Pump-action shotguns differ from many semi-automatic or autoloading shotguns. Pump-actions can reliably load varying types of ammunition, from heavy buckshot to lighter loads. They are a favorite of law enforcement and the military. Soldiers have used these shotguns in the U.S. military since WWI. In 2020, it is estimated Americans purchased nearly 2.4 million shotguns.
Using a report from Gun Genius, which analyzed sales data from GunBroker.com, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 10 most popular pump-action shotguns in America. Shotguns are ranked on sales volume in the 2023 calendar year, though exact sales figures were not provided. Supplemental data on domestic manufacturing locations are from the ATF. Though these shotguns are produced by American companies, much production comes from overseas. These 10 firearms are manufactured by six gunmakers, including four models from O. F. Mossberg & Sons and two from the Herstal Group, a company that owns the Browning and Winchester brand names.
This post was updated on September 15, 2025 to clarify manufacturing locations outside of the U.S., KelTec KSG gauge, and number of background checks vs. verified gun sales.
Why Are We Covering This?
Nearly 16.7 million background checks were performed for guns in America in 2023. Despite political differences around the country regarding gun laws and regulations, the gun industry has a wide impact on the country’s economy. 24/7 Wall St. is covering some of the best-selling guns on the market, sold by well-known American firearm companies.
These are America’s 10 best-selling pump-action shotguns:
10. Mossberg Model 510
- Approx. base retail price: $520
- Available chamberings include: 20 ga, .410
- Parent company: O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Maverick Arms
- Mossberg and Maverick U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 293,089 (43.4% of all U.S. shotgun production) *number depicts total shotgun production of all Mossberg and Maverick models
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Eagle Pass, TX
9. Savage Model 320
- Approx. base retail price: $210
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga
- Parent company: Savage Arms, Inc.
- Savage U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 0 (manufactured in China)
8. Browning BPS
- Approx. base retail price: $680
- Available chamberings include: 10 ga, 12 ga, 20 ga, 28 ga
- Parent company: Herstal Group
- Browning U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 0 (BPS is manufactured in Japan by Miroku)
7. Benelli Nova
- Approx. base retail price: $430
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga
- Parent company: Beretta Holding
- Beretta U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 0 (manufactured in Italy)
6. KelTec KSG
- Approx. base retail price: $590
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga
- Parent company: Kel-Tec CNC Industries Inc.
- Kel-Tec U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 46,737 (6.9% of all U.S. shotgun production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Cocoa, FL
5. Winchester Super X Pump
- Approx. base retail price: $360
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga
- Parent company: Herstal Group
- Winchester U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 0 (manufactured in Japan by Miroku)
4. Mossberg Maverick 88
- Approx. base retail price: $230
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga
- Parent company: O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Maverick Arms
- Mossberg and Maverick U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 293,089 (43.4% of all U.S. shotgun production) *number depicts total shotgun production of all Mossberg and Maverick models
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Eagle Pass, TX
3. Mossberg Model 500
- Approx. base retail price: $330
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga, .410
- Parent company: O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Maverick Arms
- Mossberg and Maverick U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 293,089 (43.4% of all U.S. shotgun production) *number depicts total shotgun production of all Mossberg and Maverick models
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Eagle Pass, TX
2. Remington Model 870
- Approx. base retail price: $410
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga, .410
- Parent company: RemArms
- Remington U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 45,277 (6.7% of all U.S. shotgun production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Ilion, NY
1. Mossberg Model 590
- Approx. base retail price: $410
- Available chamberings include: 12 ga, 20 ga, .410
- Parent company: O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Maverick Arms
- Mossberg and Maverick U.S. shotgun production in 2021: 293,089 (43.4% of all U.S. shotgun production) *number depicts total shotgun production of all Mossberg and Maverick models
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Eagle Pass, TX
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