Rock Island VR80 12 Gauge 20″ Semi-Auto, 5+1, Thumbhole

About this product

The Rock Island Armory VR80 is a 12-gauge, gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun that pairs AR-style ergonomics with a fixed magazine configuration. It is built with 7075 T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers and a 20-inch steel barrel. The VR80 includes a thumbhole synthetic stock with integrated pistol grip and flip-up front and rear sights, making it suitable for range work, practical shooting, and home defense applications where a fixed-magazine layout is preferred. The design also includes a fluted barrel shroud and multiple interchangeable choke tubes for patterning flexibility.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 Gauge.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel measures 20 inches.
• The chamber accepts up to 3″ shells.
• The magazine is a fixed 5+1 configuration (5-round fixed box magazine plus one in the chamber).
• The receivers are constructed from 7075 T6 aluminum.
• The stock is a black thumbhole synthetic design with pistol grip.
• The sights are flip-up front and rear.
• Chokes included are Full, Improved Cylinder, and Modified.
• The overall length is 40 inches and the finish is black anodized.

Practical and straightforward in layout, the VR80 delivers AR-style controls on a 12-gauge platform with a fixed-magazine configuration for users who prefer a simple, robust system. Its 20-inch steel barrel, interchangeable chokes, and flip-up sights give the VR80 utility across patterning, range practice, and defensive preparedness while the thumbhole stock provides a consistent cheek weld and ergonomic handling. For buyers seeking a magazine-fed 12-gauge with a familiar control set and modular feel, the VR80 is a durable, no-nonsense option.

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