The Orthos Joker Firearm Elite in 12 gauge (brand part no. JOKCE) is a gas-operated, magazine-fed 12 gauge built around an 11-inch barrel and equipped with a Black River MFG ROE carbon fiber brace instead of a shoulder stock, placing it in the ATF’s firearm classification rather than a standard shotgun given its short barrel and braced, no-stock configuration. Orthos builds the Joker Elite with a 4140 steel, chrome-lined barrel inside a T6 7075 hardened-aluminum receiver, wraps it in an M-LOK handguard, and finishes it in Woodland Camo Cerakote. Among semi-auto shotguns (where this SKU is filed despite its firearm classification), the Joker Elite favors shooters who want a compact, magazine-fed 12 gauge platform with AR-style ergonomics.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 12 gauge, running 2.75-inch and 3-inch shells.
• Operates as a gas-operated, semi-automatic magazine-fed platform.
• Features an 11-inch, chrome-lined 4140 steel barrel.
• Feeds from 5, 10, 20, or 30-round stick or drum magazines.
• Built on a T6 7075 hardened-aluminum receiver.
• Equipped with a Black River MFG ROE carbon fiber brace in place of a shoulder stock.
• Runs ambidextrous AR-style controls, including safety, magazine release, and bolt release.
• Fitted with flip-up sights and a top-mounted Picatinny rail.
• Wrapped in an M-LOK-compatible handguard.
• Finished in Woodland Camo Cerakote.
• Weighs approximately 9 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a standard shotgun? No — with an 11-inch barrel and a brace instead of a shoulder stock, it falls under the ATF’s firearm classification rather than a Title I shotgun.

What magazine options does it use? 5-round and 10-round stick magazines ship standard, with 20-round and 30-round drums available separately.

What controls does it have? Fully ambidextrous safety, magazine release, bolt release, and charging handle.

Buy the Orthos Joker Elite 12 Gauge

A compact, magazine-fed 12 gauge with AR-style ergonomics is exactly what the Joker Elite delivers. Confirm the applicable transfer process with your FFL, then order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.