Best Shotguns: The 10 Greatest Shotguns Ever Made in America
How do you define the best shotgun or even a great shotgun? We round up the 10 best shotguns ever made in America.
The fluid movement of a favorite shotgun to a winged or furry target; the versatility to hunt ducks and geese in the morning and quail in the afternoon, or even drop a buck with a slug; this is what makes a shotgun a beloved addition to our outdoor life. AdvertisementRelated PhotosSUBMIT YOUR PHOTOSADVERTISEMENTAdvertisement |
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Those are all great guns. And the history of many are what make them great. And why it is a bit of a pipe dream to list them with prices as if all were still available.
As for "greatest shotguns" made in the USA, you should make your list of currently available models. You might have trouble coming up with 10. If you do revise your list, be sure to include the Ithaca Mdl. 37. Still being made in the USA. Plus an awesome trap gun that is a little beyond my means.
remington 870 express magnum best shotgun ever made idc what anyone say but its the no 1 selling
I can only add my amazement that the Winchester Model 12 failed to make the list. I can only attribute that to youth and in experience of the author(s) of this piece. While I own many shotguns of all types, the guns I use most often it the Model 12. I have a 20 guage with a Herter's rib and a custom stock that is me prefered skeet gun, a custom stocked 12 gauge Heavy Duck with a Simmons rib and screw-in chokes that is my one-gun that does it all, and another Heavy Duck customized for turkey hunting with rifle sights on a 22" solid ribbed barrel. There are at least two more M-12's in my collection as well as a Model 42. How can you not include this creation of John Browning that has been so loved by so many in the last century?
I think the Remington 870 Wingmaster is a great choice for this list.
Brownings listed not made USA, so really top 8? Use Rem M11 or Savage M720 for A5. Model 31 a great gun (mine's from '41 and with Cutts in 20 shoots great). Echo: No Model 12??!! No 870??!! A bit snooty on the Parker/Fox stuff. Sales numbers should define as empirical validation, not subjective opinion.
I used my 1100 Rem. for over 45 years an I loved it but now I'm using a new rem 1187 3 1/2 shells an it using 3" & 23/4 shells also I duck hunt rabbit hunt & dove hunt & turkey hunt so it is used well an I love it like the 1100 rem.
were and when were u going to mention the 870 the most reliable pump shot gun ever made our military and our police relay on it for there life i think u are fucking stupid, u mention guns that i would be a shamed to have in my gun cabinet and u couldn't mention the number 1 PUMP SHOT GUN IN AMERICA i like browning own a couple a-bolts but they have always been the first to manufacture out side of the USA once again you are stupid were is the 870, and the picture shows 15 guns not 10 learn to count.
I understand this article is subjective. BUT,no Winchester model 12....really?....really?. 4 million manufactured most still in operation today. I have owned many bird guns over the years in all configurations, and none of them handle like my 16 ga model 12 mfg in 1955. It points like the finger of doom and has dropped to many patridge to count. I hope my grandsons will be following a Llewelyn Setter in the Maine woods when I am gone toting the old model 12.
This article has more holes in it than a fly swatter. First; the picture of the shotguns lined up is not the shotguns in the article. Two; Browning did not produce shotguns in the USA. Both the supperposed and the A5 are Belgian shotguns. Later A5s were produced by Miroku in Japan.
For DSMbirddog:
I'll give you the model 12, but the Ithaca 37 is based on the BPS and as noted in the write-up on the Model 31 Remington, it is the basis for the 870, so I would count those two as part of this list, which you may consider as creative counting and I just might agree with you, just providing food for thought.
I own three of the guns on this list. I have an LC Smith Field Grade in 16 GA, which I just love. I am fortunate to own a Browning A-5 in 16 GA, Belgian made with a 2 9/16 chamber. I shoot 2 1/2 inch shells through the sweet 16. I also have an 870 Express in 12 GA which is my duck, goose and turkey gun. I will eventually add a Winchester 97 in 12 GA when the time comes to inherit. I love classic guns.
As much as I love and adore the Superposed ... weren't they only manufactured in Belgium?
Also, some Browning Auto-5s were made in the U.S. by Remington, but mostly in Belgium. Remington and, I think, Savage versions were made in the U.S.
How about a review that actually includes firearms real people can afford? Not all of the guns over 2,000 bucks.... how about more average joe reviews... Thanks
Several ugly, clumsy, unreliable clunkers, but no Model 12?
Not even a Rem 870 or an Ithaca 37?
No respect for this list from me.
No Model 12?
no p. baretta 12 gauge????
I feel pretty cool right now knowing I own two of the ten... thanks good list..
No list of the ten greatest shotguns is complete without a Purdey. Other then that, agree with most on the list.
I can't Believe the Winchester Model 12 Heavy Duck in 3 inch Mag. didn't make your list.
If we go by your criterion that the guns on the list of the "greatest...ever made" "have stood the test of time", I have to agree with DSMbirddog. As you have stated that you intend to run a list of the "greatest...made today", perhaps today's list should have been titled "the greatest shotguns no longer made". There's at least one or two that I'd bump in favor of an 870 or M37.
Guys,
Thanks for the comments, but stay tuned ... Next week we're running the 10 greatest shotguns being made TODAY. Spoiler alert: The 870 makes the cut.
