![]() ![]() And it’s a safety concern with some shooters. They may not truly trust a semi-auto and are comforted by the simplicity of a pump. Some shooters prefer the manually-operated pump because they want to be more in control of the gun’s operation. The recoil-operated autos are cleaner but some, especially the older long-recoil designs, have more of a kick than either the gas guns or pumps. ![]() Gas-operated actions are dirtier due to the burnt powder that accumulates and they generally require more maintenance and cleaning. They tend to be heavier and are not as easy handling in the field. There are several different types of semi-auto actions, but all have a more complicated operating system that can be more troublesome than a pump. The same can be said for the semi-auto, but the self-loading guns aren’t for every shooter. America has been called a nation of riflemen, and those who learned how to shoot with a rifle are likely to be more comfortable sighting down the rib of a shotgun with one barrel. Many shooters prefer the sighting plane of a single-barrel shotgun. It’s the go-to gun for those shooters who prefer its simple design over the more complicated autoloaders and the pricey doubles and over/unders. Generation after generation, the pump-action remains a favorite scattergun for a variety of reasons. The pump, or slide-action, can do any job well. Its popularity is widespread with all types of shooters and for any shotgunning applications, including hunting, competitive shooting, self-defense, law enforcement and the military. The pump-action shotgun has been the favorite choice of many American hunters for well more than a century.
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