Hot From SHOT: The Best New Hunting Shotguns of 2026
If you're back with us, fresh off of yesterday's SHOT show coverage, welcome back. If you're just checking in with us for the first time, be sure to go back and check out our roundups of the best rifles, optics and bowhunting gear to come out of the show so far this year. Today, however, read on to see the best shotguns of SHOT 2026, compiled by longtime contributor and diehard hunter, Brad Fitzpatrick.
Best New Shotguns from SHOT 2025
It's that time of year again. Some of the hottest new firearms are being unveiled at the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Read on for the best shotguns from the show floor this year.
Best New Shotguns for 2024
Whether you’re a waterfowler, upland hunter or clay target shooter, you’ll find something to be excited about this year. Here are our picks for the best new shotguns for hunters in 2024.
Top 10 Rifles and Shotguns Under $700
Thinking about buying a new rifle or shotgun? There’s never been a better time than now, as this year’s crop of sub-$700 guns has some real standouts.
Top 10 Shotguns of 2019
From sleek Italian over/unders to pumps that punch above their pay grade, these new scatterguns should be on every hunter's wish list.
2019 Shotgun of the Year: Franchi Affinity 3.5
Franchi's Affinity 3.5 is our 2019 Shotgun of the Year.
Best 28-Gauge Shotguns of 2018
A surprising number of shotgun manufacturers currently offer 28-gauge models—response to a renewed interest in hunting upland birds with the sub-gauge. Here are six of the best 28s on the market today.
Top 10 Shotguns of 2018
From sleek Italian side-by-sides to pumps that punch above their pay grade, these new scatterguns should be on every hunter's wish list.
2018 Shotgun of the Year: Winchester Super X4
Winchester's Super X4 is our 2018 Shotgun of the Year.
Top New Shotguns for 2017
In no particular order, here are our picks for the best new shotguns of 2017.
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