The video opens with a clear challenge: determine which shotgun on the range can deliver the fastest five-shot string. The host sets the ground rules and steps back into a moderator role, leaving the actual shooting to experienced competitors. Three Gun Kenzie is introduced as a decade-long competition shooter with a background in steel challenge, USPSA, and three gun, and a particular passion for shotguns. Jason is framed as a notoriously fast shooter, sparking playful trash talk between the two about who will post the best times. The table of guns is then laid out in detail: a Mossberg Retro pump as the warm-up gun, a Taran Tactical Innovations Benelli M2 competition build with extended tube, a Benelli M4, a Mossberg 940 Pro with a Holosun red dot, a Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 with pistol grip, a Salient Arms GLD Beretta-based shotgun, a Panzer Arms Mag 12, the Fostech Origin 12, and Kenzie’s Genesis Arms race shotgun.
Attention turns to how these shotguns actually operate and what that means for speed. The group highlights the Fostech Origin 12 and Kenzie’s Genesis Arms race shotgun as likely contenders, informally betting on which will be fastest. They explain that the Origin 12 is gas operated, while many of the others are inertia driven, noting that gas guns can cycle faster and are less dependent on perfect shouldering, which matters when pushing extreme split times. Before diving into serious competition, they grab the Mossberg Retro pump for a warm-up drill. Both Kenzie and Jason run timed five-shot strings, focusing on total time and individual splits. The pump feels awkward and clearly slower compared to semi-autos, reinforcing how much manual cycling costs in speed. Their comments underline that this is just a fun baseline before moving on to the real test: semi-auto competition and tactical shotguns.
The semi-auto phase begins with Kenzie’s personal Benelli M2 Taran Tactical Innovations competition shotgun. On her run, she posts very consistent splits around 0.2 seconds, but experiences trigger freeze, where she outruns her own trigger press rhythm. Jason then steps up and matches those quick splits, yet manages to outrun the inertia system itself, inducing malfunctions by trying to drive the gun faster than it can reliably cycle. They move to the Benelli M4, praised for its reliability. Kenzie again has a minor trigger freeze, but Jason delivers a standout 1.10-second total time with accelerating splits, making the M4 the fastest platform so far. Next, the Mossberg 940 Pro with a Holosun red dot enters the rotation. Kenzie’s splits noticeably slow, suggesting a struggle with the gun or timing, while Jason later demonstrates a 1.2-second run but also encounters trigger freeze. Reviewing the data, they conclude the earlier slowdown was shooter-related, not a mechanical limitation of the 940 Pro.
The shooters revisit earlier Mossberg 940 Pro results to confirm that a 1.2-second string was caused by trigger freeze rather than the shotgun itself, emphasizing how shooter input can skew perceived performance. They then move to the Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2. One shooter posts a 1.13-second run with impressively even splits, showcasing the 1301’s controllability. Jason follows with a 1.09-second run that includes a remarkably fast 0.12-second split, prompting a reminder that the experiment is about the fastest shotgun, not necessarily the most consistent shooter. Next up is a Salient Arms GLD shotgun based on a Beretta platform. The first shooter records a 1.52-second run with mostly consistent splits, while Jason again edges ahead with a 1.08-second time and splits in the 0.18–0.24 range, continuing his trend of incremental improvement. Finally, they test the Panzer Arms Mag 12, a heavy, mag-fed “beasty” shotgun praised as a good value. The shooter logs a 1.15-second run with highly consistent 0.20–0.22-second splits, stressing a focus on repeatable performance over beating Jason’s raw speed.
The group pauses to review split times from previous semi-auto runs, noting how several strings clustered in the low 0.20-second range and how small differences in consistency can change overall times. One shooter narrowly edges out Jason’s earlier performance, underscoring that the competition remains close. They then introduce the Fostech Origin 12, often referred to as a very fast shotgun with a reputation for high cyclic rates. The gun’s beefy feel, larger magazine, and gas operation are highlighted as potential advantages for rapid strings. On the first timed five-shot run with the Fostech, the shooter records a 1.35-second total time with very consistent low 0.20-second splits, suggesting the platform is easy to control even if the initial total is not the absolute fastest yet. Early impressions emphasize how soft the Origin 12 feels under recoil despite its aggressive appearance, setting the stage for more aggressive attempts to push its limits.
