The Armscor / Rock Island Armory VR80 is a magazine-fed, gas-operated 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun designed for defensive and tactical applications, including home defense and range use. It pairs AR-style ergonomics and controls with a 20-inch contoured barrel and a fixed thumbhole synthetic stock to provide familiar handling for users accustomed to modern sporting platforms. The VR80 is supplied with multiple choke tubes and flip-up front and rear sights for versatile use with both 2 3/4″ and 3″ shells.
Key Specifications
- The VR80 is chambered in 12 gauge and accepts both 2 3/4″ and 3″ shells.
- The barrel measures 20 inches and is described as contoured with a spiral-fluted barrel shroud.
- The shotgun uses a gas-operated semi-automatic action with an upper and lower receiver made from 7075 T6 aluminum.
- The standard feeding system is a removable box magazine providing a 5+1 capacity (one in the chamber plus a 5-round magazine).
- The stock is a fixed thumbhole design made of black synthetic material with an integrated pistol-grip profile.
- The VR80 includes three choke tubes—Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder—for patterning flexibility.
- Sight options are a set of flip-up front and rear sights for co-witnessing or backup use.
- Manufacturer-specified weights are listed as Empty: 8.27 lbs and Loaded: 9.03 lbs in the supplied materials.
The VR80 combines magazine-fed convenience with familiar AR-style controls, making it suitable for users seeking a defensive-oriented platform that integrates with modern tactical accessories. Its 7075 T6 aluminum receivers and included choke set expand its utility across defensive and range-focused scenarios while keeping handling consistent for shooters who favor AR ergonomics. Flip-up sights and a Picatinny rail provide mounting options for optics and accessories while the fixed thumbhole stock offers a stable cheek weld and control under recoil.
Note: the original product materials specify distribution restrictions: no direct ship to California and no sale to Illinois PICA. While this model ships with a magazine-fed 5-round box magazine, state magazine and firearm laws vary—states with 10-round magazine limits include Hawaii, California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Colorado. Verify local and state compliance before acquiring this firearm.
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