Fostech Origin-12

FosTecH, Inc. · Shotgun · In Production · 2014

Weight (empty)4309 g (152.0 oz)
Overall Length1016 mm (40.00")
Barrel Length470 mm (18.50")
Height210 mm (8.27")
Width64 mm (2.52")
Magazine Capacity5 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Long Stroke
Firing MechanismRotating Bolt
Muzzle Velocity400 m/s (1312 fps)
Effective Range75 m (82 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum

Primary Caliber: 12 Gauge

The Fostech Origin-12 is a semi-automatic, gas-operated, magazine-fed 12-gauge combat shotgun manufactured by FosTecH, Inc. of Seymour, Indiana. Publicly debuted at the 2014 SHOT Show and commercially available from late 2014, the Origin-12 has been heralded as the fastest semi-automatic shotgun on the planet, with a practical cyclic rate exceeding 200 rounds per minute. The design is loosely derived from the AK platform, sharing the long-stroke gas piston and rotating bolt concept, but incorpor...

Country of Origin: United States

Designer: Judd Foster