The 10 Coolest New Shotguns of SHOT Show 2026

In comparison with the rifle and handgun classes, the shotgun market can really feel a bit much less unstable. Yearly there are just a few new standout shotguns, however there are not often earth-shaking introductions that make us rethink what we find out about shotguns and wingshooting.

After our preliminary sweep of the SHOT Present in Las Vegas this 12 months, I believe it’s secure to say that 2026 is just like earlier exhibits. There are just a few exceptional new shotguns from prime manufacturers, there are just a few good line upgrades, and there are some quirky price range shotguns which might be value a glance. Listed here are the ten shotguns that caught our eye from the largest commerce present within the taking pictures business.

Beretta AX800 Suprema

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Key Options

Motion: Semi-Auto / Gasoline
Gauge: 12
Chamber: 3.5 inches
Total Size: 47.6 – 51.6 inches
LOP: 14.25 inches (adjustable)
Barrel Size: 28 inches
Weight: 7.8 kilos (measured)
Tigger Weight: 3.30 kilos (measured)
End: Artificial or Camo
Receiver: Polymer
Choke System: OCHP – Prolonged (CYL, IC, M, IM, F)
MSRP: $2,500

Beretta turns 500 years previous in 2026, and for its birthday the Italian gunmakers have launched a high-end semi-auto shotgun that borrows options from the tactical shotgun world. I received the prospect to hunt with the AX800 in the course of the 2025 waterfowl season and you may see my full Suprema review right here and within the video above. This shall be Beretta’s flagship duck gun for the foreseeable future, coming in above the favored A400 Xtreme Plus. It is a soft-shooting, extremely dependable gasoline gun that waterfowl hunters will love. It can have a high-end price ticket to match.

Browning Citori 825 Gran Subject

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Chamber: 3 inches
Gauge: 12
Barrel Size 28 and 26 inches
Weight: 7 kilos 4 ounces
Inventory: Grade III Turkish Walnut
MSRP: $4140

The Citori 825 received our Editor’s Alternative award in our 2025 shotgun test, and this 12 months the platform is getting some extensions and upgrades. Browning is introducing subgauge variations of the 825, but additionally this attractive Gran Subject model with a gold plated duck on one aspect of the receiver and a rooster on the opposite. I used to be a giant fan of the 825 Subject (and I killed a pile of roosters with it final 12 months). The gun dealt with splendidly, got here to the shoulder naturally, and hit the place you aimed it. However I’ve to say, I’m much more smitten with this iteration of the gun.

Ruger Pink Label III

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Key Options

Chamber: 3 inches
Gauge: 20
Barrel Size: 28 and 30 inches (examined)
Total Size: 47.5 inches
Size of Pull: 14.5 inches
Weight: 6.59 kilos (measured)
Set off Weight: 3 kilos, 13 ounces (measured)
Receiver: Metal alloy
Barrel end: Blued
Inventory: Walnut
5 screw in Tru-Choke model chokes included (SK, IC, M, IM and F)
Value: $3,299

This American-made 20-gauge over beneath is again and higher than ever. The resurrected Pink Label III is being made for Ruger by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Firm.

And as CSMC defined it to me, “Aside from being an over and beneath in 20 gauge, [the Red Label III] has actually nothing to do with the earlier Pink Label.”

This model of the RL has a darkish inventory (black American walnut and Turkish walnut) that’s enticing, however not so fancy that you simply’ll really feel unhealthy about placing scratches in it. The wooden sits proudly above the receiver, because it ought to. The inventory has a impartial solid and a splendidly slender Prince of Wales model grip. It’s a nicer gun at the next worth level, however for a high quality, American-made over/beneath, I believe it’s a good cut price. I had the prospect to shoot roosters and geese with this new over/beneath final season and you may learn my full assessment of the Ruger Red Label III right here.

Benelli M2 Subject

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Key Options

Gauges: 12 and 20
Chamber: 3 inches
Barrel size: 26 and 28 inches
End choices: Black Artificial, RealTree Max-7, Mossy Oak Bottomland, GORE OPTIFADE Marsh, and GORE OPTIFADE Timber.
MSRP: $1,699

Benelli continues to improve its flagship weapons with its Superior Influence Barrel. In my area testing I didn’t see practical performance benefits with the AI barrel, so the corporate’s different updates are extra fascinating to me. And that brings us to the M2, which has lengthy been Benelli’s extra inexpensive, do-it-all semi-auto. The brand new model options Benelli’s Progressive Consolation recoil-reduction system alongside the Combtech Recoil Cheek pad within the inventory. The entire system helps decrease felt recoil for sooner and extra correct follow-up photographs.

Benelli Montefeltro Silver

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Key Options

Motion: Semi-auto
Barrel end: Gloss blued
Gauge/barrel Size: 12-gauge, 28 inches; 20-gauge, 26 inches
Chamber: 3 inches
Chokes: Crio C, IC, M, IM, F
Common weight: 7.1 lbs.MSRP: $2,299.

The Montefeltro Silver — The 12-gauge mannequin has golden pheasants on both aspect of the receiver. Photograph by Natalie Krebs

The Montefeltro is one among my all-time favourite upland chook looking shotguns. The Silver model options an engraved brushed nickel alloy receiver with gold accents. The 12-gauge, 28-inch configuration is engraved with gold pheasants, whereas the 20-gauge, 26-inch mannequin has gold quail. The gun has an AA-grade walnut inventory with a satin end. When you like somewhat flash to your upland chook gun, the brand new Montefeltro is definitely value a better look.

