The Rock Island Armory VR60 (Armscor part no. 601-BC) is a 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun built on an AK-inspired platform, giving shooters the familiar controls and detachable box magazines of an AK rifle in a genuine 3-inch shotgun. It ships with two 5-round magazines, a 20-inch barrel, and black synthetic furniture that stands up to hard range use and home-defense duty. Gas-operated cycling keeps recoil manageable shot to shot, while a simple bead-and-notch sighting arrangement gets you on target fast. Whether you want a home-defense shotgun that reloads like a rifle or a range gun that stands out from the crowd, the VR60 delivers.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 12 gauge for up to 3-inch shells.
• The semi-automatic gas-operated action cycles rounds automatically and tames recoil across a range session.
• A 20-inch barrel balances pattern performance with fast handling.
• Feeds from AK-pattern detachable box magazines, with two 5-round magazines included.
• Overall length of 44.5 inches keeps the VR60 easy to maneuver indoors.
• Black synthetic AK-style furniture is built to take field abuse without complaint.
• A bead front sight paired with a serrated rear notch machined into the receiver gets you on target quickly.
• A manual safety selector gives you a positive, tactile way to keep the gun secure until you’re ready to fire.
• Includes Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder choke tubes for buckshot, slugs, or bird loads.
• Ships at approximately 11 lbs in its case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What gauge is the VR60? It is a 12 gauge shotgun chambered for up to 3-inch shells.

Does the VR60 use a tube magazine? No, it feeds from detachable AK-pattern box magazines, and two 5-round magazines are included.

What chokes come with it? Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder choke tubes are included.

Buy the Rock Island Armory VR60 12 Gauge AK-Style Shotgun

If you like the manual of arms of an AK rifle and want that same fast, familiar operation in a 12 gauge shotgun, the VR60 is a genuinely different option for the safe. Pick one up from our Rock Island Armory selection of semi-auto shotguns at Schaefer Defense, shipped fast from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop to your FFL.