{"id":151530,"date":"2022-04-17T13:35:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-17T17:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=151530"},"modified":"2026-10-18T15:56:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:56:54","slug":"the-srm-1216-space-force-shotgun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-srm-1216-space-force-shotgun\/","title":{"rendered":"SRM 1216 Review: Problems, Reliability and Specs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the SRM 1216 reliable? In my test it ran standard buckshot, slugs and birdshot fine. 1.75 inch mini shells and very low recoil birdshot did not cycle, though 2.5 inch Nobel shells ran 20 for 20.<\/strong> It holds 16 rounds in a rotating four tube magazine, and recoil is noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Problems and specs first, then Travis Pike&#8217;s review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-benelli-m4-gas-operated-goodness\/?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-srm-1216-space-force-shotgun\" title=\"SRM 1216 Review: Problems, Reliability and Specs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shotguns<\/a> have plenty of weaknesses, but I still love them. One of their weaknesses is their relatively low capacity, and lots of people are trying different ways to solve that particular problem. Some use massive box magazines, some use drums, but the SRM 1216 is a new take on a classic design. It will inevitably draw comparisons to the IWI TS 12, but the SRM 1216 has been around for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SRM 1216 uses the traditional tubular magazine. Well, it\u2019s four rotating tubes actually that hold a total of 16 rounds of 2.5-inch twelve-gauge rounds. That quad tube magazine is also removable and can be instantly swapped should you run it dry. I was intrigued, and SRM Arms agreed to send me a model for test and review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-srm-1216-problems-we-found\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-srm-1216-space-force-shotgun\" title=\"SRM 1216 Review: Problems, Reliability and Specs\" data-level=\"2\">SRM 1216 Problems We Found<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-srm-1216-specs\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-srm-1216-space-force-shotgun\" title=\"SRM 1216 Review: Problems, Reliability and Specs\" data-level=\"3\">SRM 1216 Specs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faq\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-srm-1216-space-force-shotgun\" title=\"SRM 1216 Review: Problems, Reliability and Specs\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-is-the-srm-1216-reliable\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-srm-1216-space-force-shotgun\" title=\"SRM 1216 Review: Problems, Reliability and Specs\" data-level=\"3\">Is the SRM 1216 reliable?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-many-rounds-does-the-srm-1216-hold\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-srm-1216-space-force-shotgun\" title=\"SRM 1216 Review: Problems, Reliability and Specs\" data-level=\"3\">How many rounds does the SRM 1216 hold?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-srm-1216-problems-we-found\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">SRM 1216 Problems We Found<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Light loads:<\/strong> 1.75 in minis and very low recoil birdshot did not cycle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recoil:<\/strong> more than gas guns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support grip:<\/strong> smooth and slippery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reloads:<\/strong> magazine changes are slow; extra mags were about $200.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-srm-1216-specs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">SRM 1216 Specs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>SRM 1216<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Action<\/td><td>Semi-auto, roller delayed blowback<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capacity<\/td><td>16, four tube rotary magazine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length of pull<\/td><td>13.25 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>7.25 lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSRP when tested<\/td><td>$1,799<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a second opinion, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/16-round-revolving-shotgun-srm-arms-model-1216-full-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-srm-1216-space-force-shotgun\" title=\"SRM 1216 Review: Problems, Reliability and Specs\">SRM 1216 full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=SRM+1216\" campaign=\"srm1216\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">&#x1f6d2; Check Current Price for SRM 1216 on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Piece By Piece With the SRM 1216<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shotgun nerds like me are always wary of weirdness, and shotguns attract lots of weirdness. A lot of these weird firearms are often just unreliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/first-look-hands-on-with-the-new-canik-mete-sft-primary-arms-range-day-2021\/?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-srm-1216-space-force-shotgun\" title=\"SRM 1216 Review: Problems, Reliability and Specs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gimmicks<\/a>. I can tell you two things. First, the SRM 1216 is beyond a gimmick, and two, yep, it\u2019s pretty freaking weird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SRM 1216 is a bullpup, semi-automatic shotgun that feeds from a removable rotary tubular magazine that incorporates a roller delayed blowback action. Yep, you read all that right. The roller delay fascinated me. Much like the famed HK series of rifles and SMGs, the rollers are built into the bolt and act as a delay for the bolt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" title=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625a-scaled-e1631739745196-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-151532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625a-scaled-e1631739745196-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625a-scaled-e1631739745196-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625a-scaled-e1631739745196-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625a-scaled-e1631739745196-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625a-scaled-e1631739745196-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625a-scaled-e1631739745196-2048x1150.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>As a bullpup, the SRM 1216 is about 6 inches shorter than a standard shotgun. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It might not be a true bullpup, more like a quasi bullpup like an Uzi, if you will. The action is still forward of your face and right above the trigger. The end result is about 6 to 7 inches trimmed from the overall length compared to other standard shotguns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking the firearm apart for cleaning and maintenance takes no time at all. You pull out a single pin and break it open \u2018shotgun\u2019 style. Then you can pull out the bolt, clean the insides, etc. Users can order it oriented for lefties or right-handed shooters or can switch it from right to left-handed at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">That Weird, But Awesome Magazine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SRM 1216 comes with a single magazine, and extra magazines will cost you about 200 bucks. If I was using this in a duty role, then I\u2019d want extra mags. However, for home defense, I think 16 rounds of 00 buck oughta get the job done. However, I kind of always want more magazines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You cannot top the magazine off while it\u2019s locked in place. Loading the magazine tubes requires two hands. The shell retainers have to be manually pushed rearward to insert the rounds into each tube. It\u2019s not hard, but it\u2019s not super fast either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211623-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-151538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211623-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211623-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211623-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211623-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211623-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211623-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Loading the magazine requires two hands. