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Customer Reviews for Rock Island Armory All Generation Tactical 12 Gauge 18.5" Nickel


Rock Island Armory All Generation Tactical 12 Gauge 18.5 Nickel Buy Now

61 Reviews. 4.7 out of 5 Stars!
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Patrick N on 06/08/2026
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just having an issue with this beautiful gun. It is always jamming up on me. I am trying to figure out if it is bullet types or the mechanism wasn't great. However, the handle feels fine. I cannot wait to get it working smoothly. Buds sends all my guns on time.

George T on 08/03/2025
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very nice shotgun, looks great and operates flawlessly.

Craig T on 07/12/2025
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This is a very good looking shotgun and very well built. Arrived quick and nicely packaged. The pump action was much stiffer than expected right out of the box, but I suspect it should loosen up with oil and practice.

John Mark M on 07/07/2025
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Bought for home defense. Have not fired any rounds through it yet. Waiting on reservation at outdoor firing range that allows long guns. Nice shotgun.

Alfred H on 06/29/2025
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very fine weapon and at a great price

Anthony Z on 06/25/2025
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: Rock Island Armory All Generation Tactical 12 Gauge 18.5” – Nickel This shotgun is definitely a “you get what you pay for” kind of purchase. On the positive side, it’s cheap, has an attractive nickel finish, and comes with familiar Magpul furniture, which gives it a modern, tactical look. However, once you handle it, the downsides become clear. It feels flimsy and lightweight, with a build quality that doesn’t inspire much confidence for anything beyond casual use. I wouldn’t trust it to hold up under heavy abuse or field use; hence, it feels more like a novelty or range toy than a serious working shotgun. If you’re looking for something inexpensive with cool looks and basic function, it’s not a bad pickup. But if you want rugged reliability, you’ll probably want to spend a bit more.

Stanley G on 04/28/2025
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

this is a great gun ,good quality, rock island is coming a long i love Smith ,ruger but they are getting out of my price range so that why i buy this gun because it doesn't break the bank great gun

Benjamin R on 04/15/2025
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought this to make it into a rifled slug gun for deer hunting and chose this one because it was the only short barreled shot gun that had inter-changable chokes. I bought a rifle choke tube to use with it to increase the accuracy. The pump is a little sticky to use and so far after about 100 rounds, it has not loosened up any, but it is still a pleasure to shoot and it looks really good. As usual the purchase was very easy with Buds and the shipping was extremely fast.

David B on 01/09/2025
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

awesome product works great

Don B on 12/19/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great Shotgun as for shopping experience and pick up when order came in Jeff at counter was friendly, informative, and very helpful. As for checkout John dropped shotgun from counter and only replied uhg !!! We were very disappointed to see shotgun dropped from counter !!! I am sure it is on cash register video tape. Nevertheless it is currently functional.

Jeff T on 11/24/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Operates and cycles like any expensive brands. Ive run about 60 rounds through it and have never had an issue. Bought and kept secure for home defense. Great weapon.

William G on 05/15/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Right out of the box, this shotgun was flawless after 25 shells, running a hotter load thru it and another 25 box of shells, and I couldn't be happier. The RIA, was smooth. The pump was excellent, and I love the finish. By far one of the top purchases I made. Budsgun shop is the place to purchase your next firearm!!!!!

Jacob D on 04/09/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great shotgun, looks amazing and is budget friendly

Steve R on 02/14/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I don't know how RIA can make this gun for the price but am glad they do. I never favored short barrel shotguns with fixed open chokes but this thing comes with 3 standard interchangeable choke tubes, heat shied, nice sights, heavy duty poly furniture, and a very attractive marine finish, not to mention adjustable checkpiece, all the goodies. Don't pay $500 and more for a defensive shotgun when you can buy this one for about half of that.

Marco C on 12/06/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Wow, this is what you call power! This one kicks like a mule very powerful gun, use extra padding for the recoil

Darryl J on 09/25/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great price for an awesome looking gun my trench gun I love it buds is awesome.

Joe A on 09/04/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun at a great price. Need more

Sergio B on 07/25/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

muy buena bastante comoda

David J on 07/25/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very nice gun. Home defense is the name of the game.

Gregory J on 06/14/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Awesome gun! Rugged AND reliable. I highly recomend.

Charles H on 06/07/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Wow, what a great shotgun. Upon delivery to the FFL dealer, I got several positive comments from onlookers. The shotgun is lighter than I thought and has a butter smooth action even if brand new. The features abound in this gun from the stock to the front sight. With the included chokes and wrench in a nice little case and the heat shield, it just screams as a great value. With a lifetime warranty, how can you go wrong. Even a padded box is cool to protect this shotgun. I ordered the shotgun from Buds on Sunday night and received it today which is Wednesday. The entire process was perfectly seemless, and I now have a fantastic home defense weapon. IMO, don't hesitate, buy one from Buds asap. You will not regret it!

Roger S on 05/04/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great shotgun, perfect for home protection.

Andrew W on 04/22/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This shotgun is mounted above my guest room closet. I bought it due to cheap price and broke it in after about 650 shells. Action just continued to get smoother and smoother.

Aubrey H on 04/01/2023
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

decent shotgun for the money. i thought that the galvenized finish wouldn't rust........it's starting to rust a bit. i keep it in my rifle boot on my atv.

George S on 03/29/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent value for this gun. No flaws in the finish, Racks very easy and easy to load. Light enough for women to hndle & load. Plus you get 3 different chocks w. tool to rtemove and install. Great product for home protection.

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