, and other important info.* Without a doubt, the shotgun is one of the most versatile firearms […]