In 3-gun competition, your shotgun ammunition can make or break your performance. With the variety of stages involving birdshot, slugs, and occasionally buckshot, the right ammo ensures reliability, manageable recoil, and effective target engagement. Here’s a breakdown of the best shotgun ammo for 3-gun, along with key considerations for your selection process.
Watchtower Defense pulled out all the stops with the APACHE, their full-size, double-stack 1911 purpose-built for competition shooters who demand speed, control, and consistency under pressure. Named after Operation APACHE SNOW, a major U.S. military campaign conducted in May 1969 during the Vietnam War, the APACHE is more than a model name—it is a deliberate nod to Watchtower Defense’s American-made, veteran-owned roots. From the outset, the APACHE makes its intentions clear. This is not a
7th Annual Memorial 3-Gun Competition Recap: Honoring Heroes Through Competition The 7th Annual Memorial 3-Gun Competition took place October 11-13, 2024, at Griffon Group Training Facility in Maxton, NC. Competitors, spectators, volunteers, and Gold Star families gathered for an extraordinary weekend that seamlessly blended the intensity of competitive shooting with a profound mission: to honor fallen Special Operations soldiers. A Mission Beyond Competition The Memorial 3-Gun Foundation organizes this annual event with a mission to
3-Gun Competition: Everything You Need to Know Ready to push your shooting skills to new heights? Look no further than the adrenaline-pumping world of 3-gun competition. This dynamic sport challenges shooters to master not one, but three firearms: rifle, pistol, and shotgun. It’s no wonder 3-gun is so popular, captivating more competitors every year. But what exactly goes down at a 3-gun match? And how can you jump into the action yourself? Strap in as
