On Thursday, April 10, 2025, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law one of the toughest gun control regulations the state has seen. The law makes it illegal to buy, sell, and produce many semi-automatic firearms, including shotguns, without background checks and training. Gun rights advocates have been pushing for stricter laws, especially following the mass shooting in an Aurora, Colorado movie theater 12 years ago. According to a recent study, one in 15 U.S. adults has been on the scene during a mass shooting.

As the debate surrounding gun control intensifies, 24/7 Wall St. examined which semi-automatic firearms remain in high demand among American buyers, especially the semi-automatic shotgun. (Also see which states in the U.S. are ramping up gun control.)

The versatility of semi-automatic shotguns has made the weapons a popular choice among gun enthusiasts. Semi-automatic shotguns are used for home defense, sport shooting, hunting, and also for military and law enforcement. There are many models and options out there for these weapons, but Americans have clear preferences. 24/7 Wall St. wanted to take a closer look at which semi-automatics Americans prefer today. (Also check out the best-selling pistols in America.)

24/7 Wall St. identified the 10 most popular semi-automatic shotguns in America by reviewing a report from Gun Genius, which analyzed sales data from GunBroker.com. We ranked our list based on sales volume in the 2024 calendar year, though exact sales figures were not available. We also included data on the approximate base price for each make and model, which we obtained from online retailers, including GunBroker.

(This article was updated on May 1, 2025, to reflect recent news regarding new gun laws in Colorado.)

Why It Matters

Despite the national debate on gun control, like the tighter gun laws in Colorado, semi-automatic shotguns remain a popular choice among gun owners. Perhaps the most versatile firearm on the market, shotguns are capable of taking a wide variety of game, from waterfowl and upland birds to small mammals and deer. Shotguns are also commonly kept as home defense weapons, and are the only firearms suited to recreational trap and skeet shooting. Semi-automatic shotguns are especially popular in the U.S., and while there are many brands and configurations to choose from, certain models have emerged as clear favorites.

These are the best-selling semi-automatic shotguns in the United States:

10. Benelli M2

• Approx. base price: $1,200
• Available chamberings include: 12 gauge, 20 gauge
• Manufacturer: Benelli
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Accokeek, Maryland

9. Browning A5

• Approx. base price: $1,630
• Available chamberings include: 12 gauge, 16 gauge
• Manufacturer: Browning
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Morgan, Utah

8. Franchi Affinity Series

• Approx. base price: $850
• Available chamberings include: 12 gauge, 20 gauge
• Manufacturer: Franchi
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Accokeek, Maryland

7. Mossberg Model 940 series shotguns

• Approx. base price: $750
• Available chamberings include: 12 gauge
• Manufacturer: Mossberg
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: North Haven, Connecticut

6. Winchester Super X4

• Approx. base price: $920
• Available chamberings include: 12 gauge, 20 gauge
• Manufacturer: Winchester
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: New Haven, Connecticut

5. Benelli Super Black Eagle

• Approx. base price: $1,600
• Available chamberings include: 12 gauge
• Manufacturer: Benelli
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Accokeek, Maryland

4. Beretta A400

• Approx. base price: $1,750
• Available chamberings include: 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge
• Manufacturer: Beretta
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Accokeek, Maryland

3. Benelli M4

• Approx. base price: $1,960
• Available chamberings include: 12 gauge
• Manufacturer: Benelli
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Accokeek, Maryland

2. Beretta Model 1301 series shotguns

• Approx. base price: $1,900
• Available chamberings include: 12 gauge
• Manufacturer: Beretta
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Accokeek, Maryland

1. Beretta A300

• Approx. base price: $880
• Available chamberings include: 12 gauge
• Manufacturer: Beretta
• Manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters: Accokeek, Maryland

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