Rock Island Armory’s Rocking New 12 Gauge – Epic Shoot 2021

For Shotguns Gear Reviews Jeff Cramblit

The new Rock Island Armory VRF14 is a 14” barreled 12 gauge that technically isn’t a shotgun. The VRF14 lacks a stock so it’s not a shotgun, but it is also not an NFA item, it’s just a firearm, so it can be purchased just like most firearms requiring no Federal Tax Stamp. 

Rock Island Armory’s Rocking New 12 Gauge - Epic Shoot 2021
The RIA VFR14 is quite a handful.
Rock Island Armory’s Rocking New 12 Gauge - Epic Shoot 2021
Familiar controls make this one easy for anyone to use.
Rock Island Armory’s Rocking New 12 Gauge - Epic Shoot 2021
RIA does a great job of combining the shotgun and AR platform.

It has familiar AR15 type controls and is magazine-fed from either a 2, 5, 9, or 19 round magazine. The VRF14 comes with 2 five-round magazines and flip-up iron sights but has lots of Picatinny rail for mounting red dots or accessories. Firing the 12 gauge while just holding it in your hands is definitely a handful, but it was possible to hit the targets at the Big Daddy Unlimited Epic Shoot.

Rock Island Armory’s Rocking New 12 Gauge - Epic Shoot 2021
Takedown is simple and maintenance is just like a regular gas-operated shotgun.

For more details on the VRF14 and other Rock Island products check Here.


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  • Scott Burris November 22, 2021, 4:53 pm

    Cute, but still not a Derya MK12 AS-240. Maybe with a CZ Bren style “X” ladder, picatinny mounted folding brace or an AR style pistol brace, integrated QD sling mounts front and rear, a shortened front hand guard and 4 inches less of barrel, this would be a much desired, perfect and useful firearm.

  • alex November 22, 2021, 8:35 am

    nice toy,but you better have a good dentist,you’ll end up needing one shooting this thing.

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