There is a new addition to the family of monster shotguns. The DP-12 from Standard Manufacturing, the Tavor TS12 from IWI and other models were joined by the M&P12 from the American company Smith & Wesson.
The new gun is made according to the bull-pop scheme and is equipped with two under-barrel magazines. Each of the "tubes" holds 7 standard 12-caliber cartridges, and taking into account the filling of another one in the chamber, the shotgun carries a total of 15 cartridges.
Smith&Wesson's M & P12 Review
Reloading is performed according to the classic "pump" scheme with the movement of the forearm. At the same time, an additional pistol grip can be located on the forearm itself. The M&P12 from Smith & Wesson refers to a" tactical " weapon with the ability to install various accessories, as well as further customization.
M&P12 by Smith & Wesson
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The weight of the shotgun is 3.75 kg, the total length is 70 cm. At the same time, thanks to the bull-pap scheme, it was possible to accommodate a trunk with a length of 48 cm in the design. In the United States, the weapon has already gone on retail sale at the manufacturer's recommended price of $1,165.