Gallery of Guns TV 2012: Remington VersaMax Tactical Shotgun

Published on September 4, 2012
Duration: 4:06

The Remington VersaMax Tactical is a semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun designed to overcome the traditional unreliability of semi-autos with light loads. Its innovative gas system, featuring seven ports that are partially covered by the shell, allows it to reliably cycle everything from light loads to magnum shells. The shotgun is praised for its minimal recoil, often described as feeling like a 20-gauge, due to its gas system and recoil pad. It's also noted for its lightweight construction, ruggedness, and numerous tactical features.

Quick Summary

The Remington VersaMax Tactical shotgun features an innovative gas system with seven ports that adapt to different shell lengths, ensuring reliable cycling from light loads to magnum shells. This system, along with a recoil pad, significantly reduces felt recoil, making it feel like a 20-gauge. It also boasts tactical features like Picatinny rails and an extended magazine for home defense and law enforcement use.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Intro: Semi-auto Shotgun Challenges
  2. 00:21Introducing the Remington VersaMax Tactical
  3. 00:36VersaMax Tactical Load Versatility
  4. 00:53The Innovative Gas System Explained
  5. 01:11Recoil and Firing Experience
  6. 01:30Recoil Reduction Features
  7. 01:45Lightweight Construction and Materials
  8. 02:06Key Tactical Features
  9. 02:15Sights and Choke Tubes
  10. 02:39Accessory Mounting Rails
  11. 02:47Barrel Length and Magazine Capacity
  12. 02:59Ergonomics for Stressful Situations
  13. 03:15Ideal Use Cases: Home Defense, Police, 3-Gun
  14. 03:22Where to Buy: Gallery of Guns

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Remington VersaMax Tactical's gas system unique?

The VersaMax Tactical's gas system uses seven ports. When a shell is fired, it covers a specific number of these ports based on its length, allowing the shotgun to reliably cycle a wide variety of loads, from light target rounds to heavy magnum shells.

How does the Remington VersaMax Tactical reduce felt recoil?

The shotgun's gas system siphons off excess gas that would normally increase felt recoil. Combined with a recoil pad and its lightweight design, the VersaMax Tactical significantly reduces perceived recoil, making it feel more like a 20-gauge.

What tactical features does the Remington VersaMax Tactical offer?

It includes a ventilated rib with a fiber optic front sight for rapid acquisition, two Picatinny rails for optics and accessories, an extended tactical choke tube with muzzle flip reduction ports, and oversized controls for easy operation with gloves.

What is the magazine capacity of the Remington VersaMax Tactical?

With its extended magazine tube, the Remington VersaMax Tactical can hold eight shells. When one shell is chambered, the total capacity is nine rounds, making it well-suited for home defense and tactical applications.

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