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SRM Arms Model 1216

8/27/2012

Billed as the first 16-round semi-automatic shotgun, the SRM Arms Model 1216 places itself firmly within the tactical home-defense shotgun discussion.

Featuring SRM's quad-tube revolving magazine (which the operator can manually rotate with the flip of a switch), the 1216 offers 16-rounds of easily reloadable power. The magazine can be dropped and replaced with a loaded one almost instantly, eliminating the reloading issues that plague some of the tactical shotguns on the market.

The magazine is suited for 2 ¾” or 3” inch shells and can handle game loads, trap loads, slugs and other specialty rounds. The 1216's tactical design also opens up to a whole world of accessories and add-ons.

Powerful and versatile, the 1216 is well worth considering if you're looking for a shotgun to defend your home—and it meets the high standards required of a Gun of the Week.

Technical Specifications:

Length: 32½"
Weight: 7.25 lbs.
Magazine Type: Detachable, Manually Indexing
Capacity: 16 rounds
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Cartridge: 12 Gauge, 2¾" and 3"
Round Types: Game loads, Trap loads, Slug, #00 Buck, specialty rounds
MSRP: $2,400-$2,700 (prices vary)

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  • Jess

    5/4/2013 11:38:40 PM

    This is a fine work of art, those that say it is too expensive, well it is the first of it's kind. if you fire it even once you will be in love, it eats anything you run through it. as far as rotating the cylinder simple, same as dropping and slamming home a fresh mag. Practice Practice. in the defense of freedom , the 2nd amendment. IN GOD WE TRUST.

  • Joel

    4/14/2013 4:31:03 PM

    This is the Cadillac of shotguns. If you think it's too expensive either get a better job, work harder or look for a shotgun you can afford at Wal-Mart. I think the price is well worth it. Considering the KSG is so hard to get and costing as much as $2000 I'd be happy to pay $2200 (Locally) for a 16rd semi-auto, who wouldn't?! Show me a better gun that cost less....

  • Dave

    4/13/2013 9:23:36 PM

    I just checked the price for this shotgun and it was $3000 and $225 per mag. Way too expensive!! I guess they will sell about 10 and go out of business.

  • Chris

    3/25/2013 4:24:02 PM

    18.5 inch barrel, 16 round capacity. Pricey yes.. But, one of the most versatile shotguns on the market next to possibly a KSG or UTS-15. Both of which have dual tubular magazines and are pump action. For any of you who think it's difficult to learn to rotate the mag or flip a switch on a gun like a KSG or UTS-15, then you clearly dont practice much with a firearm at all. I own a UTS-15, same rear selector switch as KSG, roughly the same price as the SRM(didn't know about it at the time of purchase) but my UTS holds 15 shots, manual pump, and flipping the switch to select a different tube takes 1 second at the most, and no effort. It's not like a Hollywood movie where you have to look at it to do it. Much like the portray the usage of Bolt Action or Lever Action guns.. The price is a bit steep, but look at the rising cost of all guns, and compare it to popular shotguns with simillar capacities or capabilities and it's not so bad. Beneli M4 Super 90s are about the same price and yet nobody is complaining about them? KSG is cheaper, holds less ammo, and is a pump action. This has a recoil delay system, holds 4 more rounds, detatchable magazine, quad tube for 4 different types of ammo! KSG only 2. When you add it all up, this is basicly if HK made a shotgun. And I've seen the quality of this gun in person, used it, loved it, and would have purchased it over my UTS-15 had I'd known about it at the time. If you just want a good, reliable, and cheap shotgun, go buy an 870 or M590, or even an M500. They will all do the job, but they don't have the features, versatility, or ability to match this gun at all. Just think about that when you review it for yourselves. Rotating the mag on this gun takes 1 second or less in skilled hands. I promise after about 8 rounds, you get the idea real quickly, and reloading a fresh mag is a breeze.

  • Cody

    2/21/2013 8:00:31 PM

    For those complaining about mag cost just print them. I made 2. If you actually shot one you would realize that the price isn't all that bad.PS 3D printers cost less than the gun. Mine cost $500.

  • Miguel

    2/17/2013 4:31:33 PM

    All of these comments about it being over-priced are absolutely ridiculous, and I'd bet were all written by highly under-qualified "critics." None of whom have any idea how much R&D, production, licensing, administration, advertising, and the whole laundry list of expenses accrued, just to produce one product in the gun business adds up to! And, on top of that, gun production isn't exactly the type of business that gets free governmental insurance, like "bail-outs"(unless you're making guns for them). You can easily buy a car, brand new, for $25,000 that's fast, reliable, the chics dig... Now, is that gonna be your argument to the Bentley dealer when the $250,000 car with a LOT more bells and whistles, faster, and gets more looks than the other, or are you gonna hang up your insecurity and realize this is America, where we aren't communists, and not everybody can afford the best? I can't afford to, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy one right now if I could- instead I'm slowly saving for one... And really?! Is it THAT much money considering the innovation and all involved? If all you have to comment on is the price,it's probably because you want one and can't afford it... If you can't face this, or simply don't understand business, just keep telling yourself the grapes are sour, and eventually you'll believe it.

