Description
The Iver Johnson Stryker Desert Tan 12ga is a semi-automatic, magazine-fed 12 gauge built in the AR-15 style, finished in Desert Tan Cerakote. It runs AR-type controls, takes detachable box magazines and wears a removable sight handle, giving AR owners a shotgun that feels familiar.
Iver Johnson Stryker Desert Tan 12ga Overview
Iver Johnson Arms imports the Stryker from Turkey. It uses a 20-inch smoothbore barrel with a muzzle brake, a 3-inch chamber and five-round box magazines from the MKA 1919 pattern; two come in the box. Iver Johnson lists an overall length of 43 inches, 33.75 inches with the stock removed, a 14.25-inch length of pull and an unloaded weight of 7 pounds 10 ounces. The store category lists it under semi-auto shotguns, which matches the maker.
AR Controls
The bolt release and magazine release sit where an AR-15 shooter expects them, and the safety is a cross-trigger button. If you train with an AR carbine, reloads and malfunction drills transfer easily. The A2-style removable carry handle includes an adjustable rear sight; take it off and the flat-top rail accepts a red dot or other optic.
Magazines and Capacity
Because it uses detachable magazines, you can swap between buckshot, slugs and birdshot quickly by changing magazines. Spare magazines and drums of the same pattern are sold separately, but quality varies, so test each one with your chosen loads. Many owners find that new magazines run more smoothly when loaded one shell short at first.
Break-In and Ammunition
Gas-operated magazine-fed shotguns usually need full-power loads to break in. Start with 3-dram or heavier birdshot and buckshot for the first hundred rounds before trying light target loads, which may not cycle. Keep the gas system clean and lightly oiled, as fouling is the most common cause of short-cycling in this design.
Stock, Brake and Rails
The two-piece stock detaches with a button and leaves the pistol grip in place, which makes the gun more compact for storage. Fire it with the stock fitted for control. The muzzle brake reduces climb but adds blast and noise to the sides. The synthetic forend has rails on the sides and bottom for a light or grip.
Honest Caveats
The tan finish wears to the black metal at sharp edges over time, which some owners like and others do not. Fit and polish do not match premium semi-autos costing several times as much. For home defense, prove reliability with your exact load and magazines first.
State Laws and Ownership
Several states, including New York, New Jersey and California, restrict semi-automatic shotguns with detachable magazines, pistol grips or adjustable stocks. Some cities add their own limits. Pennsylvania transfers include a PICS check. Confirm your local rules before ordering.
Specifications
- Model: Stryker Desert Tan (Zanders item GIJAR1512TAN)
- UPC: 712195498677
- Gauge: 12, 3 in. chamber
- Action: semi-automatic
- Barrel: 20 in. smoothbore with muzzle brake
- Capacity: 5+1, two magazines included
- Sights: fiber optic front, A2-style removable handle with adjustable rear
- Overall length: 43 in. (33.75 in. without stock)
- Length of pull: 14.25 in.; weight 7 lb 10 oz
- Finish: Desert Tan Cerakote; made in Turkey
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 Stryker Desert Tan 12ga is a great fit for AR-15 owners who want a magazine-fed 12 gauge with familiar controls for the range, home or farm.
Buy the Iver Johnson Stryker Desert Tan 12ga at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Iver Johnson Stryker Desert Tan 12ga 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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