the VR80 CA has a fixed magazine (its not detachable) ** Magazine is fixed to receiver as part of compliance standard, is not a detachable mag! ** the VR80 has a detachable magazine the fixed magazine makes it CA compliant see shotguns at link budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/california_restrictions.pdf

Charles, there is no difference other than it has been certified for sale in CA making the model number VR80CA necessary to be sold in California. This is true of many other firearms as well in CA. They are very very specific. Example : budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/79491/sig+sauer+238380hdca+p238+hd+%2aca+approved%2a+380+acp+27%22