Most pump shotguns (sometimes referred to as slide actions) have an ejection port on the side of the receiver, a loading port on the bottom of the receiver and a tubular magazine beneath the barrel.

Guns to keep an eye out for are: If you peruse sites like Gun Broker you’ll find used versions of these guns going for anywhere from about $1,500 to $3,000. There are also a bevy of side-by-side ...