{"id":157684,"date":"2022-01-24T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=157684"},"modified":"2022-01-24T09:50:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T01:27:04","slug":"rock-island-armory-vrf14-shot-show-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/rock-island-armory-vrf14-shot-show-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Neither a Shotgun, Pistol, Rifle, or SBR: Rock Island Armory Debuts Its VRF14 — SHOT Show 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

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Rock Island Armory (RIA<\/a>) debuted the VRF14 at Range Day at SHOT Show 2022. Legally this 12 gauge is classified as a “firearm,” not a shotgun, pistol, rifle, or SBR. RIA has found a way to bring a fun product to market without delving into the mess that is the NFA.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While being the first semi-automatic, short-barrel firearm of its kind, the VRF14 boasts many familiar features. It utilizes a standard pistol grip to aid in shooting from the hip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rock Island Armory VRF14.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coming from the factory with a 5-round magazine, users will be thrilled to know that the VRF is compatible with VR-Series 9- and 19-round mags. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featuring a 14″ barrel, this 12 gauge can still pack a serious punch. The buffer system was cycling well, and powering through the rounds we put through it. I only noticed one stoppage and it looked to be from the shooter limp wristing the firearm while shooing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Side-charging buffer system.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The foregrip includes a continuous Picatinny top rail, as well as Picatinny sides and a Picatinny bottom to allow any and all attachments you may need. This foregrip is both functional and comfortable enough to be used as support when not shooting this one-handed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picatinny sections.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The receiver is machined from 7075 aluminum, and the VRF 14 features 2 sling mounting locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sling mounts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Firing just a few rounds through it at Rang Day, the VRF14 was a blast. A literal blast! Some serious kick for one-handed shooting, but fun nonetheless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available now and with an MSRP of $599, the Rock Island Armory VRF14 could be yours. This highly maneuverable “firearm” would be a fun one to add to your collection.\u00a0 Learn more at the RIA website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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