Semi-automatic shotgun

Benelli M1014 semi-automatic shotgun

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] [4]}

Many semi-automatic shotguns also provide an optional manual means of operation such as by pump action or a charging handle.

Examples

Notable semi-automatic shotguns include:

Akdal MKA 1919 Baikal MP-153 Benelli M1014 Beretta 1301 Beretta AL391 Beretta Xtrema 2 Browning Auto-5 Daewoo USAS-12 Franchi Special Purpose Shotgun 12 Franchi SPAS-15 High Standard Model 10

Ithaca Mag-10 IWI Tavor TS12 Mossberg 9200 Mossberg 930 Remington Model 1100 Remington Model 11-87 Remington Model SP-10 Saiga-12 ("Сайга-12") Sjögren shotgun Smith & Wesson Model 1000 SRM Arms Model 1216 Vepr-12 Walther interbellum semi-automatic

An Ithaca Mag-10 shotgun

See also

• List of shotguns
• List of semi-automatic shotguns
• Assault weapon
• Automatic shotgun
• Personal defense weapon
• Semi-automatic firearm

References

1. Martonik, Kurt (2023-06-19). "The Automatic Shotgun, or Autoloader, and How It Evolved". Free Range American. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
2. Bourjaily, Phil (2023-05-09). "The Best Semi-Automatic Shotguns (2024 Review)". Field & Stream. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
3. Robinson, Joe Genzel, Alex (2022-11-29). "The Best Semi Auto Shotguns of 2023". Outdoor Life. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
4. "History of the Semiauto | Ducks Unlimited". www.ducks.org. Retrieved 2025-03-04.