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Gearing Up A Defensive Shotgun

June 2, 2016 By Tom McHale 3 Comments

So this Beretta 1301 Tactical is a little "overly geared up" but it's in the name of science, really.

Some time ago, we took a close look at the Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun. It’s made for defensive use, and even the vanilla model might get a few funny looks on the skeet range. Since that time, I’ve been experimenting with various customizations to the Beretta 1301 Tactical. I wanted to see, by trial, error, […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Guns, Optics, Sights and Lasers, Shooting Gear, Shotguns Tagged With: aimpoint, gunsamerica, home defense, Mesa Tactical, shotguns

What Makes a Kick-Ass Home Defense Shotgun?

September 16, 2015 By Tom McHale 5 Comments

Shotguns are insatiable ammo-eaters, so one thing to consider is extra storage onboard.

It’s hard to argue that a shotgun doesn’t make an ideal home defense weapon. While capacity in terms of shell count will almost always be less than that of a semi-automatic pistol or modern sporting rifle, each one of those shells delivers a whole lot more impact that most any other choice. Kinetic energy measurements […]

Filed Under: Guns, Shotguns Tagged With: aimpoint, ammoland, Federal Premium, home defense, Mesa Tactical, shotguns, tactical shotguns

A Handy Upgrade for the Beretta 1301 Shotgun

May 14, 2015 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Beretta's 1301 Tactical Shotgun equipped with a Mesa Tactical SureShell Shotshell Carrier.

I’ve been testing out a new product from Mesa Tactical for my Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun: The SureShell Aluminum Shotshell Carrier. Called a side-saddle by some, this piece of gear allows you to carry extra shells on the side of the receiver for quick access. Before getting into the specifics of the Mesa Tactical SureShell […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Shooting Gear Tagged With: Beretta, Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun, Mesa Tactical, tactical shotguns

When 10 Rounds Of 12 Gauge Shotgun Isn’t Enough

May 29, 2013 By Tom McHale 5 Comments

Recently I ran across a deal that I couldn’t refuse on a Mossberg JM Pro 930 semi-automatic shotgun. The only problem is that it’s a little light on capacity. With only 9 rounds in the tubular magazine and 1 in the chamber, this shotgun is limited to a measly 10 shots. And there are times […]

Filed Under: Gun Accessories Reviews, Gun Maintenance & Customization, Reviews, Shooting Gear, Shooting Tips Tagged With: 3 Gun Competition, ammunition, home defense, JM Pro, Joe Biden, Mesa Tactical, mossberg, Mossberg 500, Mossberg 930, Remington Model 870, shell carriers, Shotgun, shotgun accessories, Shotshell Carriers, Slug, tactical shotguns


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