Customer Reviews for SRM Arms Model 1216 Black 12 Gauge Shotgun

This is a fantastic shotgun that combines uniqueness and practicality into one compact package. The overall length and weight of the firearm is ideal for handling indoors, should it be needed for home defense (which is the primary reason I got it). Its magazine is basically just four separate tubes that detach from the main platform, which allows different special uses like putting different ammunition into different tubes so they load when the specific designated tube is aligned to feed (one way I like to utilize them myself is to load three out of four tubes, then load the magazine in with the empty tube as a kind of "cowboy load" akin to old revolvers, for extra safety around the house). The bolt, when open, will automatically close and load a shell into the chamber AUTOMATICALLY (which is part of the reason I use the aforementioned magazine load around the house), so do be aware of that, as it is not a common feature on other firearms. It is excellent for loading at a range or in action, but something to watch out for if you're not in a ready position or are not wanting to shoot immediately. Getting to the receiver, and other basic internals is as easy as removing a pin and swinging this baby open, which is a very welcome and easy system. It makes it easy to clean, and I have yet to do a deep clean (about 100 rounds or so, wanted to wait until then to make this review), but a clean past "basic" is super simple because of this. Now for the fun part, the performance. So what you're getting here is basically four semi-auto shotguns that you can switch between by rotating the cylinder. You'll get 16 shells (plus one) before having to reload, which makes this very fun at the range, and gives you more than enough peace of mind for home defense, should you need it. I was ever so slightly hesitant about whether or not the off-hand contact on the gun would be uncomfortable given that the only space you really have is the magazine, but it's actually surprisingly comfortable, as is the stock in my personal opinion. Plenty of picatinny rail as well, which I'm a huge fan of. Please do note though that it does not come with sights of any sort, so you'll have to get your own on it or shoot without (which is what I do and manage just fine, and it's a shotgun, so sights aren't really mandatory unless you're shooting slugs). If you do get sights for it though, there's a separate teensy rail for front sights specifically, so you're getting that long sight picture for maximum accuracy and not taking up rail space for other accessories! During my first 100 or so shots there were a few feeding issues, but they are all immensely easy to fix and only required a pull of the bolt. You'll also get bonus cool points at the range, as it's not a very common gun to see. The absolute only downside I can possibly think of aside from not coming with sights is that it only comes with one magazine, and getting any extra will most certainly run you a pretty penny, but that is also not too big of a deal since you'll be rocking 16 shells in one magazine. All round a superb choice for an unconventional yet awesome shotgun, and honestly probably my favorite firearm in my whole collection as a fan of shotguns and revolvers; this thing is like a marriage of both in the best way possible.

I used layaway to purchase this gun, worked out great. Took to range and tore up some targets great gun.

Do not buy this firearm. It is strictly junk. I can't get 4 shots fired without it jamming or even cycle to next round. Now I'm stuck with a undependable piece of vile

This shotgun is a beast! Once you get used to the mechanics it's nice to have four tubes of bang pills!

This is an amazing shotgun. High capacity, function, takedown, ambi... reliable weapon. Does not like light low base trap loads. I choose to use Troy flip up sights with a Streamlight ProTac light with pressure switch. The incorporated rails make set up easy for ambi use. Price made me waiver on my decision to buy this weapon. No regrets.
JuiceT

So far so good. Bought it a week ago and functions perfectly so far. Only surprise is that mags will not hold 16 x 3" shells. I felt this should have been disclosed somewhere prominently. It does hold 16 x 2 3/4" shells OR it will hold and cycle just fine TWELVE of the 3" shells. Just a heads-up. Recoil is present - not as bad as a double barrel, but somewhere in between that and a typical automatic shotgun. Overall, I like it for my mission.