  • christopher

    1/31/2013 5:20:50 PM

    Way to expensive!...

  • Zulu

    1/13/2013 8:53:53 AM

    Yesterday I picked up a 1216 with recoil pad, aggressive door beacher muzzle break, SRM flip up sights, extra magazine and sling, and although the price is heavy I'm 100[%] pleased. After a few magazines, cycling to the next tube was becoming as natural as a pump shotgun. The engineering is truly impressive because even with a full mag the weight is easily distributed and quite managable. As a high capacity shotgun it's not clumsy or cumbersome like having a drum hanging below, and the speed and firepower is nothing short of awesome. The compact and light weight nature of the gun made me concerned about recoil, but with the brake and pad its remarkably pleasurable to shoot. Loading some defensive 'T' buckshot in one tube, slugs, T shot, then slugs and the old picknic table was scrap wood for the firepit in seconds! Lol. That versatility to load different ammo in each tube of the magazine is a really nice feature. This is just a special weapon, and unbelievable fun to shoot. Yeah, you can buy 3 or 4 mossbergs for the same price, and if that's what you want go right ahead. There is nothing wrong with that. Not everyone can afford every firearm available on the market, but this shotgun is not designed to be something 'common' that every household can own, and it certainly shouldn't be someone's affordable first firearm purchase. I'm not rich but I've always preferred quality and unique features in a firearm overbuying something I already have basically, so I'd rather save and buy the 1216 personally. I have several shotguns for hunting and love them all. However, for a pure defense shotgun if you're looking for an extremely unique American made firearm with impressive capabilities, that frankly is a gem in anyone's collection, I'd save and buy this one.

  • mike

    1/12/2013 5:40:39 AM

    looks good, would look even better in gunsafe:P but so would a 50 cal and for the price ill go for the cal, good concept, speed loaders for the mags might come in handy if you have a case of shells to get rid of in a hurry, just saying :)

  • peatman27

    12/22/2012 11:06:02 PM

    and don't forget the magazines cost $200 .......wayyyyyy too much!!!!!

  • Nick

    12/21/2012 1:20:01 PM

    Good defense there Mark. Got a chance to fire one at a buddies skeet range. Shot a few time to get a kind of feel for it then went after some launched skeets. Did some double/doubles, you fire two off then 5 seconds later fire two more skeets off. Took me about a full magazine and a half to get my timing down. We let the gun cool down while we discussed the next wave of skeet launching I wanted to try. Full mag load (16 rounds) the guys loading three double launchers as fast as they could. Launch two skeets five seconds later second launcher fired off next two skeets, five seconds later third launcher fired its doubles off. 10 out of 16 and with less than an hour of practice with this gun. By the way I shoot skeet at best twice a year and have not been hunting with a shotgun in 21 years, more of a bow hunter. This gun is pricey for sure and if there was thing I would like to change or be able to modify on it, then it would be for a collapsible or foldable stock. This gun is just so much damn fun its freaky. I will have to save for a bit to get this but OH GOD YEAH I will do exactly that.

  • Mark

    11/19/2012 10:16:49 PM

    I am disappointed with some of the shortsighted comments below. This is a very specialized piece of equipment! I own a Benelli M3. Awesome semiautomatic shot gun. Works great and paid a premium for it. 8+1 if you know how to load it correctly. The SRM 1216 has impressive features. It is obviously a great piece of engineering. I don't know firsthand about its reliability so I won't speak to it. But if it is as reliable as my M3 then it is worth every penny. The comments about its operation with the rotating cylinders are very short sighted. "They don't automatically rotate.” Of course not. How could you hold on to it? The cylinders are the fore grip. If there was something designed for a stationary fore grip then there would be some added bulk to the gun, and weight and it would probably complicate magazine swaps too. You would go bang, bang, bang, bang, and click!?!?!?!? Ever heard of practice? If you own something for defense you shoot it, you practice with it, you learn it. Look at people who shoot revolvers in competition. They know exactly what they are doing and the speed loader is coming out of their belt right as round #6 leaves the barrel and off they are to the next target. Look at the inexperienced guy at the range with an autoloading pistol. Bang X 16, then click, and then they give that confused look and shortly realize the slide is locked back and they are empty. If you know your weapon you don’t fumble your weapon. It is an extension of your body. Is it expensive, yes, very. But you get what you pay for too. Compare it to a KSG. LOL! Good luck buying one for the MSRP of $800. They seem to be selling for 1100-1200 right now. BTW, I think for a pump gun it is probably a darn good piece! So, think a little deeper, look at the big picture before you make the comments. I now relinquish my sopabox!

  • Tim

    11/19/2012 1:43:03 PM

    Price point is too high for the common man. Good luck trying to sell these to all the rich folk.

