The Armalite AR-17 is a rare 12-gauge shotgun distinguished by its exceptionally light, aluminum construction, weighing under 5.5 pounds. It features a two-round capacity and a bolt design derived from the AR-10/AR-15, utilizing a short recoil action and a unique aluminum barrel with a steel trunnion. This design aimed to create one of the lightest shotguns available.
Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details the Armalite AR-17, a unique aluminum shotgun from the 1960s. Despite its innovative design, including a lightweight construction and a novel loading mechanism, the AR-17 was a commercial failure due to its poor handling characteristics and limited capacity. The review covers its historical context, mechanical operation, and construction.
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