Rock Island VR80 Semi-Auto Shotgun 12 Gauge
AR-15 style semi-automatic shotgun in 12 gauge with 20-inch barrel, 5-round magazine capacity, and 3-inch chamber. Features aluminum construction, thumbhole stock, flip-up sights, and mobile chokes for versatile shooting.
Rock Island VR80: Modern Shotgun Design Meets AR-15 Familiarity
The VR80 represents a significant departure from traditional shotgun ergonomics. Rock Island Armory has engineered a semi-automatic, magazine-fed shotgun that borrows heavily from the AR-15 platform—a smart move for shooters already comfortable with modern rifle controls.
Construction and Design
Receiver: The upper and lower receivers are machined from 7075 T6 aluminum, providing excellent strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. The black anodized finish protects against wear and weathering.
Ergonomics: If you've trained on an AR-15, you'll feel at home with the VR80. The controls and handling characteristics mirror the rifle platform, eliminating the need to relearn mechanics when transitioning between platforms—a genuine advantage for three-gun competitors and serious shooters.
Specifications and Features
- Gauge: 12 gauge
- Chamber: 3 inches
- Barrel: 20 inches with picatinny rail and spiral fluted shroud
- Magazine: Removable box magazine, 5-round capacity
- Sights: Folding front post and folding adjustable rear sights
- Stock: Black thumbhole fixed stock with integrated pistol grip
- Chokes: Mobile choke system (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Overall Length: 40 inches
- Weight: 9.03 pounds
Performance and Versatility
The VR80 excels in competitive shooting environments and recreational blasting. The magazine-fed design offers quick reloads, while the AR-15 ergonomics keep your shooting mechanics consistent across platforms. Whether you're running three-gun matches or working on clay targets, the VR80 delivers capability and reliability in a modern package.
Features
- semi-automatic 12 ga. 20in.
- 3 in. chamber
- chokes for f, m ic.
- gas operated semi auto action
- black polymer stock and fixed pistol grip. removeable 5 round box magazine
- flip up front and rear sights.
- 12 ga. semi-automatic
- 20in. 3 in. chamber
- black polymer stock and fixed pistol grip
- removeable 5 round box magazine
- fixed thumb hole stock
- full, modified, improved choke
- 7075 aluminum
