POTD: Genesis Arms GEN-12 Personal Defense Shotgun
Shotguns are among the most violent firearms civilians can own, and to PDW one is an interesting take from Genesis Arms. The fact that it’s classified as a Short Barrel Shotgun and costs $4,999.99 will probably minimize the number of potential customers, but there’s no doubt this makes a great truck gun. Another benefit with shotguns is the possibility to mix between ammunition types, that can have a very wide range of use - from “master key” types, flechettes, bolas to setting things afire.
The GEN-12 has a proprietary Compact Stock with 2 positions: locked closed and locked extended.
The suppressor model is HUXWRX VENTUM 12 K, and the overall length becomes 26" with it mounted. The barrel length is 5”. The lower runs a DPMS 308 pattern.
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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Drone and breaching market?
Ridiculously priced. It with fail like all over priced entries. Gun buyers aren’t stupid. This should be less than $1,000