Description
The Iver Johnson PAS12 PG Nickel 12 Gauge pairs a bright metal receiver and barrel with black synthetic furniture, a muzzle brake and a stock that comes off at the push of a button. It is a short, light pump that stands out from the usual all-black defensive shotgun.
Iver Johnson PAS12 PG Nickel 12 Gauge Overview
Iver Johnson Arms imports the PAS12 line from Turkey. This version wears a satin nickel finish over an alloy receiver and an 18.5-inch barrel with a muzzle brake, according to the maker; the store listing rounds it to 18 inches. A fiber optic front sight and an adjustable rear sight on the receiver rail make it easier to aim slugs than a bead. Iver Johnson lists 39.5 inches overall, 29.5 inches with the stock removed, a 14.5-inch pull and about six pounds unloaded.
Finish That Handles Weather
A nickel finish resists rust better than bluing on a gun that rides in a vehicle, sits in a barn or goes out in the rain. It is still a coating, so wipe off moisture and fingerprints, and do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that could dull it. The black stock and forend are synthetic and do not swell or crack when wet, which suits a working gun.
Removable Stock
The rear stock detaches with a button and leaves a pistol grip attached to the receiver. That makes the gun easy to store and carry in a case, but a 12 gauge fired from a pistol grip is hard to control. Put the stock back on before you shoot and you have a normal shoulder gun with a thick rubber buttpad.
Sights and Brake
The fiber optic front picks up light quickly, and the adjustable rear lets you zero slugs at the distance you choose. The brake vents gas to reduce muzzle climb but sends more noise and blast to the sides, so wear good hearing protection and warn shooters next to you. The fixed bore is open, which suits buckshot and slugs at short range.
Where It Fits
As a truck gun, ranch gun or budget house gun, this shotgun ticks the important boxes: short, light, corrosion resistant and simple. Capacity is five 2.75-inch or four 3-inch shells in the tube plus one chambered. Light weight means stout recoil with full-power loads, so try reduced-recoil buckshot if the kick is a problem.
Care and Expectations
Expect a short break-in period while the action smooths out. Keep the action lightly oiled, wipe the chrome-lined bore after wet days, and run the slide firmly; short-stroking any pump is the most common cause of a jam. Check the choke tube is snug before every outing. Aftermarket accessories are thin compared with Mossberg or Remington, and resale value reflects the low purchase price.
State Laws and Ownership
A few states and cities restrict pistol-grip or collapsible-stock shotguns, so check before ordering. Shortening the barrel below 18 inches would create an NFA short-barreled shotgun. Pennsylvania transfers include a PICS check at the counter.
Specifications
- Model: PAS12SN-PG (Zanders item GPAS12SNPG)
- UPC: 712195498684
- Gauge: 12, 3 in. chamber
- Barrel: 18.5 in. per maker (18 in. per store data) with muzzle brake
- Finish: nickel metal, black synthetic furniture
- Capacity: 5+1 with 2.75 in., 4+1 with 3 in. shells
- Sights: fiber optic front, adjustable rear on receiver rail
- Overall length: 39.5 in. (29.5 in. without stock); about 6 lb
- Stock: two-piece quick-detach with rubber buttpad
- Made in Turkey for Iver Johnson Arms
Before You Buy
Federal law requires that this shotgun ship to a licensed dealer, where you fill out ATF Form 4473 and pass a background check; dealers may sell a shotgun to buyers 18 or older. Have it shipped to an FFL near you, inspect it before you sign, and confirm your state and local rules first.
Who It Is For
The Iver Johnson PAS12 PG Nickel 12 Gauge is a great fit for buyers who want a weather-resistant, compact pump for the truck, the farm or the house at a low price.
Buy the Iver Johnson PAS12 PG Nickel 12 Gauge at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Iver Johnson PAS12 PG Nickel 12 Gauge online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more shotguns. For factory details, visit Iver Johnson Arms.
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