Orthos Arms Joker | Mag-Fed Shotgun Breakdown ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Published on April 22, 2026
Duration: 1:17

This video provides a breakdown of the Orthos Joker, a piston-driven, magazine-fed, semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun featuring AR-style controls. The presenter highlights the ambi safety, mag release, and bolt catch, noting the bolt catch's unique hold-open feature. The shotgun is shown with an Eotech optic and YHM Victor 12 silencer, though these are aftermarket additions.

Quick Summary

The Orthos Joker is a piston-driven, magazine-fed, semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun featuring AR-style controls. It boasts an ambidextrous safety, ambidextrous magazine release, and a unique AR-style bolt catch that can hold the bolt open. Orthos Arms is also recognized for its Benelli M4 clones.

Chapters

  1. 00:12Introducing the Orthos Joker
  2. 00:15Orthos Arms Background
  3. 00:19Shotgun Specifications
  4. 00:26AR Controls Breakdown
  5. 00:34Unique Bolt Catch Feature
  6. 00:48Out-of-the-Box Configuration
  7. 00:50Added Accessories
  8. 00:56Variations and Colors
  9. 01:07Shooting Impression

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of shotgun is the Orthos Joker?

The Orthos Joker is a piston-driven, magazine-fed, semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun. It is manufactured by Orthos Arms, a company also known for Benelli M4 clones.

What AR-style controls does the Orthos Joker feature?

The Orthos Joker includes AR-style controls such as an ambidextrous safety selector, an ambidextrous magazine release, and an AR-style bolt catch with a unique hold-open feature.

How does the bolt catch on the Orthos Joker work?

The Orthos Joker's bolt catch has a unique mechanism. When the bolt is pulled back, the lever can be flicked upwards to hold the bolt open, and flicked down to release it. It produces an audible 'ping' when the bolt goes home.

Does the Orthos Joker come with an optic or silencer?

Typically, the Orthos Joker comes as configured, meaning optics and silencers are usually aftermarket additions. The model shown in the video had an Eotech optic and a YHM Victor 12 silencer attached.

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