Semi-automatic shotgun explained

A semi-automatic shotgun is a repeating shotgun with a semi-automatic action, i.e. capable of automatically chambering a new shell after each firing, but requires individual trigger-pull to manually actuate each shot.^[1] Semi-automatic shotguns use gas operation, blowback, or recoil operation to cycle the action, eject the empty shell, and load another round.^[2] The first semi-automatic shotgun was the Automatic-5 by Browning.^[3]

Many semi-automatic shotguns also provide an optional manual means of operation such as by pump action or a charging handle.

Examples

Notable semi-automatic shotguns include:

• Akdal MKA 1919
  • Baikal MP-153 Benelli M1014
• Beretta 1301
• Beretta AL391
• Beretta Xtrema 2
• Browning Auto-5
• Daewoo USAS-12
• Franchi Special Purpose Shotgun 12
• Franchi SPAS-15
• High Standard Model 10

• Ithaca Mag-10
• IWI Tavor TS12
• Mossberg 9200
• Mossberg 930
• Remington Model 1100
• Remington Model 11-87
• Remington Model SP-10
• Saiga-12 ("Сайга-12")
• Sjögren shotgun
• Smith & Wesson Model 1000
• SRM Arms Model 1216
• Vepr-12
• Walther interbellum semi-automatic

thumb|right|upright=1.5|An Ithaca Mag-10 shotgun

See also

• List of shotguns
• List of semi-automatic shotguns
• Assault weapon
• Automatic shotgun
• Personal defense weapon
• Semi-automatic firearm

Notes and References

1. Web site: Martonik . Kurt . 2023-06-19 . The Automatic Shotgun, or Autoloader, and How It Evolved . 2024-02-24 . Free Range American . en-US.
2. Web site: Bourjaily . Phil . 2023-05-09 . The Best Semi-Automatic Shotguns (2024 Review) . 2024-02-24 . Field & Stream . en-US.
3. Web site: Robinson . Joe Genzel, Alex . 2022-11-29 . The Best Semi Auto Shotguns of 2023 . 2024-02-24 . Outdoor Life . en-US.