  • ProfesjonalnyPolak

    11/15/2012 10:33:42 PM

    KSG 15 rounds pump $800 VS this thing +$2000 is no brainer for me. I can't find KSG then I will stay with my Mossberg 590A1 3in 7+1 never let me down. In this thing You have to rotate when is cold and you don't feel your fingers... under stress when you scared becose somebody want you up - good luck to you. Yes is nice toy - very expensive toy. I can blow up watermelons with my 590A1 just fine. If I hear 4 guys is kicking my door at 3am and I have this rotateing thing under my bed and 590A1 I will reach for proven pump action Mossberg 7+1 will take care this 4 guys with no problem. If zombie is coming for me I will raach for my AK47 and few drums. 16 rounds is not enough. (sorry for my broken english but you get my point.

  • Steve willoughby

    11/4/2012 9:27:14 AM

    The saga 12 has 12 round box magazines, and a 20 round drum, and now they come fully converted for around a thousand dollars. I have one and they work great, the only problem I have found is they can be hard to do a magazine change under stress.

  • john smith

    9/22/2012 4:02:27 AM

    $2,400???? greedy greedy greedy

  • Jason_SRM

    9/13/2012 1:37:39 PM

    @Northern-Lighs 1. The safety can easily be switched from right to left. All the controls on the weapon are ambidextrous. 2. Rotating the barrels is a piece of cake. You can unload 16 rounds in 5 seconds. 3. The price is right for this weapon. There's nothing else like it. Visit our website and take a close look at all the features this weapon offers. As I said, there is no other semi-auto, high capacity shotgun in the world that has features that our line of shotguns do. Thanks for your feedback!

  • Northern-Lighs

    8/31/2012 12:34:38 PM

    Three problems. First, the safety is on the wrong side from most guns and even the shooter in the video fumbles with it. Second....rotating the barrels and reloading a new cylinder seems to be a bit messy. In a high stress environment....this is deadly. Third...who's doing drugs when they priced this thing?

  • Mack [plastic] Missiletoe

    8/29/2012 12:35:47 AM

    Looks like the price of Plastic is going up...

  • Kboxvegas

    8/28/2012 5:27:02 PM

    I dont see a point to this if you have to rotate the tubes by hand. Bang Bang Bang Bang Click... Huh? ooh crap hold still. Ok were good. Bang Bang Bang... Same thing with the KSG, IF you can find one and IF they are not asking way over MSRP. I will take my Saiga 12ga with a 20rnd drum any day of the week over these.

  • noodles

    8/28/2012 2:49:25 PM

    What is the cost, and availability of extra magazines?

  • WMH

    8/28/2012 2:47:33 PM

    Perhaps SRM will take notice if enough people comment. The price is ridiculous. If you want to sell some shotguns you're going to have to come off that price. I won't consider it for anything above $1000. I also noted the difficulty the test shooter exhibited when rotating that mag-tube. Add a home defensive situation into that mix and you have a potentially deadly problem. This shotgun requires time on the trigger to gain proficiency so expect to spend lots of money on shells and range time.

  • JW

    8/28/2012 1:55:41 PM

    If a homeowner, while protecting himself and his family from an intruder, is unable to neutralize the threat with 7 rounds from his Mossberg 590, the additional nine rounds from the 1216 will not likely be of much value....against zombies, maybe.....against a single intruder, I think not.

  • Rick S.

    8/28/2012 7:58:38 AM

    I agree... Nice concept for a shotgun, but WAY overpriced! There is nothing unique enough about that shotgun that makes it worth $2K!! I *might* consider $1200. But that's still pushing it. Especially when you consider you can get a Kel-Tek KSG 12 for $799. Matt was spot on about that.

  • Ben

    8/28/2012 6:41:29 AM

    Agree it's a bit high priced. What's loaded weight? 20 gauge may be more practical from a handling standpoint. I much like the concept. Too expensive.

  • Nate

    8/28/2012 6:59:53 AM

    Price a little high. Maybe around $1000.00 would work

  • James Dulin

    8/27/2012 10:38:41 PM

    Ray said, "I was ready to go buy one until I saw the price tag." my thoughts exactly. imagine how many mossberg 500s i could buy with that money. anyone with that much money to spend on a home defense shotgun is probably not going to buy a home defense shotgun.

  • Doug

    8/27/2012 7:50:22 PM

    1) How long is the barrel? 2) How much is a spare magazine cost? 3) Does anyone have a video of this at a trap or skeet/clays range?

  • Ray

    8/27/2012 7:02:05 PM

    I was ready to go buy one until I saw the price tag.

  • larry c

    8/27/2012 6:57:12 PM

    divide that price about 5.... WAY TOO Pricey

  • Matthew Becker

    8/27/2012 4:03:10 PM

    the only thing that would make this better would be if the cyclenders rotated by them selfs, without the shooter have to turn them. I would buy this but the KSG 12 has just as many rounds, and is only $800 compared to $2000 so overview SMR 1216 + cool tactical look + 16 round capacity +simi-auto - $2000+ price tag - cylenders must be manually rotated - no room for underbarrel attachments suck as forgrip

  • Ben

    8/27/2012 3:53:25 PM

    I'll take one with a red dot.