Top Tactical Firearms Roundup Part Three: Tactical Shotguns

The Rock Island Armory VR80 semi-auto shotgun combines the look and feel of an AR15 with the power and versatility of a 12 gauge shotgun. This AR shotgun allows a shooter already familiar with the AR platform to pick up the RIA VR80 and use it with ease, both in competition and self-defense. This shotgun has a rugged 7075 T6 aluminum construction, a 3-inch chamber, a 5-round capacity (with 9 and 19-round factory mags available), and a 20-inch barrel. The VR80‘s BufferTHS buttstock is compatible with most commercial buffer tube stocks and pistol grips, allowing for easy customization. It also has flip-up sights and ambidextrous controls for both right and left-handed shooters. Available in a variety of finishes, including this tactical black finish, you can get a gun that looks the way you want it to. View the full line here.

Moving on to a pump action shotgun, the Kel-Tec KSG provides durability and reliable performance in a variety of situations. The KSG is a 12 gauge shotgun with a 3-inch chamber and an 18.5-inch barrel. It’s uniquely equipped to provide the user with an extremely high max capacity, featuring two magazine tubes that provide a max capacity of 6+6+1 (or 7+7+1 depending on shell length). This allows you to shoot more and reload less, benefiting you both in certain competition scenarios and defense situations. The KSG Kel Tec also includes top and bottom Picatinny rails for accessories and optics, as well as a soft rubber butt pad that helps tame recoil. The receiver is made from hardened steel and the magazine tubes have been welded in place, providing you with the durability you need. It also features ambidextrous controls and ejects from the bottom, allowing easy operation with right and left-handed shooters. View the full line of Kel Tec KSGs here.

Similar in design to the previous shotgun, we now have the Remington 870 Express Tactical, which is a great pump-action shotgun! It comes from the family of best-selling shotguns in history, with over 11 million manufactured. As the name might suggest, the 870 Express Tactical is perfect for tactical applications, demonstrating smooth operation with its maneuverable 18.5-inch barrel, durable synthetic stock, bead front sight, and six-round capacity. All these qualities and features come together to produce one of the best tactical shotguns ever made. View the full line here.