---
title: "This is perhaps the fastest shotgun in the world"
date: "2018-11-01"
modified: "2020-10-22"
authors:
  - name: "Eric Milzarski"
    link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/eric/"
url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-tactical/this-is-perhaps-the-fastest-shotgun-in-the-world/"
categories:
  - "Tactical"
  - "Weapons"
---

# This is perhaps the fastest shotgun in the world

![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/assets.rbl.ms/17311303/origin.jpg>)

Fostech Outdoors's Origin-12 is a beast of a weapon and may be the fastest cycling shotgun in the world.

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The gas powered build of the Origin-12 allows it to unleash hell at an insane rate of fire — if your trigger finger can keep up.

"This thing can smoke an AA-12 in terms of speed," said Eric in the IV8888 video below. "Bear in mind, an [AA-12 is only about 360 rpm](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-tactical/aa12-automatic-shotgun-fires-360-rounds-of-bad-intentions-per-minute/>)."

[via GIPHY](<https://giphy.com/gifs/KIZAZgRG0DeRG>)

Released in 2013, the Origin-12 comes standard with a five-round 12-gauge magazine or an optional 30-round drum.

The design of the Origin-12 is made to greatly reduce recoil. The barrel is placed lower than the chamber and butt stock.

"In-line shotguns, when you shoot them, they climb. Pure physics will tell you about this firearm," Fostech Outdoors executive Judd Foster said [at SHOT Show 2016](<https://www.defensereview.com/fostech-origin-12-mag-fed-semi-auto-12-gauge-combattactical-shotgun-manpackable-military-grade-pistonop-rod-shotgun-with-quick-change-barrel-qcb-system-and-quick-takedown-videos/>). "When you shoot it, it takes recoil out of it, and it punches you on target."

[via GIPHY](<https://giphy.com/gifs/AGQ4KhigOwgUg>)

According to Fostech Outdoors, there will soon be conversion kits to allow 7.62 and 5.56mm fire coming in 2018. If you're interested in having a forward grip, check out the [Origin-12 SBV](<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7krlrcGtmst=150s>). It's an arm braced, smooth bore, 12-gauge non-NFA Firearm.

"The Fostech Origin-12 is an awesome piece of hardware. As far as I know, its is the fastest cycling shotgun in the world, " IV8888's Eric said.

[via GIPHY](<https://giphy.com/gifs/d6RIEuDqBzMTS>)

Check out the IraqVeteran8888 video down below:

WRITER'S NOTE: I would like to personally thank you, the community, for bringing this beauty to my attention. The inspiration for this post goes to Marc Allen from this [Facebook post](<https://www.facebook.com/themighty/posts/1079423038856263>). Thank you very much for your support. You rock!

### Related: [This automatic shotgun fires 360 rounds of bad intentions per minute](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-tactical/aa12-automatic-shotgun-fires-360-rounds-of-bad-intentions-per-minute/>)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnrsvUanLfU

([Iraqveteran8888](<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJHDMgKWWvOsdyRF3HPVEw>), YouTube)

## Author
Eric is a U.S. Army veteran and was deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division where he served as a radio operator. After being honorably discharged, he then pursued a career in the film and television world.He is now the resident "nerd" at We Are The Mighty. To follow Eric on social media: please check out the links below. [Facebook](<https://www.facebook.com/EricMilzarski/>)