This wild new pump-action shotgun was turning some heads at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas: the Rock Island Armory PK-12 "Pak-Out."
The innovative firearm has a folding stock, but it also folds in half at the action, meaning it breaks down into a pretty compact takedown shotgun that folds to the length of its barrel with some serious capability.
"At just 37.25 inches long unfolded — and only 18.5 inches when folded — this 12-gauge, American-made firearm is compact, portable, and ready for anything."
The action includes a spring-assisted pump: you pull the slide back to eject the spent shell, and a spring helps push it forward to load a new round and close the breech.
It boasts a 4+1 shell capacity with an 18.5 inch barrel, it’s built for smooth action and serious performance. The PK-12 chambers up to 3-inch shells, and is built in the USA.
At an MRP of $650, it might join the Hook & Barrel list of the top shotguns for under $1000.
Summary
- The firearm folds completely in half at the action to maximize portability for wilderness backpackers.
- The folded length matches the barrel, measuring a highly compact 18.5 inches overall.
- A spring-assisted pump action forces the slide forward automatically to chamber fresh 12-gauge shells.
- The American-made shotgun handles versatility by reliably cycling up to 3-inch high-power magnum shells.
- The smoothbore barrel features interchangeable threads, making the platform fully compatible with standard Rem-Choke systems.
RIA PK-12 Pak-Out Specs
Caliber: 12 gauge
Action: Pump
Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 18.5 inches
Overall Length: 37.25 inches
Overall Width: 1.85 inches
Overall Height: 8 inches
Sights: Iron Sights w/ Silver Rod
Safety: Cross-Bolt
Finish: Anodized
Stock: Fixed Polymer with VFR Grip, folding, telescoping
Barrel: Smoothbore Standard
Chokes: Rem-Choke compatible (13/16x32)
MRP: $650
