
Shotguns
- In StockTRISTAR Viper G2 Camo 12Ga 28in 5rd Semi-Auto Shotgun with CT-3 Choke (24195)Manual E-Z Load Magazine Cut-OffVent Rib with Matted Sight PlaneFiber Optic Sight5-Round Magazine (Shot Plug Included)Quick Shot Plug RemovalChrome-lined Chamber and BarrelRealtree Max-7 ...20% offClearance$519.99$647.99
- In StockTRISTAR Viper G2 PRO Bronze Premium Select 20Ga 26in 5rd Semi-Auto Shotgun with CT-3 Choke (24267)Manual E-Z Load Magazine Cut-OffVent Rib with Matted Sight PlaneFiber Optic Sight5-Round Magazine (Shot Plug Included)Quick Shot Plug RemovalChrome-lined Chamber and BarrelTurkish Walnut Stock3 ...6% off$798.99$845.99
- In StockTRISTAR Bristol Silver SxS Walnut 20Ga 28in 2rd Break Open Shotgun with CT-5 Choke (38120)Nickel Finished Receiver with 24K Gold InlayEjectorsBrass Front SightSingle Selective TriggerChrome-lined Chamber and BarrelSelect Turkish WalnutOil Finish5 Beretta Style Choke Tubes (SK, IC, M, ...1% offClearance$907.99$919.99
- In StockBENELLI Super Black Eagle 3 20Ga 28in 3rd Realtree Max-7 Semi-Automatic Shotgun (10349)Inertia-Driven System never requires adjusting and handles everything from light field loads to 3 1/2" magnums; Inertia-Driven Benelli shotguns fire 500,000+ rounds and still function ...17% off$1,799.00$2,158.99
- In StockBENELLI Super Black Eagle 3 12Ga 28in 3rd Optifade Marsh Semi-Automatic Shotgun (10385)Enhanced recoil managementEnhanced functionalityEnhanced ergonomicsComfor Tech 3 butt stockCombtech cheek comb padImproved breech-closing systemOversized bolt release and safetyBeveled loading ...17% off$1,999.00$2,398.99
- In StockSTOEGER M3000 12 Gauge 28in 4rd Satin Walnut Cerakote Shotgun With Patented Inertia System (36052)Inertia-driven systemA shim kit allows you to adjust the fit of the gun for drop and castThree choke tubes (IC, M, XFT) that run from improved cylinder to extra-full turkeyRed-bar Front Sight for ...17% off$649.00$778.99
- In StockSTOEGER M3500 12 Gauge 28in 4rd Realtree Max-7 Shotgun With Patented Inertia System (36054)Inertia-driven systemA shim kit allows you to adjust the fit of the gun for drop and castReceiver is Drilled and Tapped to accommodate Weaver-style scope basesFiber-Optic Front Sight for quick ...17% off$749.00$898.99
- In StockBROWNING A5 16Ga 28in 4rd Semi-Automatic Shotgun (118005004)Gloss finish Turkish walnut stock with vertical grip is shim-adjustable for length of pull, cast, and drop18 lines-per-inch checkeringGloss black anodized receiver finishThree Invector-DS choke ...4% offClearance$1,779.99$1,850.00
- In StockBENELLI Super Black Eagle 3 12Ga 28in 3rd Gore Optifade Timber Semi-Automatic Shotgun (11230)Flush Crio Chokes and WrenchExtended Crio Chokes IC and MCrio Treated BarrelComfort Tech 3 Recoil Pad and Comb-Tech PadEasy Locking Bolt SystemEasy Loading SystemShim KitStandard Hard Case With a ...17% off$2,099.00$2,519.99
- In StockCHARLES DALY 202 12GA 28in 2rd OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN, Mobil Choke Thread Pattern, Checkered Walnut Stock & Forend, Single Selective Trigger, MC-5 (930.197)Beretta/Benelli Mobil Choke ThreadSingle-Selective Trigger with Mechanical ResetFiber Optic Front Sight The Charles Daly 202 Shotgun is made with the same attention to detail and quality as any ...3% off$464.99$479.99
- In StockSAVAGE 220 Slug 20Ga 22in 2Rds Bolt Action Shotgun (57377)Fully rifled, bolt-action slug gun designed for 2 3/4"& 3" shellsRugged synthetic stock with improved ergonomics and AccuStockUser-adjustable AccuTriggerButton-rifled ...10% off$582.99$649.99
- In StockBENELLI M4 Tactical 18.5in 12 Gauge Black Semi-Automatic Shotgun (11703)Auto-Regulating Gas-Operated (A.R.G.O.) semi-auto shotgunBattle-proven reliabilityPicatinny rail (included) for mounting scopes, sights, and opticsAvailable in 12-gaugeGhost-ring sights for quick ...17% off$1,999.00$2,398.99
- In StockTRISTAR Viper G2 Synthetic 12ga 26in 5rd Semi-Auto Shotgun with CT-3 Choke (24106)Manual E-Z Load Magazine Cut-OffVent Rib with Matted Sight PlaneFiber Optic Sight5 Round MagazineShot Plug IncludedQuick Shot Plug RemovalChrome-lined Chamber and BarrelBlack Synthetic ...2% off$465.99$475.00
- In StockSTOEGER Model 3500 Waterfowl Special 28in 12Ga 4rd Realtree Max-7 and FDE Cerakote Semi-Auto Shotgun (36000)Fiber-optic front sightRealtree Max-5 and Flat Dark Earth CerakoteExtended choke tubes IC, M, XFT, close-range, mid-range and wrenchIncludes a rugged paracord slingOversized bolt handle and ...17% off$849.00$1,018.99
- In StockTRISTAR Cobra III Field Pump Youth 20 Ga 24in 5rd Pump-Action Shotgun (23156)Chrome Lined BarrelExtended ForearmSling Swivel StudsMade in Turkey The Cobra III pump action shotgun that allows you to shoot light target loads to heavy waterfowl loads. It utilizes a ...17% offClearance$299.99$359.99
- In StockBERETTA A300 Ultima Mossy Oak Bottomland 20Ga 28in 3+1rd MobilChoke Semi-Auto Shotgun (J32TU28)Overmolded polymer stockLarge bolt handle and bolt releaseKick-Off recoil reduction system The Beretta A300 Ultima is the newest version of the venerable A300 shotgun series and features a larger ...17% off$979.00$1,174.99
