Shotgun Wedding

Join us as we take a look at several excellent new shotgun offerings:


Browning Maxus $1,199 to $1,499
12 GA. Semi-Auto
Purpose-Bird hunting, skeet shooting.
Stalker Model:
Description: A new for 2009, 3 1/2" chamber autoloader in matte-black. Camouflage model also available.
Features: stock shim adjustments, adjustable length of trigger-pull, new gas-action and trigger system, aluminum alloy receiver.
Notables: "Slim, trim forearm" is quick and easy to remove and replace. Browning "speed load" feature. Magazine cut-off-for convenient switching of load types. "Lightning trigger system" breaks at 6 lbs. Gun review magazines have described the trigger as having "no initial creep and an extremely crisp break."
Gun Review Ratings: Excellent
Interactive Tour


Benelli Supernova MAX-4 HD Camo 3 1/2" 12 GA. Pump. $599
Purpose-"Superb shotgun for bird hunting."
Reviews: Positives-shim-adjustable stock, action-buttery smooth, nicely balanced-8 lbs., excellent build-quality, flawless camo finish, close fit of barrel extension, comfortable and functional ridged gripping surface, magazine cutoff built into forearm. Negatives-7 lb trigger pull somewhat heavy.
Gun Review Ratings: Excellent





Mossberg 930 Tactical No. 85360 $700
3" 12 Ga. Semi-Auto, fixed choke
Purpose-Self Defense
Reviews: Positives-scope mount, 7 round magazine, large bolt release button, 4.7 lb trigger pull, cocking indicator, easy unload, complete set of stock shims for precise fit, good cycling and reliability. Negatives-bulky sites, sticky buttpad, lack of sling-swivels, non-supported magazine tube, difficulty placing weapon in "vehicle mode", point of impact far from point of aim (slugs)
Gun Review Ratings: Good

CZ-USA 712 Utility $458
3" 12 Ga. Semi-Auto, 5 Separate Screw-In Chokes.
Purpose-Self Defense, Small Game.
Reviews: Positives-vent rib, extensively chrome-plated action and safety, smooth trigger, easy loading and unloading, easy "vehicle mode", good slug accuracy, effective rapidfire mode, good reliability. Negatives-thin buttpad, 8 lb trigger pull, 5 round capacity must be manually expanded from 2 round capacity by removing internal plug post-purchase.
Gun Review Ratings: Very Good


Remington NitroMag 887 $399
3 1/2" 12 Ga. pump-action
Purpose: Waterfowl Hunting
Reviews: Positives- slide release, trigger-pull 4.6 lbs., good recoil pad.
Negatives-noisy sliding bolt shroud, rough machine marks on the barrel guide and side of the barrel near the bolt face, sloppy barrel to receiver fit, small safety button, rough action, muzzle-heavy, mushy trigger, only one choke tube, did not shoot close to point of aim.
Gun Review Ratings: Poor