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RIA VRPA40

Discussion in 'Shotguns' started by Robbins290, Sep 28, 2021.

  1. Robbins290

    Robbins290 Member

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    Robbins290, Sep 28, 2021
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  2. Fine Figure of a Man

    Fine Figure of a Man Member

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    Box mag is all I need to see.
     
    Fine Figure of a Man, Sep 28, 2021
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  3. The Happy Kaboomer

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    Yep. a bulky box mag and an EMPTY magazine tube........Mall Ninga gun
     
    The Happy Kaboomer, Sep 29, 2021
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  4. JShirley

    JShirley Administrator Staff Member

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    If it doesn't hold shells, that's not a "magazine tube". The forend has to ride on something.

    I picked one up today. The ghost ring sight looks usable, length of pull can be adjusted a little in a few minutes, and it has a cheek riser, in case you want optics. Oh, and it came with
    o 3 common pattern* choke tubes in a hard case
    o 2 5-rd mags

    Not interested? (Shrug.) Don't buy one. But it definitely doesn't appear to be cheap crap. I'll update, once I've had a chance to shoot it.

    John

    *Mobil

    IMG_20211023_144426~3.jpg IMG_20211023_224220~3.jpg
     
    JShirley, Oct 23, 2021
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  5. BlueHeelerFl

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    Nice! Let us know how it runs.

    I like the idea of a mag fed pump shotgun. The ease of unloading is a major benefit, especially for someone new to shotguns.

    It would make a good RV or a traveling shotgun. Since its illegal in some states to drive with a loaded long arm, this would be a real easy and safe way to load and unload when stopping for the night
     
    BlueHeelerFl, Oct 28, 2021
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  6. The Happy Kaboomer

    The Happy Kaboomer Member

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    You're right. Not a magazine tube..............BUT IT COULD BE ONE with a plug and spring. So you haven't eliminated anything or gained anything. Just a useless mall ninga toy.
     
    The Happy Kaboomer, Oct 28, 2021
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  7. JShirley

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    Unless it actually goes bang. In which case, it is a fully functioning shotgun with features that cost $500 or more in competitors. :scrutiny:. (Reference: notice no chokes, and only a bead sight.) Also, the user has "gained" a detachable magazine.

    Also, not sure exactly what a "ninga" is.

    John
     
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  8. Insignificant bill

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    I kind of like it.
     
    Insignificant bill, Oct 29, 2021
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  9. lemaymiami

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    I'll be looking for that review - and I always pay close attention to Shirley's posts...

    That said, after a looking at those photos it wouldn't be my first choice...
     
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  10. dh1633pm

    dh1633pm Contributing Member

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    Mag feed shotguns not really my thing. I don't know of anyone that has this model. Lack of reviews might be lack of prevalence in the market place. This might be a no for me, even if the shotgun is extremely reliable. Might mean the product might be short lived.
     
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  11. JShirley

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    I won't say it's pretty, but the ghost ring sights look very usable, and I liked quickly being able to take out a spacer and reduce LOP. The main potential downside I see is that it's very lightweight. I added one of my heavier RDS (Romeo 7), both because I think it's sturdy enough to take the recoil, and because I'm happy to add some weight.

    John
     
    JShirley, Oct 29, 2021
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  12. Insignificant bill

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    Youtube has some reviews
     
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  13. lemaymiami

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    Enough weight in any weapon that comes with a good bit of recoil is a very good idea. Being able to get off a second accurate shot in a fluid situation is important. Understatement
     
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  14. JShirley

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    Bit of an update: I got a response from RIA regarding my "rebate" and free mags.

    It looks like there's a hangup with my free mag code. It appeared to work last night, but I didn't complete the transaction. Today, the code says it's not valid.

    The "rebate" appears to more properly be a discount off Armscor products. Instead of getting $100 check for 2 shotguns, I got 100 12 ga slugs for shipping ($16). That ain't bad.

    More info as I have it.

    John
     
    JShirley, Nov 10, 2021
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  15. rust collector

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    Keep us posted! I have had good luck with RIA/Armscor.
     
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  16. Snowdog

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    One day I'll likely own a shotgun with a magazine but I'm nearly certain it will be of a semi-auto bullpup flavor. I happen to like tubular magazines for shotguns. Now that I reload my own shells, I've been looking into making some shorter shotgun shells for 3/4oz Lee Key Drive slugs and Lyman Devastators. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to pack 9+1 full-power slugs in my 590.
     
    Snowdog, Nov 17, 2021
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  17. RH45

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    The 2 drawbacks to box fed shotguns is that shotgun shells are plastic and especially in hot weather can, and will deform. The other drawback is that shotgun shells have pretty big rims on the brass, and you can always get "rimlock" where, due to recoil, when the shells are bouncing, in the magazine, a rim will hook over the top of the next shell under it, and not feed.
    I was running a box fed shotgun for 3-gun matches and even though never had "rimlock" while shooting, saw it several times when unloading partial magazines.
     
    RH45, Jan 9, 2022
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