Range Day at SHOT Show 2026 is where weird ideas either flop or quietly impress. At the Rock Island Armory bay, the new PK-12 “Pak-Out” landed firmly in the second camp.
This is a 12-gauge pump gun built around one idea: shrink it down without turning it into a gimmick.
Unfolded, the Pak-Out measures 37.25 inches. Folded, it collapses to roughly 18.5 inches. Small enough to stash in a backpack without feeling like you’re hauling plumbing. The trick is a clever folding system that locks at the rear sight, then swings the stock over cleanly. No awkward muzzle gymnastics, no circus act.
Once it’s open, it’s a straightforward pump shotgun with a pistol grip, adjustable stock, and onboard shell storage. Capacity is 4+1, feeding 3-inch shells through an 18.5-inch barrel.
The real curveball? The action.
This is a spring-assisted pump, meaning once you pull it rearward and release, the forend drives itself forward and chambers the next round. It’s not semi-auto, but it’s noticeably smoother and faster than your average pump, especially under stress or rapid cycling.
At 6.7 pounds, the Pak-Out stays manageable, and the overall setup feels aimed at personal protection, truck-gun duty, or compact storage rather than turning heads on a clay field. It’s not flashy. It’s just different, and different in a way that makes sense.
We see a lot of “innovation” at SHOT. This one earns the label.
Key Specs of Rock Island Armory Pak-Out
- Caliber: 12 Gauge
- Action: Spring-Assisted Pump
- Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel: 18.5″
- Overall Length: 37.25″ (18.5″ folded)
- Weight: 6.7 lbs
- Chamber: Up to 3″ shells
- Purpose: Personal protection, recreational shooting, hunting
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Interesting update on Folding Shotgun — SHOT Show 2026. Curious how the grades will trend next quarter.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Interesting update on Folding Shotgun — SHOT Show 2026. Curious how the grades will trend next quarter.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
If AISC keeps dropping, this becomes investable for me.
I like the balance sheet here—less leverage than peers.
Uranium names keep pushing higher—supply still tight into 2026.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Silver leverage is strong here; beta cuts both ways though.
Production mix shifting toward USA might help margins if metals stay firm.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
If AISC keeps dropping, this becomes investable for me.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Uranium names keep pushing higher—supply still tight into 2026.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
If AISC keeps dropping, this becomes investable for me.
If AISC keeps dropping, this becomes investable for me.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Interesting update on Folding Shotgun — SHOT Show 2026. Curious how the grades will trend next quarter.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Silver leverage is strong here; beta cuts both ways though.
Exploration results look promising, but permitting will be the key risk.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
The cost guidance is better than expected. If they deliver, the stock could rerate.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.