What's New In Shotguns 2010

BERETTA
The A400 Xplor Unico is new semi-auto from Beretta that allows the "possibility of shooting all loads, from 7/8 to 2 1/4 ounces, with the same performance typical of a high-performance competition shotgun." There are a multitude of out-of-the-box features that make this possible. "Blink" is termed as the new engine of the A400 Xplor, which integrates the Beretta gas system with the rotating bold head lock-up and new feeding system. The gas system features a piston with a self-cleaning elastic scraper band that also functions as a gasket. Marketing materials claim the Xplor Unico is 36 percent faster than any other semi-auto and has the ability to shoot four rounds in less than a second. 

The Kick-Off recoil reduction system uses two hydraulic dampers (similar to what you'd find in automobile suspensions) in the stock and a third damper in the grip area to combat the 2nd recoil peak, which occurs at the impact of the bolt against the receiver at the end of its travel. Combine that with the Micro Core recoil pad, an open cell technopolymer, and felt recoil is (according to Beretta literature) 70 percent less then the nearest competitor.

The Optima-Bore HP barrel features Steelium technology, which marries specific Beretta Ni/Cr/Mo steel, deep hole drilling, cold hammering and vacuum distension.

Needless to say, there will be a much more in-depth review of the A400 Xplor Unico with all of its features, bells and whistles. Stay tuned...

ROSSI
The Judge made waves a couple of years ago when it was introduced at SHOT, and now another addition to that line is doing the same in 2010. The new Circuit Judge is a shotgun/rifle crossover that will shoot either .410 or .45 Colt. It features a Monte Carlo wood stock, a fiber optic front sight, a SA/DA trigger, and is available in smooth bore shotgun or rifled barrel shotgun configurations. The Circuit Judge weighs 4.75 pounds and would be a perfect companion on your next small game hunt.

CONTACT: http://www.rossiusa.com

MOSSBERG
The 535 ATS is a new addition to the Mossberg shotgun line. One of the key features on the shotgun is the addition of the LPA trigger (lighting pump action), which provides hunters a rifle-like trigger pull with a fully adjustable trigger (3 to 7 pounds). The 535 is available in a multitude of configurations, including the 535 ATS Slugster variant, which features a fully rifled 24-inch fluted barrel. The Slugster also features integral scope base, dual comb stock and holds six rounds.

CONTACT: http://www.mossberg.com/

REMINGTON
Waterfowl enthusiasts will want to check this out. The Model 11-87 Super Magnum is a decked out feather getter that features rubber overmolded grip panels on the stock and fore-end, HiViz vent rib sight with replaceable fiber optics on 28-inch Remington choke barrels, and a SuperCell recoil pad. An adjustable length of pull kit allows for a full one-inch of movement and the gun is decked out in Mossy Oak Duck Blind. MSRP is $998.

CONTACT: http://www.remington.com/