RIA Pak-Out FOLDING Pump Action Shotgun

[Talyn]

Rock Island Armory’s Pak-Out folding 12-gauge may claim the title as the most unique new gun on the SHOT Show floor this year.

The Pak-Out looks like a standard pump-action shotgun in the unfolded configuration, but looks can be misleading. The pump is spring-loaded and returns to the forward position under spring tension. So, unlike traditional pump actions where the shooter pulls the pump to the rear before pushing it forward, on the Pak-Out, you pull the pump back, then let go, and it runs forward into battery on its own, sort of like working the bolt on an AK.

The interesting part is when the gun folds up. Simply push the rear sight assembly to the rear. This retracts a locking pin, allowing the receiver to fold forward on a pivot pin at the front of the receiver, much like an AR-15 receiver pivots open for cleaning.

With the gun in the folded configuration, the magazine tube still retains the shells. This also means it is possible to load the magazine tube while the gun is broken open. On the shotgun version, the stock also folds to make a smaller overall

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[Shibadog]

Very interesting. If that lower (or the upper) rotated like an fox I’d be on it like white on rice.

 

[Grayfox]

While it may fold to half as long, it ends up three times wider. I think that makes it harder to pack.

 

[Talyn]

While it may fold to half as long, it ends up three times wider. I think that makes it harder to pack.

It's only wider because of the folding stock (to the side).

The receiver & barrel haves don't add to the width when folded on the same plane (aka axis), as per the pic.

 

[SL66]

Total folded package 26" x ?

 

[SL66]

Love the idea of spring assisted return to battery.

 

[UC_Guy 1971]

I wonder if you could get it with the pistol grip being part of the side folding or without a pistol grip; so it will fold tighter?

 

[Talyn]

https://www.guns.com/news/2026/01/30/rock-islands-folding-pak-out-shotgun-breaks-the-internet

 

[PieterCoetzee]

What role does it serve? A Rem 870 or Moss 500 with a folding stock it the same size (or very close) and simpler design

 

[Talyn]

Contact RRA with your "opinion".

 

[GPS]

If the pistol grip assembly twisted out of the way or folded as well, that would be a much better design.

 

[SL66]

Contact RRA with your "opinion".

Why you mad bro?

 

[Talyn]

Nobody's mad, just folks that don't like the design should contact the manufacturer so they can improve the design.

 

[Talyn]

If the pistol grip assembly twisted out of the way or folded as well, that would be a much better design.

It appears that part of the receiver (lower) helps retain the shells in the mag tube when folded.

Something that twists like the latest Gen Keltec PCC would have to have some sort of block to keep the shells from dumping out of the mag tube.

 

[GPS]

It appears that part of the receiver (lower) helps retain the shells in the mag tube when folded.

Something that twists like the latest Gen Keltec PCC would have to have some sort of block to keep the shells from dumping out of the mag tube.

The grip can have a hinge, much like the GAU-5/A. https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog...the-usafs-new-survival-rifle-the-gau-5a-asdw/

Other than that, the grip rotating can occur in a track then lock in a groove if the spring is inside of the structure.

 

[Talyn]

The grip can have a hinge, much like the GAU-5/A. https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog...the-usafs-new-survival-rifle-the-gau-5a-asdw/

Other than that, the grip rotating can occur in a track then lock in a groove if the spring is inside of the structure.

Yes, the grip can like the GAU-5/A, but I think most of the negative comments are related to the upper/lower hinge point, that prevents the design from folding further.

 

[Belt Fed]

Pretty neat, i'd like to see one in person. it may come home with me..er uhhh, let me rephrase that. i'll see if @BET7 has one for rent.

 

[PieterCoetzee]

Contact RRA with your "opinion".

Im not sure why you seem offended. You started a thread about a new gun and others have pointed out some apparent shortcomings. Its not directed at you personally. I suppose you could say its unique; but you still havent answered WHAT role it serves. The biggest objection is that its not compact when folded, so why make it fold?

The manufacturer will discover the objection when it fails to sell