It's quite safe to say that we're living in a bold new air of semi-automatic shotguns they've become increasingly popular over the years and serve well as a solid Home Defense solution but which one to choose that's where we come in we've done a good bit of research to find what we think are the best semi-auto shotguns.

Currently on the market we've looked at value for money power accuracy safety ease of use and more now let's jump in and find the perfect semi-auto shotgun for you fostech origin 12. fostech has taken the semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun to another level with the introduction of the origin 12.

With 30 round drum magazines and stick magazines available this may be one of the most revolutionary shotgun designs in some time coupled with a number of upgrades designed around years of requests from users the origin 12 is a refreshing change Shooters can also quickly change the barrel to accommodate a variety of.

Sizes you can go from a standard 18-inch fighting shotgun to a short CQB or breaching gun in no time at all the origin 12 Sports a huge gas tube that allows an infinite set of adjustments to control the functioning of the shotgun with a variety of ammunition types the long stroke gas piston system has.

Long proven itself robust and reliable it's very simple and works well with shotguns due to its ability to be easily adjusted to compensate for lower powered shotgun ammunition the origin 12 has a patented gas system that allows it to function with the widest variety of ammunition magazine capacities vary widely and box.

Magazines are available in 5 8 and 10 round capacities this allows for a rapid reload when the gun runs empty and helps partially solve the capacity problem on top of the box magazines drum magazines also exist these contain 20 to 30 rounds of 12 gauge the origin 12 is complete with plenty of rails for lights.

Lasers and Optics it's a very modern shotgun Benelli M4 you could put any Benelli on this list to be honest but the M4 might be the king of combat shotguns having come out in extensive testing by the U.S Marine Corps in the joint service combat shotgun program to become the m1014 in military parlance the piston-driven gas.

Operated Benelli M4 proved itself durable enough to survive hard use which is quite the accomplishment for any semi-automatic shotgun the self-cleaning auto-regulating gas operated Argo piston is just Stellar you can strip it in the field in seconds thanks to the socom requirements and it's up there with the best of them in.

Terms of accuracy these guns are already pre-drilled and tapped so you can mount an optic of your choice however the M4 comes with ghost ring sights standard there is also a picatinny rail for mounting flashlights or other accessories it features an 18 and a half inch barrel and comes with fourcho 2 standard the capacity is only.

Five plus one rounds but that's fairly standard for a shotgun this is one of the more expensive options on the market but you're getting your money's worth with this package Kalashnikov USA ks-12t the ks-12t is a semi-auto 12 gauge tactical shotgun designed to continue the legacy of the well-loved.

Russian-made Sega shotgun the ks-12t has a six position collapsible buttstock adjustable pistol grip Tri-Rail for end and a flash suppressor for a total length of 42 and a half inches with the butt stock fully extended and 38 and a half inches Wing collapsed most of the currently available Sega accessories will work on the ks-12 including.

Magazines drums muzzle devices and chokes it features a selectable two-stage gas system allowing the shooter to use both combat and sporting loads it ships with a 10 round magazine but larger capacity box magazines and drum magazines are also available however a 10 plus one round magazine capacity is pretty good for a semi-auto.

Shotgun and you generally don't want the overall weight of the weapon to get too crazy if you're looking for a magazine fed semi-automatic scatter gun that will hold 10 Rounds the Kalashnikov USA ks-12 shotgun is one of the best options Beretta 1301 tactical while the M4 might be the king of combat shotguns the 1301.

Is vying for the crown like the Benelli M4 it is a modern gas operated shotgun that utilizes a clean shooting piston for reliability Beretta claims it Cycles 36 percent faster than any other semi-auto shotgun I can't measure that claim but I can attest that this gun Cycles like a maniac it spits out lead and plastic.

Calls rapidly allowing for excellent control over the gun and making it very easy to get rapid follow-up shots on the target Beretta wisely includes a stock that allows Shooters to shorten or lengthen the length of pull of their stock it makes it easy for Shooters of all sizes to adapt the gun to their preferred Lop.

One downside on the 1301 is that it is just currently offered in a single model with an 18.5 inch barrel and four plus one capacity although it does come standard with ghost ring sights and super-sized surface controls that can really help in demanding field conditions Kalashnikov.

Mp155 Altima the mp155 is one of the most popular semi-auto hunting shotguns in Russia thanks to its robust construction and affordable price the mp155 Altima is still based on the barrel magazine bolt and Trigger from the well-known mp-155 shotgun it is a self-loading 12-gauge gas.

Operated system using a tubular magazine under the barrel what makes the mp-155 Altima smart is the onboard computer with a display located on the top rear portion of the receiver cover the computer can be synchronized with various external gadgets via Wireless and with a rail mounted camera that is plugged into the.

USB port built right into the chassis the camera can record and stream full HD videos the screen displays data from the onboard shock counter the information about the remaining count of ammunition and also has a compass stopwatch and a timer Browning A5 sweet 16. next up is the Browning's A5 sweet 16 semi-automatic.

Shotgun it has a classic look and a similar design to the A5 yet this modern version uses only state-of-the-art technology allowing it to function as a high performing modern shotgun this is a 16 gauge shotgun which in reality weighs in closer to what you'd expect from a 20 gauge Model there's a recoil operated.

Kinematic Drive cycling system in place which does not react to temperature humidity and grime this makes it incredibly reliable so much so that Browning has backed this gun with an impressive five-year 100 000 round guarantee Browning is used to super strong and lightweight aluminum humpback receiver.

In this shotgun construction it gives the gun the same legendary A5 feeling yet weighs much less in comparison this means you can carry your gun comfortably for longer and potentially react quicker to fast moving targets in addition they added some impressive and Vector DS choke tubes and a lengthened Vector Pro forcing cone which offer.

Excellent pattern density and uniformity furthermore we think the inflex 2 recoil pad which reduces the gun's kickback is a great addition it's also shim adjustable for the length of pole and the gloss finished Walnut stock with close radius pistol grip and four end really gives this shotgun an enviable look.

Finally the built-in fiber optic front sight and ivory mid bead sight completes this shotgun design Benelli ethos the Benelli ethos is one beautifully shooting semi-auto particularly for Upland hunting the core of this exceptional firearm is the ultra reliable time-tested inertia.

Driven system which makes the ethos a joy to shoot and easy to maintain and while recoil operated semi-autos tend to kick a little more than any gas driven system the ethos has a nicely engineered recoil management system built into the stock it's a real hammer on peasants and allowed us to even take a few doubles on.

Roosters the ethos is available in seven variations the 12-gauge nickel plated receiver with a 28 inch or 26 inch barrel a 12 gauge anodized receiver with the same barrel lengths a 20 gauge model with nickel plated or anodized receivers with the ethos Benelli has built a shotgun that combines the best of.

Craftsmanship with a lengthy list of modern Innovations and Technology a combination we would typically suggest was reserved for the wealthier shooters hunters and collectors Among Us