- In StockSTOEGER Condor Supreme 12ga 28in 2rd AA-Grade Gloss Walnut Stock Over/Under Shotgun (31005)AA-grade satin walnut stockSingle, selective triggerAutomatic ejectorsScrew-in chokes and ventilated ribBlued receiver with high-polish finishMachine-turned, monobloc sidesScrew-in chokes and ...17% offClearance$549.00$658.99
- In StockCHARLES DALY TRIPLE MAGNUM 12GA-3.5" Maxi-Mag 28in 3rd Break Open Shotgun, Break Down Case Included (930.303)Type of Gun: ShotgunCaliber: 12GA-3.5" Maxi-MagAction: Break OpenBarrel Length: 28" (711 mm)Chokes: Rem Choke Thread MC-5 (SK,IC,M,IM,F)Capacity: 3 RoundsTrigger System: Single ...13% offClearance$1,558.99$1,799.99
- In StockMOSSBERG Gold Reserve 12Ga 30in 2rd Shotgun (75472)Grade-A Black Walnut StocksShell EjectorsScroll-Engraved Polished Receivers with Gold Inlay5-Choke Extended Sport SetCorrosion-resistant Chrome-lined Bores and Chambers, Jeweled ...19% offClearance$829.99$1,018.99
- In StockMOSSBERG 940 Pro Field 12Ga 28in 4rd Semi-Auto Shotgun (85154)Dark Walnut Stock and ForendClean-running Gas-vent SystemQuick-empty Magazine ReleaseAdjustable Length of PullDrilled and Tapped ReceiverSelf-Draining StockAdjustable for Drop at Comb/CastBriley ...7% offClearance$856.99$922.99
We all know that Terminator needed no guns to be the coolest guy in the town. However, they became signature attributes of his image, together with black sunglasses and motorcycles that changed every film. Among all the guns seen in movies, shotguns are probably the iconic ones engraved into the audience's memory. Indeed, scatterguns are mesmerizing in their own way, and they look neat. The great thing about shotguns is that not only can you look at them in the movies, but you also can get one right here. We don’t recommend walking around the city and looking for Sarahs with a gun over your shoulder, but there are plenty of other things to do.
We know what these firearms look like, but what sets them apart from other guns? Can we call a shotgun any gun that shoots? Things are a bit more complicated than that.
Shotguns are long-barreled firearms that are different from other guns in the type of projectiles they shoot. Shotguns fire straight-walled cartridges, commonly known as shells, that discharge smaller sub-projectiles after being shot. These smaller projectiles are also called shots, but shotguns can also fire a single solid projectile called a slug. Shotguns are majorly smoothbore firearms, which means their bores lack rifling of any sort, but rifled barrels are also used, primarily for shooting slug barrels.
As with every firearm, you have dozens of options to choose from. And it’s not about brands and models only, since shotguns also differ in types of actions and gauge. Many people think there is only one type, and more often than not, it’s a pump shotgun that comes to mind, but the menu is much more varied than that. We have several categories featuring shotguns with different actions, but the way a shotgun operates is not the only one of its distinctive features.
Shotgun Gauge
A gauge is a unit of measurement used to express the inner diameter of the barrel. It is measured by the weight of a solid lead sphere that fits the bore of the firearm and is expressed through the relation to one pound of lead. For example, a 16 gauge shotgun has a bore wide enough to fit a one-sixteenth pound lead ball. The smaller the number, the bigger the bore diameter. Today this type of measurement is used exclusively for shotguns. The most common varieties are 12 gauge shotguns and 20 gauge shotguns. There is one exception to the measurement rule: a .410 shotgun has the bore diameter shown in inches.
Gritr Sports has a wide scattergun collection for your consideration. Action, gauge, brand - the choice is as wide as ever. We have CZ shotguns, Savage shotguns, Mossberg shotguns, and scatterguns of other popular brands.
FAQs
What are the main types of shotguns?
The main types of shotguns are pump-action, semi-automatic, over-under and side-by-side models. Each type has its unique characteristics and uses.
Can I purchase a shotgun if I'm under 18?
No, you must be at least 18 years old to purchase a shotgun. Some locations may have additional age restrictions, so please check your local laws.
How do I choose the best shotgun for hunting?
Choosing a shotgun for hunting depends on the type of game you plan to hunt. For small game, a .410 or 20-gauge shotgun might be suitable. For larger game, a 12-gauge shotgun might be more appropriate.
What kind of ammunition does a shotgun use?
Shotguns typically use shells, loaded with many small projectiles as opposed to regular cartridges. Shotgun shell varieties include birdshot, buckshot and slugs.
Is it possible to mount accessories on shotguns?
Many shotguns come with built-in rails or attachment points for mounting accessories such as scopes, lights, or additional grips. So yes, it's definitely possible.