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Editor’s Note: The Smith & Wesson M&P12 utilizes a bullpup design to deliver high capacity in a short, maneuverable package. Its dual magazine tubes are able to accept six 3-inch shells or seven 2 3/4-inch shells each and also have the ability to use mini-shells. This shotgun also features the ergonomic M&P grip, which includes interchangeable backstraps. Large, ambidextrous controls and downward ejection make this shotgun suitable for both left and right-handed users.

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Product Details

Caliber
12 Gauge
Action
Pump Action
Barrel Length
19in
Overall Length
27.8in
Finish
Black
Magazine Capacity
7rd
Magazine Included
No
Magazine Type
Fixed
Muzzle
Choke Tube

Features

Bullpup design
High capacity
Interchangeable, Remington-pattern chokes
Large, ambidextrous controls
Manageable recoil
Picatinny rail
Long length of pull
Some features aren’t totally intuitive
A bit heavy

By The Numbers

Accuracy
It's a shotgun. The interchangeable choke tubes help with overall patterning though.
Reliability
It’s a pump shotgun, and it’s tough to mess up. The gun cycles exceptionally well and does so with gusto. I couldn’t get it to malfunction and had to set one up to get test fixing malfunctions.
Customization
It’s a new gun on the market, so customization is scant. We can toss on optics and lights, and that’s about it.
Ergonomics
Ergonomically a lot of the gun is well made and well thought out — a lot of the controls are ambidextrous and very easy to reach and use. The two significant downsides come from the length of pull and how tough it is to reload.
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FINAL VERDICT

"The S&W M&P 12 gauge is a powerhouse of a shotgun. It brings the bullpup shotgun from a fantastic concept to a professional-grade firearm — cycling, firing, ejecting, and performs admirably. Plus, you get an SBS-sized package without the pesky stamps and low capacity of an SBS. What’s not to love?" - Sean Curtis

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