| Remington Versa Max | |
| Origin: | United States |
| Type: | Semi-automatic shotgun |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Manufacturer: | Remington Arms |
| Unit Cost: | MSRP $1485 (Synthetic or Tactical), $1088 (Sportsman) |
| Production Date: | 2010 – c. 2020 |
| Variants: | Sportsman, Tactical |
| Weight: | 7.5lb (26") |
| Length: | NaNinches (26") |
| Part Length: | 26or
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| Cartridge: | 12 gauge (up to 3½" length) |
| Action: | Semi-automatic gas-operated |
| Feed: | Tube magazine 3+1 rounds (2+1 with 3½" shells); Tactical version 8+1 (10+1 with extension) |
| Sights: | Fiber-optic; bead on Sportsman |
| Ref: | [1] [2] [3] |
The Remington Versa Max, also styled as VERSA MAX, is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun introduced by Remington Arms in 2010. It is chambered to use 12 gauge shells of NaNinches, 3inches, and NaNinches in length.[4] It was named the shotgun of the year for 2011 by American Rifleman.[5]
The Versa Max features a patented gas-operated reloading system that "self-regulates gas pressure, based on the length of the shell".[1] The internal cup that holds a shell when it is fired has a series of holes that regulate gas flow; shorter shells expose more of the holes than longer shells.[1] [4] Remington states that the Versa Max "reduces 12 gauge recoil to that of a 20 gauge."[6] The action of the Versa Max is a redesign of the Benelli M4.[3]
The Versa Max Sportsman is a reduced-cost variant of the Versa Max. Differences include a bead sight rather than a fiber-optic sight, only one choke rather than five chokes, and reduced cosmetics.[4]
, Remington listed seven versions on their website:[1]
There were additionally two tactical offerings, the Tactical and Competition Tactical.[7]