Retay ACE-R Paloma 12GA Shotgun

Description

Retay ACE-R Paloma 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun

The Retay ACE-R Paloma is a 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun engineered for shooters who demand dependable cycling and consistent patterns in the field or on the clays course. Built around Retay’s proven inertia piston system, this shotgun cycles a wide range of shotshell loads without the fouling and maintenance headaches that plague gas-operated actions. The 28-inch barrel and 3.5-inch chamber give shooters the versatility to run everything from light target loads to heavy magnum turkey and waterfowl shells through the same gun, making the ACE-R Paloma a genuinely do-it-all shotgun for serious wingshooters and clay competitors alike.

Retay designed the Ace Series around real-world reliability, and the ACE-R Paloma reflects that philosophy in every component. The receiver and barrel wear an extra-black finish that resists glare and stands up to hard use in wet, muddy, or dusty conditions season after season. A synthetic black stock and forend keep weight to a manageable 7 pounds 4 ounces while shrugging off scratches, moisture, and temperature swings that warp or crack traditional wood furniture. The lengthened forcing cone smooths the transition from chamber to bore, reducing felt recoil and tightening shot patterns for faster, more comfortable follow-up shots in the field.

Key Features and Benefits

At the heart of the ACE-R Paloma is Retay’s inertia piston operating system, a mechanically simple design that uses the energy of recoil rather than diverted gas to cycle the action. Because no gas is bled off into the receiver, the internals stay dramatically cleaner between cleanings, and the shotgun keeps running reliably even after a long day of dove hunting or a heavy afternoon on the sporting clays course. The system is also largely self-regulating across a wide range of shotshell pressures, letting shooters move from light target loads to heavy 3.5-inch magnum shells without swapping parts.

Downrange performance starts with the ACE-R Paloma’s 28-inch barrel and MaraPro choke system, which ships with a full set of five interchangeable tubes covering cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified, and full constrictions. That range lets one shotgun handle close-flushing quail, decoying ducks, and long crossing dove shots simply by swapping chokes rather than swapping guns. The lengthened forcing cone works alongside those chokes to produce a smoother, more gradual transition for the shot column as it leaves the chamber, tightening patterns and reducing felt recoil versus a standard forcing cone.

Every detail of the ACE-R Paloma’s build is oriented toward field durability. The synthetic black stock and grip resist the dents, cracks, and finish wear that wood stocks accumulate over years of hard hunting, and they stand up to rain, mud, and temperature extremes without swelling or warping. An extra-black finish coats the metal surfaces to cut glare that could spook wary birds and to resist corrosion in humid or saltwater environments common to waterfowl hunting. Up front, the fixed TruGlo fiber optic bead gathers ambient light for a bright, fast sight picture against moving targets.

• Caliber/Gauge: 12 Gauge, 3.5″ Chamber
• Action: Semi-Auto, Inertia Piston System
• Barrel Length: 28″ with Lengthened Forcing Cone
• Capacity: 3+1 Rounds
• Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz | Overall Length: 50″
• Stock/Frame: Synthetic Black, Extra Black Finish
• Sights: TruGlo Fiber Optic Front Bead (Fixed)
• Chokes: MaraPro 5-Piece Set (C, IC, M, IM, F)

Retay ACE-R Paloma Specifications

The Retay ACE-R Paloma pairs a 12 gauge, 3.5-inch chamber with a 28-inch barrel and an overall length of 50 inches, striking a balance between swing speed and pattern density that works equally well in a dove field or a duck blind. At roughly 7 pounds 4 ounces, it carries comfortably through a full day afield while the 3+1 capacity keeps enough shells on tap for quick follow-up shots. The Extra Black metal finish and TruGlo fiber optic bead round out a spec sheet built for hard use season after season.

Who It Is For

The Retay ACE-R Paloma is built for wingshooters and clay shooters who want one dependable Shotguns platform that can handle dove openers, duck blinds, upland fields, and the sporting clays course without missing a beat. Hunters who put their guns through mud, rain, and long days in the field will appreciate the extra-black finish and synthetic stock that shrug off the elements season after season. Competitive and casual clay shooters benefit from the inertia system’s soft-shooting, reliable cycling and the MaraPro choke set’s ability to dial in patterns for skeet, trap, or sporting presentations without buying a second shotgun.

First-time semi-auto buyers and seasoned hunters alike will find the ACE-R Paloma easy to run, since the inertia system requires minimal cleaning and adjustment compared to gas guns. Anyone comparing options against the broader Retay lineup can review full specifications and other Ace Series models on the Retay official site before deciding. Because the platform covers everything from light dove loads to heavy 3.5-inch magnum turkey and waterfowl shells, it also suits shooters who want a single shotgun for both upland hunting trips and late-season waterfowl hunts, rather than maintaining a safe full of specialized guns.

Why Choose This

Choose the Retay ACE-R Paloma when you want a 12 gauge semi-auto that combines genuine field reliability with the versatility to handle nearly any shotshell load or hunting scenario. The inertia piston system keeps the action running clean and consistent shot after shot, the lengthened forcing cone and MaraPro choke set deliver patterns you can count on, and the extra-black finish and synthetic stock stand up to years of hard use without complaint. For hunters and clay shooters who want one dependable, do-it-all shotgun, the ACE-R Paloma earns its place in the safe.