--- 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.md" 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 ![]() Fostech Outdoors's Origin-12 is a beast of a weapon and may be the fastest cycling shotgun in the world. --- 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]()." [via GIPHY]() 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](). "When you shoot it, it takes recoil out of it, and it punches you on target." [via GIPHY]() 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](). 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]() 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](). Thank you very much for your support. You rock! ### Related: [This automatic shotgun fires 360 rounds of bad intentions per minute]() https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnrsvUanLfU ([Iraqveteran8888](), 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]() ## More - [This automatic shotgun fires 360 rounds of bad intentions per minute]() - [The best shotgun options to buy in 2023]() - [Best options for a home defense shotgun]() - [How to choose a red dot for your shotgun]() - [This crazy Soviet shotgun used rejected aircraft cannon barrels]() - [CMP boss says M14s will be under $2,000. They have trench shotguns too.]() - [Best red dot sights for shotguns]() - [Beretta’s top-tier 1301 is a combat shotgun for the drone age]()