The Versa Max introduced Remington's VersaPort gas system — eight ports in the barrel chamber that are progressively exposed or blocked by the shell depending on length, automatically adjusting gas bleed to handle 2.75-inch, 3-inch, and 3.5-inch loads without manual adjustment. A technically significant design. Type: Shotgun Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 3 Year introduced: 2011, USA Weight: 7.9 oz Overall length: 48" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Waterfowl, Competition