The Rock Island Armory Semi-Auto 12 gauge shotgun (brand part no. SA12H26-B) is a no-frills, tube-fed scattergun from Armscor/Rock Island Armory built for shooters who want dependable cycling without a big price tag. Finished in a durable matte black, it pairs a 26-inch barrel with a fixed front bead sight for fast target acquisition on clays, upland birds, or home-defense loads. At roughly 9.1 pounds and just under 50 inches overall, it carries the heft needed to soak up 12 gauge recoil while staying easy to swing. It is a straightforward choice among our semi-auto shotguns for shooters who want proven reliability over extra features.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 12 gauge, a versatile chambering for hunting, clays, and home-defense loads.
• The 26-inch barrel balances swing speed with enough sight radius for wingshooting.
• Cycles a 5+1 capacity, giving five rounds in the tube plus one in the chamber before a reload.
• Measures roughly 49.4 inches overall, a length that stays maneuverable in the field or a blind.
• Ships at approximately 9.1 pounds in its case, enough heft to help tame 12 gauge recoil.
• Uses a fixed sight system rather than adjustable optics, keeping the profile low and snag-free.
• Equipped with a front bead sight for fast, instinctive target acquisition.
• Finished in matte black for a durable, low-glare exterior.
• Runs on a semi-automatic action for quick, low-recoil follow-up shots.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds does it hold? It holds 5+1, meaning five rounds in the tubular magazine plus one in the chamber.

What kind of sight does it use? A fixed front bead sight for fast, instinctive aiming rather than adjustable optics.

Is this shotgun good for home defense as well as the field? Yes, the 26-inch barrel and 12 gauge chambering make it capable for hunting, clays, and defensive use alike.

Buy the Rock Island Armory Semi-Auto 12 Gauge Shotgun

Backed by Armscor’s reputation for rugged, affordable firearms, this semi-auto is built to run reliably shot after shot. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.