[SHOT 2020] New Shotguns and More From Rock Island Armory

    Rock Island Armory Shotguns

    At SHOT Show 2020, Armscor, the parent company of Rock Island Armory debuted a few new shotguns as well as a compact double stack 1911 and tactical rifle chambered in 22 TCM.

    New Shotguns and More From Rock Island Armory

    The Philippine based gun manufacturer is known for their budget priced firearms, particularly 1911s. However, over the past few years they’ve started to expand into other segments.

    VRBP-100 Bullpup Shotguns

    Rock Island Armory Bullpup Shotgun

    Rock Island Armory’s new VRBP-100 is a semi-auto 12ga bullpup shotgun. It includes a polymer stock with multiple rubber butt pads to adjust the length of pull. Up top is a full Picatinny rail with flip up sights. The upper receiver is made out of 7075 T6 aluminum with the non-reciprocating forward mounted charging handle on the left hand side. Included is a 5+1 mag, but you can also use any of the VR series mags from Rock Island. MSRP is $774.

    VRPA40 Mag Fed Shotguns

    Rock Island Armory Mag Fed Shotgun

    The VRPA40 is made out of 7075 T6 aluminum and includes a polymer stock, 20″ barrel with a heat shield up top, adjustable rear sight and a fiber optic front sight. Included is a 5+1 mag, you can also use VR series mags. MSRP is TBD.

    California Compliant VR80 Shotguns

    Rock Island Armory CA shotgun

    Last year Rock Island Armory debuted their VR80, a mag fed AR-styled shotgun. Well new for this year are two California compliant versions. One version has the pistol grip blocked off.

    Rock Island Armory California Shotgun

    The other has a pin that you pull out to open the action and drop the magazine.

    But wait, there’s more! Along with a few new shotguns Rock Island Armory debuted a new pistol and rifle at the show.

    BBR 3.10 Pistol

    Rock Island Armory 310

    Also new from Rock Island Armory is their BBR 3.10 pistol. It’s their smallest and lightest .45 ACP handgun in their lineup. It uses a double stack magazine with a 10+1 capacity. It’s 3.10″ in length and 4.55″ in height and weights in at 2lbs empty. The BBR 3.10 pistol has an MSRP of $699 and should be available from dealers soon.

    M22 TCM Tactical Rifle

    Rock Island Armory TCM 22 Tactical

    The M22 TCM has been around for a while, but new is their M22 TCM Tactical rifle. Chambered in their high velocity 22 TCM round, the Tactical model comes with a polymer stock that has an adjustable length of pull as well as comb height. Also included is a metal top rail for optics and a 22″ barrel. Included is a 5+1 magazine but you can also use the 17 round mags from the 22 TCM 1911. MSRP is $449 and they’re available now.

    Ray I.

    Long time gun enthusiast, Sci-Fi nerd, Whiskey drinker, online marketer and blogger. My daily firearms musings can be found over at my gun blog ArmoryBlog.com and Instagram.

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