I agree with DSM, how could you leave all of those legendary guns off this list? Apparently, he also feels that nearly all of the guns have to have been introduced before about 1960 to be truly "great".
Wow! No Model 12, Rem 870 Wingmaster, or Ithaca Model 37.
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Wow! No Model 12, Rem 870 Wingmaster, or Ithaca Model 37.
If we go by your criterion that the guns on the list of the "greatest...ever made" "have stood the test of time", I have to agree with DSMbirddog. As you have stated that you intend to run a list of the "greatest...made today", perhaps today's list should have been titled "the greatest shotguns no longer made". There's at least one or two that I'd bump in favor of an 870 or M37.
Brownings listed not made USA, so really top 8? Use Rem M11 or Savage M720 for A5. Model 31 a great gun (mine's from '41 and with Cutts in 20 shoots great). Echo: No Model 12??!! No 870??!! A bit snooty on the Parker/Fox stuff. Sales numbers should define as empirical validation, not subjective opinion.
I agree with DSM, how could you leave all of those legendary guns off this list? Apparently, he also feels that nearly all of the guns have to have been introduced before about 1960 to be truly "great".
Guys,
Thanks for the comments, but stay tuned ... Next week we're running the 10 greatest shotguns being made TODAY. Spoiler alert: The 870 makes the cut.
I feel pretty cool right now knowing I own two of the ten... thanks good list..
I own three of the guns on this list. I have an LC Smith Field Grade in 16 GA, which I just love. I am fortunate to own a Browning A-5 in 16 GA, Belgian made with a 2 9/16 chamber. I shoot 2 1/2 inch shells through the sweet 16. I also have an 870 Express in 12 GA which is my duck, goose and turkey gun. I will eventually add a Winchester 97 in 12 GA when the time comes to inherit. I love classic guns.
I think the Remington 870 Wingmaster is a great choice for this list.
As much as I love and adore the Superposed ... weren't they only manufactured in Belgium?
Also, some Browning Auto-5s were made in the U.S. by Remington, but mostly in Belgium. Remington and, I think, Savage versions were made in the U.S.
were and when were u going to mention the 870 the most reliable pump shot gun ever made our military and our police relay on it for there life i think u are fucking stupid, u mention guns that i would be a shamed to have in my gun cabinet and u couldn't mention the number 1 PUMP SHOT GUN IN AMERICA i like browning own a couple a-bolts but they have always been the first to manufacture out side of the USA once again you are stupid were is the 870, and the picture shows 15 guns not 10 learn to count.
Those are all great guns. And the history of many are what make them great. And why it is a bit of a pipe dream to list them with prices as if all were still available.
As for "greatest shotguns" made in the USA, you should make your list of currently available models. You might have trouble coming up with 10. If you do revise your list, be sure to include the Ithaca Mdl. 37. Still being made in the USA. Plus an awesome trap gun that is a little beyond my means.
No list of the ten greatest shotguns is complete without a Purdey. Other then that, agree with most on the list.
No Model 12?
How about a review that actually includes firearms real people can afford? Not all of the guns over 2,000 bucks.... how about more average joe reviews... Thanks
For DSMbirddog:
I'll give you the model 12, but the Ithaca 37 is based on the BPS and as noted in the write-up on the Model 31 Remington, it is the basis for the 870, so I would count those two as part of this list, which you may consider as creative counting and I just might agree with you, just providing food for thought.
I can't Believe the Winchester Model 12 Heavy Duck in 3 inch Mag. didn't make your list.
no p. baretta 12 gauge????
Several ugly, clumsy, unreliable clunkers, but no Model 12?
Not even a Rem 870 or an Ithaca 37?
No respect for this list from me.
I understand this article is subjective. BUT,no Winchester model 12....really?....really?. 4 million manufactured most still in operation today. I have owned many bird guns over the years in all configurations, and none of them handle like my 16 ga model 12 mfg in 1955. It points like the finger of doom and has dropped to many patridge to count. I hope my grandsons will be following a Llewelyn Setter in the Maine woods when I am gone toting the old model 12.
I used my 1100 Rem. for over 45 years an I loved it but now I'm using a new rem 1187 3 1/2 shells an it using 3" & 23/4 shells also I duck hunt rabbit hunt & dove hunt & turkey hunt so it is used well an I love it like the 1100 rem.
I can only add my amazement that the Winchester Model 12 failed to make the list. I can only attribute that to youth and in experience of the author(s) of this piece. While I own many shotguns of all types, the guns I use most often it the Model 12. I have a 20 guage with a Herter's rib and a custom stock that is me prefered skeet gun, a custom stocked 12 gauge Heavy Duck with a Simmons rib and screw-in chokes that is my one-gun that does it all, and another Heavy Duck customized for turkey hunting with rifle sights on a 22" solid ribbed barrel. There are at least two more M-12's in my collection as well as a Model 42. How can you not include this creation of John Browning that has been so loved by so many in the last century?
remington 870 express magnum best shotgun ever made idc what anyone say but its the no 1 selling
This article has more holes in it than a fly swatter. First; the picture of the shotguns lined up is not the shotguns in the article. Two; Browning did not produce shotguns in the USA. Both the supperposed and the A5 are Belgian shotguns. Later A5s were produced by Miroku in Japan.
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