Genesis Arms · Shotgun · In Production · 2019
| Weight (empty) | 3402 g (120.0 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 476 mm (18.74") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2700 J (1991 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
Primary Caliber: 12 Gauge
The Genesis Arms Gen-12 is a magazine-fed, semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun built on the AR-10 (.308) pattern, introduced in 2019. Unlike most AR-pattern shotguns, the Gen-12 is engineered so that its billet 7075-T6 aluminum upper receiver and proprietary magazines mate directly to standard DPMS Gen 1 .308-pattern AR-10 lower receivers, letting owners convert an existing AR-10 lower into a box-magazine-fed shotgun. It uses a short-recoil operating system in which the barrel reciprocates to cycle ...
Country of Origin: United States