The Charles Daly CA612 Tactical is a 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun (Chiappa part no. 930.273) built around an inertia-driven rotary bolt system, giving it clean, reliable cycling shot after shot. Its 22-inch barrel pairs with a synthetic pistol-grip stock and forend for a tactical-style profile suited to home defense or range training, while a fixed hooded front sight and a ghost ring rear sight mounted on a Picatinny rail give shooters both a fast factory sighting option and room to add an optic. An aluminum receiver over a steel barrel keeps the CA612 light without sacrificing durability, and auto ejection speeds up follow-up shots. It’s a straightforward, well-equipped defensive shotgun at an approachable price.

Key Specifications

• The inertia-driven rotary bolt cycles the action reliably with minimal fouling-related malfunctions.
• A 22-inch barrel keeps the CA612 compact and easy to maneuver indoors.
• Holds a 4+1 capacity, feeding from a magazine tube.
• A fixed hooded front sight pairs with a ghost ring rear sight mounted on a Picatinny rail for fast, precise aiming.
• Runs on Beretta/Benelli Mobil-pattern choke threads, with an included breacher-style tube.
• The synthetic pistol-grip stock and forend stand up to hard use in any weather.
• An aluminum receiver with a steel barrel keeps the shotgun light while remaining durable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What action does the CA612 use? It runs an inertia-driven rotary bolt, the same reliable operating principle used across the 601 line.

Can an optic be mounted? Yes, the ghost ring rear sight sits on a Picatinny rail that accepts a red dot or other optic.

What is the capacity? It holds 4+1 rounds of 12 gauge shells, fed from a magazine tube.

Buy the Charles Daly CA612 Tactical Shotgun

Between its inertia-driven action and Picatinny-mounted ghost ring sight, the CA612 Tactical gives shooters a ready-to-run defensive 12 gauge without a long accessory list. Order it from Chiappa Firearms‘s lineup of semi-auto shotguns through our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.