Citadel Boss 25

AR-Style Controls on a 12 Gauge Platform

The Boss 25’s defining feature is its AR-pattern manual of arms. The magazine release, safety selector, charging handle, and stock adjustment all sit where an AR shooter expects them, which means anyone who already runs an AR-15 or AR-10 can pick up the Boss 25 and operate it without retraining. That’s a genuine advantage for multi-gun households or shooters who want their 12 gauge to share muscle memory with their rifle.

Magazine-Fed: Faster Reloads Than a Tube

The Boss 25 feeds from a detachable box magazine rather than a tube, turning the reload into a magazine swap rather than feeding shells one at a time. For anyone who has fumbled a tube-fed reload under time pressure — in competition, training, or a defensive scenario — that difference alone is a meaningful improvement. Citadel offers both 5-round and 10-round magazines for the Boss 25.

Boss 25 vs. Other Magazine-Fed 12 Gauge Shotguns

The Boss 25 competes with the Rock Island VR80, Panzer Arms AR-12, and other AR-style magazine-fed 12 gauge shotguns. All share the same basic concept — AR ergonomics in a shotgun — and compete primarily on price, reliability, and parts/magazine availability. The Boss 25 is positioned at the value end of this category.

Frequently Asked Questions: Citadel Boss 25

What gauge is the Citadel Boss 25?
The Boss 25 is a 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun.

What magazines does the Boss 25 use?
The Boss 25 uses proprietary Citadel detachable box magazines, available in 5-round and 10-round capacities.

Is the Boss 25 an AR-15?
No. The Boss 25 uses AR-style controls and ergonomics (pistol grip, collapsible stock, familiar magazine release location), but it’s a 12 gauge shotgun, not a rifle, and does not share parts with AR-15 or AR-10 platforms.

See Also: Citadel Firearms • Rock Island VR80 • Semi-Auto Shotguns • 12 Gauge Shotguns