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American Gun Craft Launches Innovative ROTO 12 Shotgun Series

Author: | Publish Date: Apr 15, 2025 | Fact checked by: Marko Lalovic

American Gun Craft, renowned for their expertly handcrafted firearms, has introduced three groundbreaking models in their ROTO 12 shotgun lineup. These innovative firearms combine advanced engineering with traditional craftsmanship, offering firearm enthusiasts unique options that don't require an FFL transfer.

The ROTO 12 CS "Chain Saw" Shotgun

This 8-round, 12-gauge, cylinder-fed shotgun is compatible with standard AR15 style grips and stocks with buffer tubes. Its most distinctive feature is the automatically rotating 8-round cylinder that advances with each trigger pull, delivering rapid-fire capability. The compact 10-inch barrel includes picatinny rails above and below for mounting various accessories. Users can purchase additional quick-change 8-round drums separately, and the system is designed for fast loading using AGC's proprietary fast load slugs.

MSRP: $1,535.00

The ROTO 12 Shotgun

The standard ROTO 12 model maintains the 8-round, 12-gauge, cylinder-fed configuration but is specifically designed to mount onto firearms equipped with picatinny rail systems, including most AR and AK platforms. Installation is straightforward using standard picatinny-to-picatinny adapters. Like its "Chain Saw" counterpart, this model features an automatically rotating cylinder for rapid firing and a 10-inch barrel that accommodates mounting on most rail-equipped rifles and pistols. Additional quick-change cylinders and AGC fast load slugs are available separately.

MSRP: $1,525.00

The ROTO 12 Compact Shotgun

The most streamlined option in the lineup, the Compact model measures just 8 inches in overall length while still offering the same 8-round, 12-gauge capacity with automatic cylinder rotation. It accepts standard AR15 style grips and stocks with buffer tubes (not included with purchase). Like the other models, it accommodates additional quick-change drums and is compatible with AGC fast load slugs.

MSRP: $1,255.00

Each model in the ROTO 12 family showcases American Gun Craft's commitment to innovative firearms design while maintaining practical functionality for enthusiasts.

Aleksa Miladinovic

Aleksa Miladinovic is a passionate technology enthusiast born and raised in Serbia, whose interest in defense technology was sparked by his country's rich firearms manufacturing heritage. His journey began when attending a Partner defense exhibition in Belgrade, where he was captivated by the innovative engineering and precision mechanics behind modern defense systems. With Serbia being a significant producer of military equipment in the region, Aleksa has developed a deep appreciation for the technical advancements and engineering excellence that the firearms industry represents.