| Remington Versa Max | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic shotgun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Unit cost | MSRP: $1485 (Synthetic or Tactical), $1088 (Sportsman) |
| Produced | 2010 – c. 2020 |
| Variants | Sportsman, Tactical |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg) (26") |
| Length | 47+15⁄16 inches (121.8 cm) (26") |
| Barrel length | 26 or 28 in (66 or 71 cm); tactical and turkey models 22 in (56 cm) |
| Cartridge | 12 gauge (up to 3½" length) |
| Action | Semi-automatic gas-operated |
| Feed system | Tube magazine: 3+1 rounds (2+1 with 3½" shells); Tactical version 8+1 (10+1 with extension) |
| Sights | Fiber-optic; bead on Sportsman |
| References | [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 2+3⁄4 inches (7.0 cm), 3 inches (7.6 cm), and 3+1⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) 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]
As of June 2020[update], Remington listed seven versions on their website:[1]
There were additionally two tactical offerings, the Tactical and Competition Tactical.[7]