The Raptor-style birds head grip was a game changer in the world of pistol-grip-only shotguns. Rather than taking the recoil into the hand with a traditional 90-degree pistol grip, the new form of grip mitigates recoil and muzzle rise. Add an optic and a recoil-bleeding semi-automatic action, and what was previously a novelty is now a viable tool. Our resident shotgun expert, Travis Pike, shares his thoughts on the latest innovations with the new Mossberg 990 Aftershock and the IWI Mafteah 12-gauge PGO shotguns.

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