Genesis Arms GEN-12 PDS FDE 5" Short-Barrel Shotgun – Limited-Run, Suppressed 12-Gauge AR-10 Platform
The GEN-12 PDS pairs a 5-inch, threaded 12-gauge barrel with a patented short-recoil system, delivering semi-automatic power in an overall length of just 20 inches. Finished in Flat Dark Earth Cerakote and produced in runs reportedly under 500 units per year, this limited-edition package ships with a matched HUXWRX Ventum 12 K suppressor—making it a two-tax-stamp NFA set that stands out to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Only minimal handling marks are present; the bore remains pristine and bright.
What's Included
- Genesis Arms GEN-12 PDS FDE short-barreled shotgun with installed HUXWRX Ventum 12 K suppressor
- 3 × 5-round proprietary GEN-12 magazines
- RailScales G10 vertical fore-grip (installed)
- Savior Equipment 30" soft rifle case
- Assorted Genesis Arms, HUXWRX, and partner PVC patches & stickers
The GEN-12’s short-recoil, rotating-bolt action is protected by U.S. Patent 10,605,553 and engineered to cycle reliably with standard 2 ¾" or 3" 12-gauge ammo—even from its compact 5-inch barrel. A proprietary magazine design prevents rim-over-rim binding, ensuring smooth feeding.
Upper and lower interface is DPMS-pattern, allowing the upper to mate with most AR-10 lowers for multi-caliber versatility. The right-side, non-reciprocating charging handle keeps controls intuitive for AR shooters, while the flat-face, skeletonized trigger promotes a consistent break.
The factory-installed HUXWRX Ventum 12 K suppressor threads directly to the 1.375-24 TPI muzzle, extending overall length to only 26 inches suppressed. Combined with the two-position collapsible skeleton stock and free-float M-LOK handguard, the platform remains remarkably compact.
This limited-run Flat Dark Earth variant gained pop-culture attention after a screen appearance in John Wick: Chapter 4, adding collector appeal to its already scarce production numbers.