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][1]
Many semi-automatic shotguns also provide an optional manual means of operation such as by pump action or a charging handle.
Examples edit
Notable semi-automatic shotguns include:
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References edit
- ^ a b Martonik, Kurt (2023-06-19). "The Automatic Shotgun, or Autoloader, and How It Evolved". Free Range American. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ^ Bourjaily, Phil (2023-05-09). "The Best Semi-Automatic Shotguns (2024 Review)". Field & Stream. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ^ Robinson, Joe Genzel, Alex (2022-11-29). "The Best Semi Auto Shotguns of 2023". Outdoor Life. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
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See also edit
- List of shotguns
- List of semi-automatic shotguns
- Assault weapon
- Automatic shotgun
- Personal defense weapon
- Semi-automatic firearm
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