Category: Shotgun Reviews
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MKA 1919 Match Gen 2 Review
Competition shotguns are funny beasts. Tube mag shotguns feed and reload very differently than most semi automatic, box magazine fed rifles. Within the realm of 3 gun shotguns in the US, box magazine fed Saiga shotguns are popular for their fast reloads and high capacity. This Akdal MKA 1919 Match is Akdal’s second generation and comes with…
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12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge
12 gauge is such a popular shotgun shell that most of the time, when people are talking about their “pump action” or “semi auto” shotgun, the gauge is completely left out. Back when fixed chokes were the norm, a 12 gauge was a bit much for small game in close, so the 16, 20, 28,…
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Pardus SS Review
So, this shotgun is almost the same as the Pardus SL. So much so, that I’m ONLY showing differences in this review. Primarily, this shotgun uses dual action bars, a front recoil spring on the magazine tube, and a bolt lockup that is closer to the breach than the SL. The action uses an aluminum…
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Alpha Arms 15SA Review
The Alpha Arms 15SA shotgun is a semi automatic, gas-operated, magazine fed, 12 gauge shotgun made in Turkey. They’re around $550 in Canada, Alpha Arms 15SA Features Semi automatic, gas piston operated 12 gauge, 20″ barrel 2 3/4 or 3″ shotshells Comes with (2) 5 round magazines. Comes with 3-5 choke tubes depending on model. (Beretta Mobil choke…
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Pardus SL Semi Automatic Shotgun Review
Had enough shotguns yet? So far in 2016, I’ve covered the Dagger SAP6, Adler A-110, Stoeger M3500, Beretta 1301 Competition, Benelli M4, and Mossberg Maverick HS12. How about more? Today, I’m going over the Pardus SL semi automatic 12 gauge. It’s a 3″ chambered, tube magazine 12 gauge from Turkey. Note that while this is a…
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Live Show tonight at 7pm MST: Pardus SL Shotgun
I haven’t done this before, but I’m going to do a live stream unbox/disassemble of the Pardus SL semi automatic shotgun tonight at 7pm MST. **edit: livestream over, here is the recording: The recording is here: The_Crover from Reddit.com/r/canadaguns/ presented his Pardus “S” on video as well:
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Mossberg Maverick HS12 Review
Love your break action shotguns and wish that someone made one for home defense and tactical applications? Wish no more, Mossberg has answered your dreams with the Mossberg HS12. Made in Turkey, this 12 gauge, single trigger, over/under shotgun follows along with Mossberg’s other traditionally-styled firearms turned tactical like their hilarious 464 SPX. Note that the…
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Benelli M4 Review
When it comes to semi automatic shotguns, Benelli is a massively popular make. Unlike the Benelli’s inertia-driven actions, the M4 uses 2 short stroke gas pistons to cycle the action. They call it their “ARGO” system (Auto-Regulating Gas-Operated.) At around $2500 in Canada, the M4 is not a cheap shotgun. The Benelli M4 is a combat/tactical…
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2 3/4 vs 3 inch vs 3.5 inch Shotgun Shells
2 3/4″, 3″, and 3.5″ When it comes to 12 gauge shotgun shells and the shotguns that fire them, there is a bit of variety out there in length of shell. 2 3/4″ shells have been a long standby and with lead shot, they’re very deadly at range. However, regulations prohibiting the use of lead…
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S&J Charging Handle for Benelli M2 (or Stoeger M3500)
I read online that the Benelli M2 charging handle will work in the Stoeger M3500 and since I was ordering an extension tube for my Stoeger 3500 from S&J Hardware anyways, I ordered one of their M2 charging handles at the same time. The work required was really basic and was centered around the end…