Savage 212/220 Harvester

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Key Options

Gauge: 12 and 20
Barrel size: 22 inches
Adjustable AccuTrigger (2.5 to six lbs.)
End: Flat, darkish grey
MSRP: $829

Savage is well-known for making correct slug weapons and the brand new Harvester guarantees to proceed that legacy. The Harvester shall be obtainable in each 12 and 20 gauge and sports activities a brand new AccuFit V2 adjustable inventory. The design lets you regulate comb peak and size of pull making certain you’ve received a pure gun mount and strong cheek weld it doesn’t matter what sort of optic you propose on working. Different options embody interchangeable grip modules, 4 M-Lok panels, integral ARCA rail, a user-adjustable AccuTrigger, absolutely rifled 22-inch barrel, one-piece 0 MOA rail, and a removable field journal.

Mossberg 990 SPX Magpul

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Key Options

Gauge: 12
Chamber: 3 inches
Capability 7+1
Barrel size: 18.5 inches
Total size: 37.25 inches
Weight: 7.75 kilos
MSRP: $1309

Mossberg has been on a roll with tactical shotguns not too long ago and we’re excited to get some rounds by the brand new 990 SPX Magpul. This 12-gauge semi-auto after all has a Magpul inventory. It is going to be obtainable in a 18.5-inch barrel possibility and a 14.5-inch barrel (Class 3) possibility. Capability is 7+1 and 5+1, respectively. The utlra-tactical-looking SPX handguard contains built-in QD cups and M-LOK slots for mounting lights, grips, and different equipment. Like earlier Mossberg tactical weapons, the 990 SPX Magpul contains an optic-ready receiver reduce, permitting for direct mounting of micro-dot optics.

Tristar Upland Hunter Thumbhole Inventory

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Key Options

Gauge: 20
Weight: 6 kilos
Fiber optic entrance sight
Single Selective Set off
Add Thumbhole Pistol Grip
End: Mossy Oak Inexperienced Leaf
Chokes: 5 Beretta®/Benelli Mobil Model Choke Tubes (SK, IC, M, IM, F)
MSRP: $879

Regardless of the “Upland” title, it is a devoted turkey gun. There are a pair good causes to go together with an over/beneath for turkeys. Reliability is one; the opposite is that you’ve got two chokes to select from. If a chook comes into your lap you’ll be able to choose your extra open choke, and if you must shoot a tom at distance, you’ll be able to go together with your tighter choke. The thumbhole inventory design ought to enable for correct taking pictures from the sitting place. This 20 gauge has 26-inch barrels and weighs simply six kilos, so it will likely be a useful gun within the woods. My solely grievance is that the gun ought to include turkey chokes, although it does make the most of the Beretta/Benelli Cellular choke system so that you’ll discover aftermarket chokes simply sufficient.

Franchi Affinity 3

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Final 12 months Franchi up to date its fashionable inertia semi-auto platform. This 12 months the gunmaker is increasing these upgrades to fifteen fashions. Enhancements over the previous Affinity embody new inventory design that’s extra ergonomic, a slimmer forend with higher checkering, a buttpad that’s adjustable for LOP, and enlarged controls. Past that, the Affinity will are available in nearly any dimension and colour you may hope for. The MSRPs vary from $999 to $1,579 for the next fashions:

Affinity 3 Compact Artificial 20-ga., 24-in. Barrel
Affinity 3 Compact Realtree MAX-7 20-ga., 26-in. Barrel
Affinity 3 Compact Mossy Oak Bottomland 20-ga., 26-in. Barrel
Affinity Walnut 12-ga., 28-in. Barrel
Affinity Walnut 20-ga., 26-in. Barrel
Affinity 3 LH Black Artificial 12-ga., 28-in. Barrel
Affinity 3 LH Black Artificial 20-ga., 26-in. Barrel
Affinity 3 Sporting Walnut 12-ga., 30-in. Barrel
Affinity 3 Sport Entice 12-ga., 30-in. Barrel
Affinity 3 Upland Elite Walnut 12-ga., 28-in. barrel, GMG Cerakote
Affinity 3 Upland Elite Walnut 20-ga., 26-in. barrel, GMG Cerakote
Affinity 3 Realtree MAX-7 12-ga., 28-in. barrel, Midnight Bronze Cerakote
Affinity 3 Mossy Oak Bottomland 20-ga., 26-in. barrel, Patriot Brown Cerakote
Affinity 3.5 Realtree MAX-7 12-ga., 28-in. barrel, Midnight Bronze Cerakote
Affinity 3.5 Mossy Oak Bottomland 12-ga., 26-in. barrel, Patriot Brown Cerakote

Stoeger V7000

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Key Options

Gauge: 12 and 20
Chamber: 3 inches
Barrel size 28 inches
Weight 6 kilos
Chokes: IC, M, F (prolonged)
MSRP: $999

Stoeger makes inexpensive exhausting working shotguns and this 12 months they’re introducing a price range over/beneath. The V7000 shall be obtainable in each 12 and 20 gauge, in choices with a black or silver receiver. I haven’t been in a position to get one among these weapons in hand but, however the AA-grade satin-finish wooden guarantees to be nicer than most different shotguns at this worth level. The gun additionally options an computerized set off, barrel selector, and ejectors.

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