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[@PowerheadThor]

Just a couple clarifications before I give you all my review. The gun is nickel coated, not chrome. It's an important distinction. The Meriva would not make a good marine shotgun, unless you really like pulling your gun apart and relubing it every time you take it out on the boat. The internals are steel. That being said, here goes: (Tl;dr, 4/5 stars, great gun at a great price, very few problems.) I bought one of these RIA Meriva 12g shotguns from my local gun shop, and I was incredibly surprised. The quality is way higher than I would have expected at such a low price. The fact that you get two different grips, two barrels, and three chokes adds to the already great value. That being said, there are a few small issues. Cons: -You will need to clean this gun pretty intensely. They come from Turkey, so they had to be covered in anti-rust agents for their trip. -The pistol grip is only held on by a single screw that runs through the back of the gun. This tends to loosen a bit with extended shooting, which can be unsafe. I put 20 shells through it before I got a little wiggle, though, so keep that in mind. -Some of the moving parts rub a little too close for comfort to me, but it's made in turkey, and you get what you pay for. Lube this gun anywhere you see a little bit of friction and you'll do yourself a favor. Pros: -Obviously the price. You WILL not find a better deal. Period. Even now, most shops are selling them for 300 or less. -Decent quality. I put 100 shells through this thing without a single jam or misload. The action is clean and the grip feels great. The trigger is very easy, which makes it a great home defense option as well. -The 18.5" barrel gives you about the accuracy you'd expect. Spot on with a slug at 10 yards, but it gets a little wobbly after that. The hunting barrel with a full choke, however, will give you a nice tight shot pattern up to 50 yards away, which makes this a good option for turkeys or geese. -Easy disassembly. Unscrew the end of the tube, the barrel comes right out. Two pins for the trigger group. Couldn't be simpler to pull this gun apart for cleaning or to swap barrels/grips. All in all, I'd confidently give this shotgun a 4/5 overall. It's a great deal, better than average performance, and easy to maintain with the nickel coating.

[@pars4245]

Philip, thanks a lot for your honest review. I did raise my eyebrows a bit at the mention of it being good for marine use, but nobody's perfect. As I write this in 2020, prices for this gun in Illinois run a little over $300, but it still seems like a bargain.

[@MegaDragon33]

can you use a tube extension on this? say Remington aftermarket compatible?

[@PowerheadThor]

I don't know. I haven't tried!

[@ItsdaFittySimp]

How do you get the stock off

[@PowerheadThor]

There should be a hex bolt in the back of the stock, that you can unscrew to release it. Then you can use that same bolt to attach the pistol grip.

[@RSPDiver]

That’s a heck of a deal for all you get.

[@goswald04]

Shot a 25 of 25 from the 16 with the field configuration today in a trap tournament. Super impressed with the POA, trigger, and consistency of this shotgun.

[@armedtexan8373]

Would look better with a nice wood stock and furniture.

[@sopmod556mm9]

What a great deal! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@nmr6988]

And God bless Classic Firearms!

[@ParasidicGeneration]

Wow that's badass for everything you get

[@Rockoblocko]

I just paid $400 for this in California. I don’t regret it. I’ll give it to my son one day God willing.

[@themawsjawz_9491]

Honestly. I dig it. If only it came with a pistol grip/stock combo

[@handlebullshit]

Pistolgrip AND a stock at the same time.

[@themawsjawz_9491]

Rus ridge I meant like the combo of the two. Like a collapsible stock with pistol grip. It's a great deal anyway, luckily I dont need another 12ga but hell at this price... I might have to get it anyway

[@MegaDragon33]

is there a tube extension for this? and any aftermarket compatibility?

[@lurchsdad]

I ordered one from Classic a few weeks ago. Shipping was quick. I had it in less than a week. The gun operates fine. One problem. I cannot remove the short barrel that is installed when it ships. It will not budge. RIA has not responded to emails. So no problem with Classic. Hoping someone at RIA will contact me.

[@thekentuckyrifleman]

I'm gonna grab one! Hope memorial day is going well for everyone. Salute to those who didn't make it home! God bless America!

[@AKlover]

Remington or Mossberg parts compatible??

[@BattlesBlades]

AKlover I’d like to know also. I’d be more interested if I could swap the polymer for wood.

[@jacobjohnson2603]

for anyone wondering, it is a cz 612/weatherby pa-08/pa-459 clone

[@freshfowler1398]

When are they not in small quantities?!?!?

[@colinvargo3418]

When they're not imported...

[@TheDaedalx]

When they're sold out.

[@darylhughes5555]

There always in small quantities sellers tactic to prompt people to buy fast for fear on not getting 1 helps them recoup cash faster

[@Dunkleosteusenjoyer]

Daryl Hughes More like limited space. If you have 5 of every gun they sell/have sold you'd fill a city block.

[@mjdoubleu2301]

Man I wish I had the extra cash to spend.

[@HoboBob]

I need this gun!

