[Ratman83]

Assuming that you weren't joking: the terms semi-automatic and automatic mean the same thing when applied to both pistols and shotguns.BS automatic and semi-automatic are different for any shotgun and pistol. Dumb journalist may not understand that, but that does not eliminate the differences.

[central_va]

BS automatic and semi-automatic are different for any shotgun and pistol. Dumb journalist may not understand that, but that does not eliminate the differences.

The term semi-auto and auto mean the same thing in this case. I qualified expert on the 45 in the Navy. I own 2 M1911's.

[Melas]

Wrong, please see the Colt advertisement in an early 20th century American Rifleman ad, that I posted in 13.