Ever since the development of the iconic Browning Superposed shotgun in the early 1930s, the concept of an over-under, break-action shotgun has remained popular not just with American shooters but shotgunners the world over. As a consequence, firearm makers continue to innovate on this tried-and-true concept, introducing different configurations tailored toward hunters and sport shooters, and for the year 2026, that still remains true. Here are nine new takes on this classic design.
American Tactical | Cavalry 3B
Tasteful scrollwork on the receiver, checkering on the wrist and fore-end and internal chokes with Stevens 555 threading add up to a break-action shotgun purpose-built for skeet and clays—with an extra barrel thrown in for good measure.
▶ Green fiber-optic front sight
▶ Steel-shot rated
▶ Five chokes included (F, IM, M, IC, C)
▶ Clockwise firing rotation
Specifications
Gauge: 12; 3.5-inch chamber
Capacity: 3 rounds
Barrel Length: 18.5 inches
Overall Length: 35.5 inches
Weight: 7 pounds
MSRP: $889
(800) 290-0065 americantactical.us
Beretta | 688 Performance XTrap
Purpose-built for today’s competitive clay shooter, this 688 wears a sleek laminated stock and fore-end that give it a modern, refined look. The B-Fast adjustable stock ensures a custom fit for greater comfort and significantly reduced felt recoil.
▶ Ambidextrous palm swell
▶ Steelium barrels
▶ Optima-Choke HP
▶ Medium-height, fixed rib
Specifications
Gauge: 12; 3-inch chamber
Capacity: 2 rounds
Barrel Length: 30 inches
Overall Length: 46 inches
Weight: 8 pounds, 6 ounces
MSRP: $3,874
(800) 545-9567 berettausa.com
Dickinson Arms | EQ25
A Turkish tour-de-force, this balanced over-under gun is built for competition. It has an adjustable comb in its beautiful, Grade 4 Turkish walnut stock, and multiple options for length-of-pull with its synthetic buttplate.
▶ Fiber-optic front bead
▶ Extended competition chokes
▶ Checkered gripping surfaces
▶ Raised, vented rib
Specifications
Gauge: 12; 3-inch chamber
Capacity: 2 rounds
Barrel Length: 26 inches
Overall Length: 43 inches
Weight: 7 pounds, 4 ounces
MSRP: $4,995
(805) 978-8565 dickinsonarms.com
EAA | Balikli Blue Label O/U
This affordable, field-ready, over-under shotgun is built for smooth swing-through shots on birds. It features a classic checkered walnut stock and fore-end, a beautifully engraved pheasant motif aluminum receiver, a vent rib, fiber-optic front sight, extractor and manual safety.
▶ Five Mobil choke tubes
▶ Pheasant receiver engravings
▶ Back-bored barrel
▶ Rubber recoil pad
Specifications
Gauge: 12; 3-inch chamber
Capacity: 2 rounds
Barrel Length: 28 inches
Overall Length: 45 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 6 ounces
MSRP: $479
(321) 639-4842 eaacorp.com
Ruger | Red Label III
Back by popular demand, this third-generation Ruger shotgun is built by the highly skilled craftsmen at Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company. The Red Label III marks a new era in Ruger shotguns and could be the ideal sporting shotgun for upland, skeet, sporting clays and waterfowling.
▶ Hand-fitted locking system
▶ Blued barrel finish
▶ Ventilated sighting rib
▶ Five Tru-Choke choke tubes
Specifications
Gauge: 20; 3-inch chambers
Capacity: 2 rounds
Barrel Length: 30 inches
Overall Length: 47.5 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 8 ounces
MSRP: $3,299
(336) 949-5200 ruger.com
Stoeger | V7000 Over/Under
Stoeger’s first over/under shotgun offers an AA-grade, satin-walnut stock with a choice of a black- or silver-alloy receiver. Extended IC, M and F chokes are included, along with a choke wrench for easy installation and removal.
▶ Automatic safety
▶ Color-coded barrel selector
▶ Red fiber-optic front sight
▶ Automatic ejectors
Specifications
Gauge: 12; 3-inch chamber
Capacity: 2 rounds
Barrel Length: 28 inches
Overall Length: 45.4 inches
Weight: 6 pounds
MSRP: $949
(800) 264-4962 stoegerindustries.com
TriStar | Upland Hunter Thumbhole Stock
Designed with light weight and mobility in mind, the Upland Hunter is nimble getting through the woods, but should be rock solid when setting up in your spot. It’s touted to swing well and have a crisp trigger. TriStar lauds its consistent patterns and reliable performance. Included are five Beretta/Benelli Mobil-style choke tubes.
▶ Engraved receiver
▶ Chrome-lined chamber and bore
▶ Single selective trigger
▶ Fiber-optic sights
Specifications
Gauge: 20; 3-inch chamber
Capacity: 2 rounds
Barrel Length: 26 inches
Overall Length: 44.25 inches
Weight: 6 pounds
MSRP: $879
(816) 421-1400 tristararms.com
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