[@walterminer4990]

Remarkable deal! GOD Bless you and yours.

[@aldoraine3364]

Choir in the back singing HALLELUJAH

[@jr9mm10]

AWESOME SHOT GUN I WANT 2

[@APlife764]

It looks just like the tristar cobra tactical! But more extras

[@imglidinhere]

I paid a bit more for mine than this, but I'm just thankful I managed to get one! First shotgun too. :D

[@CharlesSeipke]

Where can I get the pistol grip and/or a foregrip for this

[@angelcamacho1453]

Is this sold as a normal shotgun or is it an atf item because it comes with a pistol grip? Basically can I buy it, I’m only 20

[@rubentrevino6288]

Damn mate what a fab offer

[@victorvondoom7155]

Ruben Trevino man your profile pic is awesome😂😂😂😂😂

[@charito_ur]

My good ness! Why is it cheaper compare here in PHL? Nice review

[@WildManDanWMD]

Three? Can I get a short barrel?

[@jttaylorgang3233]

Do you have anymore rock armory shotguns 3n1 chrome?

[@charlesmarshall2697]

Tri Star from Turkey!

[@jonh9487]

Can you change the barrel to a 20 gauge

[@radradR0bot]

Marine coat, great for burying in the back yard 😉😉

[@MyNameIsNick19]

radradroadbot good sir I think you mean "Boating Accident"

[@radradR0bot]

exactly. my mistake

[@GradyHouger]

They would trust eventually in the dirt.

[@bringruckus7900]

Cool shotgun and awesome price. Just one question, who the hell goes hunting with a chrome gun?

[@lerch400block]

bring ruckus nobody with me. I like it looks like a great rattle can project.

[@lukedemello2077]

Hey don't judge if the sun is just right it might blind the damn thing.

[@kevingraham2184]

Hunting in a blind it won't matter lmbo

[@bringruckus7900]

Kevin Graham true. Don’t think I’d invest in a “blind gun” though.

[@davidmckinney4143]

I bought one. It's not chrome as he said. I believe it's a powder coat job. I don't care, using for home defense.

[@aubreygbidi9666]

Question? What kind of Pistol grip is that?

[@darioibarra1516]

do u gotta be 21 for a 3 in 1 shotty?

[@2ndtonone197]

Great price for equipment you get, but I prefer the Mossberg in series 590, tried and true. Good to see fair prices though. God Bless

[@ermay3031]

Just got mine today

[@ismaelhall3990]

That is sweet

[@anastaciamartin4208]

Will its shoot 2 3/4 SHELLS

[@handlebullshit]

Good deal, but just call it what it is. 200$, Keep the change.

[@kevingraham2184]

If it's half as good as the ria 1911 I have it's worth every penny

[@mr.zafner8295]

This guy's pretty cool, I don't care who you are

[@iamnotarealboy]

Wish I had seen this before buying my 870 clone lol

[@gxh4339]

I want one!

[@igotatan1]

What size chamber? 2.3/4, 3, or 3 1/2???

[@sonordrummerrelapse]

2 3/4 & 3"

[@OriginalsOnly]

Do you still have this deal I’ll take 2 😭

[@mpett2]

Im good Rem 870 all day

[@thallium200]

Dam good price.

[@theumpteenthtime8854]

Stainless or nickel plated?

[@davidmckinney4143]

I bought one. It's not chrome, actually the bolt is but the outside looks like a powder coating of some sort.

[@redfirekla]

Classic Firearms please have a link in the description to the product page.

[@slickrick2631]

But how does it shoot?

[@autonomous_collective]

Do they have a semi-auto?

[@benb6827]

Autonomous Collective VR60...It's an AR-12 by Rock Island

[@elvalluko9566]

how can i go about getting this?

[@themoelman]

not seeing it on the site - searched for rock island and 'in stock' they gone already?

[@shrugger1]

www.classicfirearms.com/armscor-ria-pa-3n1-12ga-shotgun

[@GriffXJ]

Check under Armscor as the manufacturer

[@ChadGrimes]

Shhhh lol www.classicfirearms.com/armscor-ria-pa-3n1-12ga-shotgun

[@barryk1832]

Is this an M5???

[@42TRGSako]

Here's the link: www.classicfirearms.com/armscor-ria-pa-3n1-12ga-shotgun

[@harvey21239]

How can I order one

[@jjamesjr87]

WOW!!!

[@daxtonrennaker7302]

D.C

[@LumierZ-fj9kh]

I cant find it

[@shrugger1]

www.classicfirearms.com/armscor-ria-pa-3n1-12ga-shotgun

[@GriffXJ]

It's under Armscor as the manufacturer

[@briancraig1145]

I would not have a shotgun with that elongated pump slide as it prevents you from adding a side saddle shell holder...and is unnecessary. Other than that, it would be great for boat owners. Also, great price...cheapest elsewhere I found was $239.99 + shipping

[@noorjouy3664]

please show me where you found it?