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article · Jun 19, 2026 · Tactical Life

King of the Hill: Pump-Action vs Semi-Automatic Shotguns

Fred Mastison · tactical-life.com

There are few guns in our firearms lineup as versatile as the shotgun. It can fire a wide variety of ammo and has applications from self-defense to hunting. When it comes to selecting shotguns, one of the primary decisions to make is between pump-action and semi-automatic models. Both designs have their strengths and weaknesses, and understanding the differences is important when deciding which design will best fit your needs. Let’s take a deeper dive into those differences. Advertisement — Continue Reading Below Can Pump-Action Edge Out Semi-Automatic Shotguns? Pump-action shotguns have been

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