America Loves These Most Popular Pump-Action Shotguns
Shot guns are a popular firearm worldwide, with pump action shotguns being particularly notable. These guns are designed in such a way that the user must manually chamber a new round. This is done by sliding the mechanisms back and forth. This motion can be done quickly, making reloading a convenient action for hunters and […] The post America Loves These Most Popular Pump-Action Shotguns appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..
Shot guns are a popular firearm worldwide, with pump action shotguns being particularly notable. These guns are designed in such a way that the user must manually chamber a new round. This is done by sliding the mechanisms back and forth. This motion can be done quickly, making reloading a convenient action for hunters and police personnel alike. These guns are capable of using multiple types of ammunition including birdshot or buckshot.
The shooters who favor pump action shotguns span a large gamut. They may be hunters, sport shooters, or cops. They are also concerned citizens looking to protect themselves and their loved ones. Hunters who target birds value these weapons, as their quick reloading makes them ideal for prey on the move. Additionally pump action shotguns are generally a favorite among sportsmen who shoot clay pigeons. In the real world, these guns are great for personal defense, as they are reliable and are capable of stopping attackers.
Using a report from Gun Genius, which analyzed sales data from GunBroker.com, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 10 most popular pump-action shotguns in America. Shotguns are ranked on sales volume in the 2023 calendar year, though exact sales figures were not provided. Supplemental data on domestic manufacturing locations and production volume in 2021 are from the ATF. These 10 firearms are manufactured by six gunmakers, including four models from O. F. Mossberg & Sons and two from the Herstal Group, a company that owns the Browning and Winchester brand names.
Why Are We Covering This?
Nearly 16.7 million guns were sold in America in 2023. Despite political differences around the country regarding gun laws and regulations, the gun industry has a wide impact on the country’s economy. 24/7 Wall St. is covering some of the best-selling guns on the market, sold by well-known American firearm companies.
These are America’s 10 best-selling pump-action shotguns:
10. Mossberg Model 510
- Approx. base retail price: $520
- Available chamberings include: 20 ga, .410
- Parent company: O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Maverick Arms
- Mossberg and Maverick U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 293,089 (43.4% of all U.S. shotgun production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: North Haven, CT and Eagle Pass, TX
9. Savage Model 320
- Approx. base retail price: $210
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga
- Parent company: Savage Arms, Inc.
- Savage U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 13,352 (2.0% of all U.S. shotgun production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Westfield, MA
8. Browning BPS
- Approx. base retail price: $680
- Available chamberings include: 10 ga, 12 ga, 20 ga, 28 ga
- Parent company: Herstal Group
- Browning U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 02 (0.0% of all U.S. shotgun production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Morgan, UT (Browning)
7. Benelli Nova
- Approx. base retail price: $430
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga
- Parent company: Beretta Holding
- Beretta U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 24,210 (3.6% of all U.S. shotgun production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Gallatin, TN
6. KelTec KSG
- Approx. base retail price: $590
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, .410
- Parent company: Kel-Tec CNC Industries Inc.
- Kel-Tec U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 46,737 (6.9% of all U.S. shotgun production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Cocoa, FL
5. Winchester Super X Pump
- Approx. base retail price: $360
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga
- Parent company: Herstal Group
- Winchester U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 00 (N/A% of all U.S. shotgun production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: None
4. Mossberg Maverick 88
- Approx. base retail price: $230
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga
- Parent company: O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Maverick Arms
- Mossberg and Maverick U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 293,089 (43.4% of all U.S. shotgun production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: North Haven, CT and Eagle Pass, TX
3. Mossberg Model 500
- Approx. base retail price: $330
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga, .410
- Parent company: O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Maverick Arms
- Mossberg and Maverick U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 293,089 (43.4% of all U.S. shotgun production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: North Haven, CT and Eagle Pass, TX
2. Remington Model 870
- Approx. base retail price: $410
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga, .410
- Parent company: RemArms
- Remington U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 45,277 (6.7% of all U.S. shotgun production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Ilion, NY
1. Mossberg Model 590
- Approx. base retail price: $410
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga, .410
- Parent company: O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Maverick Arms
- Mossberg and Maverick U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 293,089 (43.4% of all U.S. shotgun production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: North Haven, CT and Eagle Pass, TX
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