The shotgun is a favorite home defense tool for the gun owning public. It’s a powerful and brutal weapon that excels in close quarters fighting and shooting in low light conditions. Shotguns are affordable, easy to use, and reliable weapons for home defense. Shotguns do lack the inherent modularity of most modern carbines on the market. […]
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TriStar Compact Shotgun: AK Reliability and 12 Gauge Power
TriStar Arms has just rocked the gun world with their new 12 gauge AK gas system bullpup. This full featured 12-gauge bullpup has a 20″ barrel with an overall length of just 30″. This easy to handle package maximizes energy in a handy easy to point package with AK reliability. It comes standard withBeretta®/Benelli® Mobile […]
Most Effective Long Gun For Close Quarters Battle? I Vote for the Shotgun
The shotgun…One of the most revered, respected, and arguably the best and most effective close quarter fighting long gun you can employ. Throughout history, the shotgun, mainly the 12 gauge variety, has played a pivotal role in warfare and day to day survival and protection, even to this day. It has been trusted to protect […]
Magpul SGA Stock and MOE Forend for the Remington 870
MAGPUL makes the ultimate stock and fore end for the Remington 870. Spoiler alert: Let me start this by saying I am a huge fan of MAGPUL and the 870, so I am not objective. The box came in from Brownell’s and I was at the range that afternoon. I have about 1000 rounds of slug and buck through it […]
The Loadout Room weighs in on home defense firearms
Due to the experience, knowledge of the industry and skill level of the staff at the Loadout Room, we wanted to weigh in on home defense firearms. There are plenty of internet commandos that are quick to either recommend or shit talk certain firearms when it comes to defending your home, your castle. It’s time […]
Watch: Ten Things You Didn’t Know About the Remington 870
The Remington Model 870 is the most popular pump-action shotgun in history. On April 13, 2009, the ten millionth Model 870 was produced. Because it is familiar, we think we know about the 870. Manufactured by Remington Arms Company, LLC. It is widely used for self defense, shooting sports and hunting. Police and military units […]
Syren Shotguns: Designed for Women, Made for Women, Led by Women
SHOT Show is the place where you go to learn about everything new coming to the market. Concept ideas that engineers and manufacturers are coming up with as well as new ways to innovate and get more people involved in the shooting sports. The industry has grown so drastically in the past few years, and […]
Talking the TAC 14 with Gabe Suarez – Loadoutroom Interview
I’m a shotgun nut, so when I saw the TAC 14 and Shockwave at SHOT last year I was insanely excited. My initial thoughts was “awesome range toy” and the reviews I wrote about the guns reflected that. As I’ve used them more and more I’m beginning to see that the Shockwave and TAC 14 […]
Less Lethal 870: Wilson Combat’s 12-Gauge Launcher
Less-lethal technologies have come a long way over the years, both in launchers and with munitions. Wilson Combat is known for its premier line of 1911 pistols, along with its 870 shotguns and AR-style rifles. And the company recently introduced a less-lethal 12-gauge launcher that is ready for duty right out of the box. Note that I used […]
New: Black Aces Shockwave Magazine Fed 12-Gauge Firearm
Photo by Facebook/Black Aces Tactical Article originally published on Tactical Life Pistol grip “firearms” are all the rage these days. First came the Mossberg Shockwave. Not to be outdone, Remington followed suit with its Model 870 Tac-14. Then came the Nighthawk Tomahawk. Now there’s a new entry in the increasingly crowded market: the Black Aces […]