{"id":104280,"date":"2019-01-27T05:10:55","date_gmt":"2019-01-27T10:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=104280"},"modified":"2019-01-27T05:10:55","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T17:47:50","slug":"gen-12-genesis-arms-shot-show-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/gen-12-genesis-arms-shot-show-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms &#8211; SHOT Show 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_104290\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104290\" title=\"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019\" class=\"wp-image-104290 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen126-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen126-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen126-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen126-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen126-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen126.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-104290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Gen-12 Shotgun by Genesis Arms.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While there are a lot of shotguns on the market trying to capitalize on the ergonomics of the AR pattern of rifles, most fall short.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>They are often clunky or chock-full of so many proprietary parts that they don\u2019t even resemble an AR.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>But what if you had a shotgun that was almost exactly the same as an AR-10?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.genesisarms.com\/\" campaign=\"GenesisArmsSHOT2019\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Genesis Arms Gen 12 Shotgun<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Genesis Arms has introduced both a full production Gen-12 Shotgun, as well as Gen-12 upper receivers that can be swapped with any DPMS Pattern Gen 1 lower receiver.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Pop out the two takedown pins on your AR-10, throw the new Gen-12 upper on and you are ready to rock.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104291\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104291\" title=\"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019\" class=\"wp-image-104291 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen123-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen123-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen123-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen123-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen123-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen123.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-104291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Gen-12 upper receiver on a Spikes Tactical AR-10 lower, with the standard Spikes .308 upper shown below.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Specs:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Receivers: 7075 T6 Billet Aluminum Type III Hardcoat Anodized<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Handguard: M-LOK Compatible<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Action: Short Recoil <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Barrel: 18\u201d or 14.5\u201d 4140 Chrome Molly Steel Barrel<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Chamber: 2 3\/4\u201d &#8211; 3\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Stock: Magpul CTR Buttstock or SBA3 Collapsable Brace<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Capacity: 5 and 8 Round Magazines<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Weight: 7.5 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Choke Tube: Saiga Threads<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">MSRP: Complete $2,230 &#8211; Upper Receiver $1,550<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How does all of this work?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Well, Genesis Arms has created a shotgun upper receiver that uses a short recoil action (similar to how a Glock operates).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This means the barrel itself moves, a short distance, which is enough to cycle the gun, rather than trying to use a DI gas system like in ARs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104293\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104293\" title=\"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019\" class=\"wp-image-104293 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen122-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen122-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen122-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen122-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen122-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen122.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-104293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Gen-12 can accept Saiga chokes and muzzle devices.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Of course, that is only half the battle, you need to feed the gun.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Genesis has you covered.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>They currently offer 5-round magazines with 8-round mags coming soon.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Also in the works are 10 rounders.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The shotguns and magazines work with 2 3\/4\u201d and 3\u201d shells.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104294\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104294\" title=\"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019\" class=\"wp-image-104294 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen121-1024x855.jpg\" alt=\"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019\" width=\"1024\" height=\"855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen121-1024x855.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen121-150x125.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen121-359x300.jpg 359w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen121-768x641.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen121.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-104294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From left to right is the 5-round, 8-round and *10-round prototype* magazines.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What is it like to shoot?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Pretty damn fun.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I was fortunate enough to spend some time on the range with the Gen-12 prior to SHOT Show.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The recoil impulse is totally different from most shotguns and really manageable.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>With the recoil being more of a push than a snap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"width: 0px;overflow: hidden;line-height: 0\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For me, the big draw to this shotgun is the compatibility of skills.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Shotguns aren\u2019t something I\u2019ve spent much time with and consequently the manual of arms isn\u2019t that easy for me.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>But since cutting my teeth on the M16-A2 back in 1998, that platform is familiar.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The fact that I can pick up the Gen-12 and immediately have a level of competence in manipulation is awesome.\u00a0 The only slight change being the right side charging handle.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104295\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104295\" title=\"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019\" class=\"wp-image-104295 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen124-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen124-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen124-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen124-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen124-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen124.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-104295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All of those familiar controls of an AR-Patterned lower receiver.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Additionally, I think it is incredible that the Gen-12 upper can replace the upper on your AR-10.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Giving you two drastically different caliber choices and capabilities with one serialized lower.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Find out more about the Gen-12 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.genesisarms.com\/\" campaign=\"GenesisArmsSHOT2019\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104296\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104296\" title=\"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019\" class=\"wp-image-104296 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen12-1024x638.jpg\" alt=\"A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen12-1024x638.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen12-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen12-400x249.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen12-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gen12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-104296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Gen-12 is also offered in a &#8220;Firearm&#8221; configuration.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">***<a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/\" campaign=\"BuySellGA_Register\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a>***<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genesis Arms has introduced both a full production Gen-12 Shotgun, as well as Gen-12 upper receivers that can be swapped with any DPMS Pattern Gen 1 lower receiver.\u00a0 Pop out the two takedown pins on your AR-10, throw the new Gen-12 upper on and you are ready to rock.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":104290,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,1330,1451,1099],"tags":[911,132,102,1439,628,620],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-104280","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gunsamerica-authors","8":"category-ivan-loomis","9":"category-shot-show-2019","10":"category-shot-show-archive","11":"tag-ar","12":"tag-buzz","13":"tag-feature-articles","14":"tag-shot-show-2019","15":"tag-shotgun","16":"tag-tactical"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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