In competitive and recreational shooting circles, women represent one of the fastest-growing demographics. Yet, for years, the market has treated female shooters as an afterthought – offering scaled-down versions of men’s shotguns or simply repackaging products with “feminine” colors.

Zoli takes a different approach.

Zoli believes women deserve not only equal performance but also true customization, engineered ergonomics, and aesthetic options that reflect individuality without sacrificing the soul of the gun. In the Z-Gun line, women find shotguns that fit, perform, and empower.

This is not about compromise. It’s about precision fit and uncompromising beauty – in function and form.

Ergonomics Built for Female Shooters

While it’s common for manufacturers to offer youth or compact stocks, few take into account the specific physiological differences that affect how a shotgun should be built for women. These include:

• Shorter arm length and reach

• Higher cheekbones

• Narrower shoulders

• Differently proportioned hand grips

Zoli designs its stocks with these factors in mind. The result is not simply a shorter stock, but one that is re-profiled for optimal facial alignment, reduced felt recoil, and quicker target acquisition.

In particular, Zoli shotguns allow for:

• Adjustable combs to accommodate higher facial structures

• Shorter length of pull (LOP) without disturbing balance

• Custom cast, drop and pitch measurements to ensure better shoulder alignment

• Refined pistol grips for smaller hands and better wrist angles

These adjustments reduce fatigue, increase confidence, and ultimately result in better scores.

Balance and Weight Distribution: A Core Zoli Advantage

A common complaint among female shooters is that most shotguns are either too front-heavy or too light to maintain swing momentum. Zoli’s engineering addresses both concerns.

With its low-profile action and a centrally weighted receiver, Zoli guns naturally balance between the hands. This allows women to:

• Move smoothly through the target line

• Maintain precise control without overcorrection

• Feel less fatigue across long training days or competitions

The result is a gun that feels “alive” yet manageable – a trait that makes Zoli incredibly popular among female shooters on the world stage.

The Belles of the Range: Aesthetic Customization

Zoli’s commitment to craftsmanship doesn’t stop at mechanics. Every Z-Gun is also a canvas.

For women who want a gun that reflects their personality, Zoli offers:

• Hand engraving options with floral, scroll, or modern designs

• Choice of wood grades, from elegant walnut to exhibition-grade masterpieces

• Polished or matte finishes, depending on style and competition requirements

• Custom gold inlays or initials, providing personal distinction

Proven on the Podium

Zoli’s commitment to female shooters isn’t theoretical – it’s proven.

Top-level women competitors around the world rely on Zoli shotguns. These are not customized one-offs, but production-level Zoli shotguns built with the same precision and respect for individual shooter profiles that define the brand.

• National champions

• Olympic Athletes

• International trap, sporting, skeet and helices  competitors

Many of them began with stock configurations tailored through Zoli’s fitting programs and evolved their setups as their skill and needs changed. That’s the beauty of the Zoli platform: it grows with you.

The Zoli Fitting Experience

Zoli doesn’t just sell a shotgun – they engineer a relationship between shooter and firearm.

For women, that starts with an expert fitting process that considers:

• Shooting discipline (sporting, trap, skeet)

• Body type and posture

• Shoulder shape and rotation

• Eye alignment and dominant hand

• Shooting style and recoil tolerance

Zoli’s team of fitters and dealers provide extensive support, ensuring that the final product is not only functional but empowering. Many shooters describe this experience as transformative – the first time they ever felt truly “connected” to a firearm.

Empowering the Next Generation

Zoli’s impact isn’t limited to elite competition. The brand is increasingly becoming the first choice for young women entering the shooting sports, from high school trap leagues to collegiate shooting teams.

Parents, coaches, and program directors recognize Zoli as:

• A brand that values safety and fit

• A tool that won’t hold students back

• A long-term investment that will carry shooters from youth competition into adulthood

Zoli’s modular action platform and replaceable barrels and stocks mean that one shotgun can evolve as the athlete grows and advances.

Conclusion: A Shotgun That Respects the Shooter

Zoli doesn’t make women’s guns.

They make world-class competition shotguns for shooters and they fit them to the individual, whether male or female.

For female shooters who demand more than marketing gimmicks, who care about fit, finish, balance, and performance, Zoli is a partner in excellence. It’s a brand that listens, engineers, and elevates, and one that welcomes every shooter to step confidently to the line.

Because in the world of Zoli, excellence isn’t reserved. It’s tailored.