Three-Gun Basics and Stoeger M3000 Competition Build
The video opens with Jason and Ken introducing a countdown of the top five competition shotguns, immediately framing the discussion around three-gun matches. They explain that serious competitors rarely use pump-action shotguns, instead favoring tube-fed or magazine-fed semi-autos, with mag-fed guns typically reserved for open division. Ken’s number five pick is a heavily modified Stoeger M3000, used in three gun since around 2017. The shotgun features an aggressively opened and machined loading port optimized for strong-hand quad loading, a competition follower, and a Nordic competition magazine tube that stretches capacity to about 13 rounds. Oversized controls include an enlarged charging handle, bolt release, and safety for faster manipulation under stress. A Bryley handguard with M-LOK slots improves grip and accessory mounting, while a match saver on the forend allows a single emergency shell to be slammed in and chambered quickly. A rear sight is added for precise slug shots at 100–200 yards, hinting at the accuracy demands and stage design complexity in modern three-gun competition.
From Early Three-Gun Gear to Tokarev TT-12 and Beretta 1301
The discussion shifts to the shooter’s early three-gun days around 2017, when the setup was extremely basic: a tube-fed shotgun limited to just two or three rounds, a Daniel Defense rifle with iron sights that struggled on 400-yard targets, and a Glock 17 with irons. This experience underscores how demanding three gun is, especially when managing slugs at 100–200 yards, understanding choke patterning, and avoiding penalties on no-shoot targets. Over time, the sport pushed competitors from traditional tube-fed platforms and quad or dual loading toward faster, easier-to-run magazine-fed shotguns. The Tokarev TT-12 is highlighted as an affordable Turkish-made mag-fed option, typically around $400–$500, with AR-style controls including a familiar safety and magazine release. It is praised for running a wide variety of ammunition without being finicky. The Beretta 1301 then enters the conversation as a top-tier gas-operated shotgun. For three gun, they recommend avoiding pistol grips to keep quad loading efficient, and they emphasize the 1301’s softer, more forgiving gas system compared with inertia guns, especially in awkward or poorly shouldered positions. Its factory loading port is already good for competition and can be professionally opened further.
Breda Competition Features and Benelli M2 TTI 3-Gun Package
Attention turns to the Breda shotgun, where the hosts focus on competition-ready ergonomics. The factory loading port is already generous, giving the thumb enough room for fast loading, and can be further opened by a gunsmith for serious quad loading. A key advantage is the shell release button located inside the loading port rather than on the side, allowing quicker, more intuitive manipulation during reloads. They stress the importance of extending the magazine tube to match or exceed competitors’ capacities, and they highlight oversized controls on the Breda, including an enlarged safety, bolt release, and bolt handle, all designed for positive operation under time pressure. The Benelli M2 TTI 3-Gun model is then showcased as a lightweight, inertia-driven platform tailored for competition. It features upgraded stippled texture on the stock and forend, a 12-round extension tube plus one in the chamber, and a match saver mounted on the handguard for rapid single-shell emergency loading via the bolt release. The loading port is beautifully machined and scalloped, paired with an extended competition follower and a TTI lifter that smooths loading. A rear-positioned shell release button, oversized safety, large charging knob, enlarged bolt release, high-visibility fiber front sight, and QD sling mounts on both stock and barrel clamp complete a package that feels extremely light and easy to shoulder.
Beretta A300 Ultima Competition and Dissident KL-12 Honorable Mentions
Before revealing the top pick, the hosts offer honorable mentions. The Beretta A300 Ultima Competition is flagged as an upcoming gas-operated option with a textured grip, oversized Beretta-style controls, a Picatinny rail for optics, and a 10-round magazine tube. While the features are promising, they note that 10 rounds can be limiting in stages that start 8+1, where a 12-round tube is often preferred to avoid early reloads. The conversation touches on the modified division, where competitors can mount red dot optics such as an SRO on their shotguns for faster target acquisition. Another honorable mention is the Dissident Arms KL-12, an AK-variant mag-fed shotgun with AK-style controls and distinctive curved magazines. The hosts describe a practical carry method using belt clips improvised from 3-inch duct tape wrapped around the magazines, allowing them to hang securely on the shooter’s belt. These examples illustrate the wide range of viable competition platforms, from refined gas guns to heavily customized mag-fed AK-style builds.
Genesis Arms and TTI Genesis: AR-Platform Race Shotguns
The countdown culminates with the number one choice: the Genesis Arms 12 Gauge 3-Gun model and the newer TTI Genesis Arms collaboration. These AR-platform shotguns are presented as ultimate race-ready solutions for serious three-gun competitors. One version is more skeletonized and lightweight, emphasizing speed and handling. A standout feature is the Pat Kelly and Genesis Arms integrated compensator built directly into the barrel, which dramatically reduces recoil and keeps the gun shooting extremely flat, allowing rapid follow-up shots on steel arrays and slug targets. The design has evolved from internal chokes to external chokes, making choke changes faster and more convenient between stages. These shotguns leverage familiar AR ergonomics, giving rifle shooters an easy transition to a 12-gauge platform with similar handling characteristics. The focus on gas system tuning, recoil management, and competition-specific components positions the Genesis and TTI Genesis builds at the top of the three-gun shotgun hierarchy.
AR-Style Controls, High-Capacity Mags, Viewer Picks, and Giveaway
The final segment dives deeper into the AR-style competition shotgun platform, emphasizing ambidextrous bolt release and safety controls, plus an extended magazine release for rapid, positive mag changes. Hyperfire triggers are highlighted for their crisp break and fast reset, complementing the very flat shooting behavior achieved through careful gas system design and the integrated compensator. The shotgun runs an 18-inch barrel, notably shorter than the 24- or 26-inch barrels common on tube-fed guns, improving maneuverability around barricades and in tight stage layouts. Standard magazines hold about 20 rounds, and the hosts mention a friend developing a 27-round magazine for even more capacity in open-style stages. They compare the two “twin” Genesis-based shotguns, inviting viewers to comment on which configuration they prefer or to suggest alternative competition shotguns. The segment notes that the featured shooter trains extensively with her chosen setup, reinforcing the importance of practice. The video closes with a promotion for a giveaway at CFCcontest.com, where viewers can enter to win a similar shotgun that delivers strong John Wick-style aesthetics and performance.
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