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Semi-automatic shotguns have become increasingly popular among hunters, sport shooters, and even home defense enthusiasts. Unlike traditional pump-action shotguns, semi-automatic shotguns use gas, recoil, or inertia to cycle the action and load the next round into the chamber automatically, allowing for faster follow-up shots and reduced recoil. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the features and benefits of modern semi-automatic shotguns.
Reduced Recoil
One of the biggest advantages of semi-automatic shotguns is the reduced recoil. The semi-automatic action absorbs some of the recoil, making it easier to shoot multiple rounds quickly and comfortably. This is especially important for competitive shooting and hunting, where the ability to fire multiple rounds quickly can mean the difference between success and failure.
Faster Follow-up Shots
Semi-automatic shotguns are also known for their faster follow-up shots. Since the action automatically loads the next round into the chamber, the shooter can quickly fire off additional shots without having to manually cycle the action. This is especially beneficial in situations where quick follow-up shots are necessary, such as in trap shooting or hunting fast-moving game.
Versatility
Modern semi-automatic shotguns are also very versatile. They can be used for a variety of purposes, including hunting, sport shooting, and self-defense. They can also fire different types of ammunition, including birdshot, buckshot, and slugs, making them adaptable to different hunting and shooting situations.
Capacity
Semi-automatic shotguns also typically have larger capacity magazines than traditional pump-action shotguns. This means that the shooter can fire more rounds before needing to reload, which can be beneficial in hunting and self-defense situations.
Reliability
Modern semi-automatic shotguns are also very reliable. They are designed to cycle and fire without fail, even in adverse conditions. This is especially important in hunting and self-defense situations, where reliability can mean the difference between success and failure.
Customization
Finally, modern semi-automatic shotguns can be customized to fit the shooter's needs and preferences. They can be fitted with different stocks, grips, and sights, making them more comfortable and easier to shoot. They can also be customized with different accessories, such as flashlights and laser sights, to make them more effective in low-light conditions.
Modern semi-automatic shotguns are versatile, reliable, and customizable firearms that are well-suited for hunting, sport shooting, and self-defense. They offer reduced recoil, faster follow-up shots, and larger capacity magazines, making them a popular choice among shooters of all skill levels. Heres some of our suggested models used by the Centurion staff.
The new Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun features enlarged controls, a cold hammer-forged, back-bored barrel, and Beretta's integrated BLINK gas operatin g system with a cross tube gas piston that allows for 36% faster cycling than its competition.
Based on Russia’s popular line of hunting shotguns, the KS-12 is a 12 gauge, semi-automatic shotgun 100% made in the US. This Saiga series shotgun works on a gas-operated model with an 18.25 inch barrel. It accepts standard 12 gauge 2¾” and 3” magnum shells from low recoil target loads to birdshot, buckshot, and slugs. This AK-style shotgun comes with an innovative adjustable gas system for different loads.
The KS-12 from Kalashnikov USA™ is one of the most effective shotguns in close-quarter situations. It is lightweight, highly reliable, and easy to maneuver shotgun that operates without any errors.
Featuring a full-length synthetic stock with a pistol grip, the Mossberg 930 8-Shot SPX Pistol Grip 12 Gauge Semiautomatic Shotgun offers a 7+1-round capacity and a quick-empty magazine-release button. The shotgun has an 18.5-inch barrel with a blued matte finish, and it is equipped with a top-rail-mounted XS ghost ring rear sight and a fiber-optic, M16-style front sight.
