If there is something that we can always implement in airsoft is that we can take weapon design concepts immediately for use in airsoft as compared to real firearms. In fact some weapon designs meant for real world use but never took off found use in airsoft such as the Magpul FPG (Folding Pocket Gun). Also some weapons seen in sci-fi movies or anime shows get to have airsoft versions such as the Ghost Shell’s Schrödinger, the Elyisum AK-47 with the aiming device, or the Alien M41A Pulse Rifle.

Now, here is one weapon design that any airsoft gun designer might want to implement: the DX-12 “The Punisher” Double-Barreled Shotgun Concept and it looks doable.

Looking like something out of a Sci-fi movie, the DX-12 design is made by Croatian Ivan Santic, and putting a nice touch as being made by “Hardwar3 Industries.” Initially, it reminded me of a cordless vacuum cleaner because of its handle. But as others say, if Glock made a shotgun, then this is should be it.

Now if you are proficient at 3D design and 3D Printing, it might be possible to turn the DX-12 design as the external housing for an airsoft shotgun that uses the Haw San/KJ Works Mad Max Double Barrel Airsoft Shotgun as the base gun. But of course, you will need to ask permission from Santic and in case he agrees he may just give you the exact dimensions of the DX-12 for you to work on.

Is that all from Santic? If you visit MOTH3R which is his website, you’ll find some cool weapon design concepts such as the IAR-5, IAR-52, PPS Compact, AP-C⁰ Tactical Drop, Micro PDW and more.  If he partners with an airsoft company, these can turn into reality. His designs remind us of those done by SRU, the company in Taiwan that has found success in making 3D designs for futuristic looking airsoft guns and use existing airsoft guns as base guns.

What do you think? Do we need more futuristic looking airsoft guns? We welcome them all as we always like variety in airsoft guns.