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Anyone who has run a tube-fed shotgun under pressure knows the pain of feeding shells one at a time. The Citadel Boss-25 skips all that. This is a magazine-fed, semi-automatic 12 gauge built on an AR-style platform, so when the mag runs dry you drop it and slap in a fresh one, just like your rifle. Two 5-round detachable magazines come in the box, and with a 3-inch chamber it handles both 2-3/4 and 3-inch shells.
The layout will feel familiar the second you pick it up. The controls sit where AR shooters expect them, the pistol grip is genuinely comfortable, and the aluminum upper and lower keep the whole package at a manageable 8 pounds. Up top you get a full-length Picatinny rail for a red dot or optic, plus adjustable flip-up sights if you want to keep things simple. The synthetic stock has an adjustable cheek riser, so you can get a proper cheek weld whether you are running irons or glass, and a rubber recoil pad takes some sting out of heavier loads. The railed forend gives you room for a light or foregrip, which matters if this is pulling home defense duty.
The 18.75-inch barrel accepts screw-in chokes, and Citadel includes five of them along with a muzzle brake. That flexibility means you can tighten up patterns for longer shots or open things up for close-in work, and it makes the Boss-25 more versatile than most tactical shotguns in this class. Between clays, drills, and standing watch by the nightstand, one gun covers a lot of ground.
Like most gas-driven semi-auto shotguns, this one likes a proper break-in. Run a few boxes of full-power loads through it before you settle into lighter target ammo, and keep it fed with quality 12 gauge shells. Do that and the Boss-25 rewards you with fast follow-up shots and quick reloads that a pump gun simply cannot match.
Yes, and it makes a real difference. Legacy Sports publishes a break-in procedure for the Boss-25, and the short version is to run a couple hundred rounds of full-power loads through it before switching to lighter ammo. The gas system loosens up as it wears in, and cycling gets noticeably smoother after that first range session or two.
Absolutely, and it is one of the best reasons to buy this gun. The full-length Picatinny rail on the upper receiver takes a red dot or optic just like an AR-15 would. The flip-up sights fold down out of the way, and the adjustable cheek riser lets you set your head position to match the optic height.
It cycles both 2-3/4 and 3-inch shells thanks to the 3-inch chamber, but like most semi-auto shotguns it favors full-power loads, especially before break-in. Stick with quality buckshot, slugs, or heavier field loads early on. Light target loads may run fine once the gun is broken in, but do not judge reliability off a fresh-out-of-the-box gun and bargain birdshot.
Yes. The gun ships with two 5-round detachable magazines, and Legacy Sports offers 10-round magazines separately for the Boss-25 platform. That gives you an easy upgrade path if you want more capacity for range days or competition-style drills.
| UPC | 682146302486 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CBOSS2512 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 20'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Chokes Included | 5 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 37.875'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 5-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 5 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 10.4 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Shipping Weight | 10.75 |
| Sights | Adjustable Folding Front & Rear |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
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