With a baseline established, Jason takes his turn on the Fostech Origin 12 and significantly raises the bar. His run clocks in at approximately 1.08 seconds, with a slightly slower first shot followed by extremely quick follow-up shots that showcase the gun’s ability to cycle rapidly. The split analysis reveals how much time can be gained by driving the middle shots harder once recoil is managed. Kyle then steps in with a small time handicap to keep the competition interesting. He posts a 1.10-second run with extremely consistent splits around 0.20 seconds, reinforcing the Origin 12’s reputation as both fast and controllable. The shooters praise how soft the Fostech feels and how manageable it is during rapid fire. Attention then shifts to the Genesis Gen 12, described as the host’s personal competition shotgun and a chance for redemption against Jason’s earlier win with the TTI M2. The Gen 12 is framed as a purpose-built race gun designed to chase sub-second strings.
The Genesis Gen 12 takes center stage as multiple shooters attempt to push it into true race-gun territory. The shotgun is described as a dedicated three-gun platform from Genesis Arms, featuring a ported barrel and a JMAC two-port compensator to tame recoil and keep the muzzle flat. Timed five-shot strings yield sub-one-second runs, but also expose issues like trigger freeze when shooters try to outrun their own mechanics. Split times are dissected to see where each shooter gains or loses tenths, and how the Gen 12 compares to earlier platforms like the Benelli M4 and Fostech Origin 12. The hosts then recap key results for the Beretta 1301 and the Fostech Origin, listing each shooter’s total times and fastest splits, and noting where trigger freeze affected the data. While the Genesis Gen 12 posts the fastest overall recorded time, the Beretta 1301 emerges as a favorite for its consistent performance across different shooters.
As the main testing winds down, the shooters recap their impressions of the lineup. The Origin 12 is praised for feeling surprisingly soft and well-balanced, even when compared to the heavily tuned Genesis Gen 12 race gun. Two shotguns stand out as personal favorites based on a mix of speed, recoil, and handling. A playful argument breaks out over who actually won the day, with Kenzie credited for a blazing 0.92-second fastest documented time. Jokes about participation trophies and friendly rivalry keep the tone light, while Jerry Miculek is invoked as the true benchmark for “world’s fastest shotgun” performance. It is revealed that Jason managed an off-camera 0.76-second run with the Origin 12, but the group dismisses it as unofficial because it was not captured on video or timer for the audience. This sets up a new challenge: beat the 0.92-second mark on camera with a clearly documented string.
To chase an on-camera record, the team returns to the Genesis Gen 12, now fitted with a massive 27-round prototype magazine nicknamed the Abomination. The oversized mag allows Jason multiple attempts at a five-shot string without reloading, but introduces a new challenge: accurately counting shots under extreme speed. He is given up to three tries to beat the 0.92-second benchmark. Early attempts result in miscounts of four and six rounds, forcing the group to isolate the first five shots from one of the runs for timing. When they do, the timer shows a 0.77-second five-shot string, edging out a previous 0.79-second run achieved with the Fostech. The segment highlights how difficult it is to balance raw speed, shot counting, and control when pushing toward the limits of human and mechanical performance, especially with a high-capacity race setup like the Abomination magazine.
The final segment focuses on the mental side of shooting fast. The shooters discuss how hard it is to count shots accurately while driving the trigger as quickly as possible, and how important it is to be able to stop mid-string on command. They compare numerical results like 0.77, 0.79, 0.76, and 0.88, noting that one shooter fired six rounds and still posted an 0.88-second time, technically beating another shooter’s slower but correctly counted five-shot string. Earlier runs with the Fostech are referenced to show how different platforms respond when pushed to the edge. Emphasis is placed on achieving top times with fewer attempts and better self-control, rather than relying on repeated tries. The conversation underscores that while the Genesis Gen 12 and Fostech Origin 12 delivered the absolute fastest strings, consistency and control, as seen with the Beretta 1301 and other guns, remain crucial factors in real-world performance.
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