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magazine changes with the SRM 1216 take a little practice. It\u2019s slower than any standard magazine-fed firearm, and the horizontal orientation makes it somewhat odd. The trick I found that works best is to insert the magazine into the magwell while gripping the magazine near the end. Once it\u2019s situated into the magwell, press upwards, and it will lock in place easily enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619c-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-151542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619c-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619c-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619c-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619c-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619c-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Press the tab and remove the magazine. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Removing the magazine is very easy. Beneath the barrel sits a tab, press the tab in, pull downward and out, and the magazine is free. Rotating the magazine is also very simple. We have a set of tabs that are pressed up, freeing the magazine. Users can then rotate the magazine clockwise or counterclockwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ergonomics That Go Far<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This could have been a weird bulky shotgun, but SRM Arms really went above and beyond ergonomically. I already covered the magazine design, but that\u2019s only a small part of the ergonomics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, the 13.25-inch length of pull allows you to get behind the gun and shoulder it comfortably without it feeling too long or awkward. Why so many tactical shotguns come with 14-inch LOPs is beyond me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625b-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-151533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625b-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625b-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625b-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211625b-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A 13.25-inch LOP makes it a comfy gun to shoulder. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, unlike semi-auto Benelli, Mossberg, and Remingtons, the charging handle is on the left-hand side for right-handed shooters. You can charge the weapon, clear malfunctions and whatnot without having to remove your hand from the firing grip. The bolt lock and release are on the right-hand side beneath the ejection port. It\u2019s a triangular tab that is super easy to use. Press it forward with the thumb or trigger finger, and the bolt sails home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619a-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-151543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619a-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619a-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>That little tab sends the bolt home. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The safety is an AR-type lever that features a very short throw and is easily accessible. Your forward grip is the magazine itself. My main complaint here, and with the ergonomics in general, is that the grip is smooth and doesn\u2019t provide much texture for your support hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211626-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-151535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211626-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211626-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211626-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211626-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211626-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211626-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The rotating tubular magazine is an interesting concept that&#8217;s executed well. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gun weighs 7.25 pounds unloaded, so it\u2019s right on par with most tactical shotguns. With 16 rounds of buckshot, that weight get\u2019s considerably higher and does give the gun a front-heavy balance. Front heavy does mitigate a little muzzle rise when the magazine is on the fuller side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619b-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-151544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619b-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619b-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619b-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211619b-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>This tab frees the tubular magazine to rotate. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sitting above the magazine and gun is a tri-rail for optics, lights, and whatnot. The rail makes adding a light easy enough, but because the rail stops hallways down the barrel, expect plenty of barrel and magazine shadow from your light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chucking Hulls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the range, you\u2019ll feel the downside to the blowback system, and that\u2019s recoil. A lot of the bite that semi-autos take out of 12 gauges is gone here. Blowback systems are very reliable, very simple, and work well, at the cost of a little extra recoil. With full-powered loads, you\u2019ll feel the SRM 1216 buck a fair bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Muzzle rise the gun doesn\u2019t seem to rise hard and fast, even when you go all mag dump with the gun. With standard cheap birdshot or reduced recoil buckshot, the gun is a kitten. With 3-inch buckshot, you\u2019ll most certainly feel the oomph and thump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the reliability department, the SRM 1216 handles every standard round extremely well. It eats through cheap birdshot, heavy-duty birdshot, cheap Rio buckshot, as well as my favorite reduced recoil Federal Flitecontrol buckshot. I fed the gun a wide variety of ammo that included Number 1 buck, Number 4 buck, slugs, and birdshot of varying qualities. I had no real failures with standard ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I did try Mini shells, just because, as well as super lower recoiling trap\/skeet loads. The 1.75-inch shells don\u2019t feed, which isn\u2019t a surprise. The super-low recoil birdshot doesn\u2019t function reliably either. Surprisingly the 2.5-inch shells from Nobel Sport functioned fine. I only had 15 rounds of this ammunition to test, but they all fired without issue. These 2.5-inch shells give you one extra shell per tube, bringing total capacity to 20 rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Target For Home Defense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cylinder bore choke works perfectly with tactical buckshot and gives me those tight patterns I crave with Flitecontrol. A nice light trigger makes it easy to maximize slug and Flitecontrol accuracy. At 50 yards, I rang out headshot after headshot with slugs backed by a red dot. It\u2019s more accurate than a shotgun needs to be, and as such, it\u2019s quite capable for home defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211618-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The SRM 1216, Space Force Shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-151546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211618-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211618-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211618-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211618-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211618-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0912211618-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>It&#8217;s hard to deny the cool appeal of the SRM 1216<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SRM 1216 uses an inline stock design that makes it compatible with AR height optics. I used a Holosun 510C, and it worked perfectly with the shotgun. A red dot is perfect for home defense and outfits the SRM 1216 perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sixteen rounds of 12 gauge give you more than enough ammo to deal with a home defense threat. That\u2019s a lot of firepower, and if that\u2019s not enough, a second magazine surely will be. Check out SRM Arms if you want to see the various SRM shotguns. The SRM 1216 is an unusual design that rethinks the shotgun. It\u2019s well suited for home defense, as well as duty use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSRP $1799<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-the-srm-1216-reliable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the SRM 1216 reliable?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With standard loads, yes in my test. Minis and very low recoil birdshot did not cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-many-rounds-does-the-srm-1216-hold\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many rounds does the SRM 1216 hold?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16, in a rotating four tube magazine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is the SRM 1216 reliable? In my test it ran standard buckshot, slugs and birdshot fine. 1.75 inch mini shells and very low recoil birdshot did not cycle, though 2.5 inch Nobel shells ran 20 for 20. It holds 16 rounds in a rotating four tube magazine, and recoil is noticeable. 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