Description
The Tokarev TT-12 Pro Black Red 12ga is an AR-style, gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun from Tokarev USA in a black finish with red accent controls. It feeds from a 5-round detachable box magazine and has an 18.5-inch barrel with a 3-inch chamber (factory model 21000419).
Tokarev TT-12 Pro Black Red 12ga Overview
If you already shoot an AR-15, the TT-12 Pro will feel familiar within minutes. The bolt hold-open, magazine release and safety selector are bilateral, and the charging handle sits on the right but can be moved to the left. The receiver takes any AR-pattern pistol grip, and the fixed buttstock comes off to reveal a six-position buffer tube for a standard AR-style adjustable stock. A lightweight aluminum M-LOK handguard surrounds the barrel. Chokes use the Benelli Mobil pattern, and distributors list cylinder, modified and full tubes in the box.
Gas System and Ammunition
The TT-12 Pro is gas operated, and like most magazine-fed semi-auto shotguns it wants full-power shells to break in. Start with a couple of boxes of 1-1/8 ounce or heavier target loads, or buckshot, before you judge reliability. Light 7/8 ounce reduced-recoil loads may not cycle the action, especially when the gun is new. Keep the gas piston clean, because burnt powder and plastic residue build up faster in a shotgun than in a rifle.
Magazines and Reloads
The detachable box magazine is the big draw: you can swap a slug magazine for a buckshot magazine in a second or two, which is impossible with a tube gun. Box magazine shotguns are also more sensitive to magazine condition than rifles. Load magazines with shells that are not crushed or swollen, and avoid leaving them fully loaded for months on end, which can weaken springs.
Optics and Accessories
The flat top and M-LOK handguard give room for a red dot, a weapon light and a sling. Many owners add a red dot and use the shotgun for 3-gun style practice or home defense. American Rifleman, in its Gun of the Week segment, noted the ramped front sight on the handguard and the room left for a C-clamp grip. Remember that a heavy light and optic add weight to a gun that already weighs around 8.5 pounds empty.
Value and Caveats
Turkish AR-style shotguns cost far less than a Benelli or Beretta tactical semi-auto, and the tradeoff is fit and finish and long-term parts support. Expect a break-in period and some magazine fitting. Aftermarket support is better than for most imports because the controls, grip and stock tube follow AR-15 patterns, but magazines and internal parts are proprietary.
Recoil and Handling
The weight of the gun and the gas system soften recoil compared with a light pump. The AR layout puts your head in line with the bore, which helps with fast follow-up shots. At 38 inches long it is not compact, so practice moving around corners and through doorways if home defense is the role. For range use, the red-and-black finish stands out, so think about whether that suits a duty or hunting role.
State Laws and Ownership
AR-style shotguns with pistol grips, adjustable stocks and detachable magazines are restricted in several states and cities, including some that limit shotgun magazine capacity. Check your state and local rules before ordering and confirm your receiving dealer can transfer it.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Tokarev USA (imported from Turkey)
- Model: TT-12 Pro, factory model 21000419
- UPC: 723551446577
- Gauge: 12, 3 in. chamber
- Action: Semi-automatic, gas operated
- Barrel: 18.5 in.
- Capacity: 5+1, detachable box magazine
- Chokes: Benelli Mobil pattern, cylinder, modified and full included
- Handguard: Aluminum M-LOK
- Controls: Bilateral bolt release, magazine release and safety; reversible charging handle
- Stock: Removable fixed stock over a six-position buffer tube
- Finish: Black with red accents
- Overall length: About 38 in.
- Weight: About 8 lb. 9 oz. (published review figure)
Before You Buy
Federal law requires that shotguns be transferred through a licensed dealer to a buyer who is at least 18 years old and passes a background check. Break the gun in with full-power loads, and check your state’s rules on AR-style shotguns and magazine capacity.
Who It Is For
The Tokarev TT-12 Pro Black Red 12ga is a great fit for AR-15 owners who want a 12 gauge with the same controls, 3-gun hobbyists on a budget and homeowners who want a magazine-fed defensive shotgun.
Buy the Tokarev TT-12 Pro Black Red 12ga at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Tokarev TT-12 Pro Black Red 12ga online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more shotguns. For factory details, visit Tokarev USA.
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