Hey there fellow shotgun enthusiasts today we're diving into the exciting world of semi-automatic tactical shotguns and exploring the best of the best these bad boys are the epitome of Firepower and versatility designed to dominate the battlefield or protect your home with unmatched Precision so if you're on the hunt for a semi-automatic.

Shotgun that can handle any tactical situation stick around and see which models we recommend Mossberg 940 Pro tactical mossberg is known for building practical defense style pumps and auto loaders that perform the 940 Pro is the next step in that Evolution you can tell Mossberg built the 940 Pro for ease of use an important component of any.

Shotgun but especially defensive semi-autos that Shooters have to be able to operate under duress and at times in the dark the oversized bolt handle and oversized bolt release button are readily accessible and simple to manipulate the Tang mounted safety also also allow Shooters to click the gun off safe quickly no matter the circumstance.

In my opinion when you're in a high stress situation your life is at stake it's quicker to have the safety at the tip of your thumb so your trigger finger can stay closer to the trigger or end in stock are synthetic and finish and tactical Basic Black the pistol grip and for end are textured to allow a firm grasp if your hands become wet or sweaty.

The defining feature of the 940 Pro tactical is that it's drilled and tapped for a low profile Shield rsmc micro dot reflex sight at the rear of the receiver with a length of 1.6 inches a height of 0.98 inches and weighing one ounce it's unobtrusive yet easy to acquire the target through when you mount the gun magazine capacity is seven rounds up.

From the standard four rounds thanks to the included extension tube a bright orange anodized aluminum follower sits inside to alert you to the status of ammo on board with an MSRP of 1120 this Mossberg shotgun isn't cheap however when you consider the gun's build quality and long list of standard features the 940 Pro tactical seems like.

A bargain when sitting next to a Benelli M4 that costs almost twice as much Beretta a300 Altima Patrol so you want a reliable tactical shotgun from a big name company but don't want to Shell out 1400 to 2 000 we get that apparently Beretta got that memo too and brought us the gas operated a300 ultimate Patrol the a300 ultimate Patrol takes many.

Design cues from its older brother the 1301 it is a light round shotgun at only 7.1 pounds and features in large controls QD sling points M lock slots on the fore end a picatinny rail on top and some excellent ghost ring sights to help keep costs down the a300 lacks a few internal features of the 1301 it uses a standard bolt head instead of a rotating.

One the barrel is not old Hammer forged and it does not feature the 1301's blink gas system even without some of the niceties of the 1301 the a300 Altima Patrol is a fast reliable shotgun now represents outstanding value at its price point Stoeger M 3000 Freedom with the semi-automatic m3000 Freedom series defense shotgun Stoeger has delivered.

Again giving the budget-minded shooter a lot of shotgun for not a lot of money the overall appearance of the gun is all black tacticals nothing new here it's the standard for tactical Duty shotguns for the last 40 years you'll find the crossbolt safety in a familiar spot near the back of the trigger the bolt handle itself is quite large and easy to find.

You won't have any difficulty getting it back and in case of a jam you'll have plenty of room to crank back on it the sights are a nice setup the enclosed rear peep sight is adjustable for windage in elevation the front sight is fiber optic and also protected by metal wing it's bright even in low light which makes for quick Target acquisition this.

Model runs in 12 gauge only and will only accommodate two and three quarter and three inch Magnum shells the bottom loading gate is large enough that a quick load of two shells at a time is easily done the trigger on the m3000 is not particularly heavy but it does have quite a bit of mush and creep however I wouldn't expect a defense focused.

Shotgun to have a crisp wide trigger nearly all Stover shotguns are reliably accurate and the m3000 freedom is no exception as a three inch chamber scatter gun owners are given plenty of loading options and the 3000 handles them all flawlessly while then 3000 doesn't have the best swing it does offer Supreme control and handling even.

More these stokers deliver impressively quick Target acquisition thanks to high quality sites with out of the box capacity of seven plus one the only small thing on these bad boys is the price tag Beretta 1301 tactical enhanced the legendary Benelli M4 has a lot going for it but many who have had extensive Trigger Time on both models have claimed.

That the 1301 is better in many ways now following several upgrades and refinements the enhanced 1301 tactical is an even better position to give the M4 a run for its money because the original 1301 only had a Five Shell capacity the enhanced 1301 tactical now comes from the factory with a seven shot tube the new barrel clamp also has M.

Lock slots and cutie sling cups similar to the aftermarket accessory that was the go-to option for the original 1301 the bolt release safety and charging handle are also enlarged and aggressively textured for easier operation the stock choices for the enhanced 1301 tactical have been increased while the Finish choices have.

Been reduced the first generation 1301s were available with either black FTE or OD Green cerakote finishes but the new enhanced model is so far only available in Black for a 20 dollar higher MSRP however the enhanced 1301 tactical is now also available with a Mesa tactical urbino pistol grip stock this gives the shotgun an even more tactical appearance.

Reminiscent of a Benelli M4 while also improving ergonomics and control the Mesa tactical urbino stock is also adjustable for length of pull drop and cast the enhanced 1301 tactical also has a cold Hammer forged backboard Barrel that greatly reduces recoil and muzzle flip like the original 1301 the enhanced 1301 tactical is extremely reliable very.

Fast cycling and simple to operate its ability to accept modern Optics accessories and slings combined with its now upgraded magazine capacity make the enhanced 1301 one formidable shotgun Finelli M4 tactical this is a Sublime handling shotgun that feels tight as a drum in terms of tolerances and yet butter smooth in terms of the action.

It's a work of Wonder and to shoot a Benelli M4 is to love one it is also the 12 gauge that the Navy Seals the United States Marine Corps and just about everybody else uses In the Heat of the battle that has to mean something everything from loading it through emptying all eight rounds of heavyweight Buckshot into a Target is a chance to.

Play with pure Precision Engineering you can feel it in every part the self-cleaning Auto regulating gas operated 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 galeshnikov comrade 12.5 the Kalashnikov comrade is an incredible.

Shotgun that could easily be your winner this will send the purists into a total meltdown but seriously this was so close to being the overall winner for the best tactical shotgun of 2022 and might get there again it's an AK receiver style shotgun black finish of course with a 12 and a half inch barrel and a butt stock that you normally find on an AR pistol.

Then there are the mags which you can upgrade to a 10 round option if you're that way inclined I am you can also slot in just about any Sega mag including the 50 round drum magazines we all know and love this is a seriously flexible and potent weapon that is a Close Quarters combat Megastar and the Box magazine shotgun concept means you can switch.

Between Buckshot and slugs to give the gun totally different characters and totally different ranges the short barrel turns serious Buckshot into pure evil At Close Quarters while slugs will be effective at anything like personal defense distances they'll lose some range that you'll get with the 18 and a half inch barrel version that's.

Inevitable but you can get an awful lot in return pick your 12 gauge ammo with care and you've got the ultimate bedside weapon spare defense just just about anything you want in the end it's almost a concealed carry pistol that packs Buckshot think about that it's easily the best Tack shotgun on this list and we're waiting for the benalli and.

Mossberg fans and the healthy debate we know is on the way well folks that's a wrap on our video showcasing the best semi-auto shotguns on the market we hope this video has provided you with valuable insights and helped you narrow down your choices please let us know in the comments which shotgun you think deserves the top spot as always stay.

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