Top 10 · Compare
Compare Best Upland Shotguns head to head
Pick any two picks from this list and see specs, current price, pros, cons and reader ratings side by side.
Back to the full Top 10
#6 on this list
A400 Upland
Beretta
Gas system soaks up recoil for high-volume days. Fastest-cycling upland auto made.
- Price
- Check current price
- Reader rating
- No reader votes yet
- How we assessed it
- Specification researched
#7 on this list
A5 Sweet Sixteen
Browning
The 16 gauge sweet spot: 20 gauge weight, 12 gauge patterns, and Browning's Inflex recoil pad.
- Price
- Check current price
- Reader rating
- No reader votes yet
- How we assessed it
- Specification researched
Specs side by side
| Spec | A400 Upland | A5 Sweet Sixteen |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Beretta | — |
| Action | Gas-operated semi-automatic | Semi-Automatic (Inertia) |
| Gauge | 12, 20 | 16 Gauge |
| Chamber | 3" | 2.75 inches |
| Recoil System | Kick-Off Plus | — |
| Typical Weight | 6.5 - 7.5 lbs | — |
| Weight | — | 5 lbs 12 oz - 6 lbs 2 oz (model dependent) |
| Stock Material | — | Grade I Black Walnut |
| Recoil Pad | — | Inflex Technology |
| Barrel Lengths | — | 26, 28 inches |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
A400 Upland
- Exceptional recoil absorption for comfort during high-volume shooting
- Fastest cycling semi-auto, enabling rapid follow-up shots
- Highly reliable gas system, tolerant of various loads
- Durable construction suitable for rigorous field use
- Heavier than some inertia-driven upland shotguns
- Modern aesthetics may not appeal to traditionalists
- Higher price point compared to entry-level semi-autos
A5 Sweet Sixteen
- Excellent balance and light carrying weight
- Superior patterning for its gauge, bridging 20 and 12 gauge performance
- Reliable Kinematic Drive inertia system
- Effective Inflex recoil pad reduces felt kick
- Classic aesthetics with quality walnut and blued finish
- 16-gauge ammunition can be harder to find and more expensive
- Higher price point compared to many other semi-autos
- Traditionalists might prefer a fixed choke barrel
Prices change constantly — the figure shown is the last verified catalog price, and the buy buttons always go to the current listing.