The best multiply shotgun 12-caliber rifles (part 1)
Currently, multi-shot smooth-bore guns are one of the most popular types of civilian weapons on the world market. The advantages of such weapons are quite obvious: it allows you to shoot faster, without taking the butt from the shoulder and not knocking down the tip. This is especially valuable during hunting, both for birds and animals, and also allows for effective self-defense. A multi-shot smooth-bore weapon has a good rate of fire, which exceeds the rate of fire of handguns, which can be very important in some situations. Smooth-bore multiply-charged rifles are rightfully recognized as effective weapons for hunting, self-defense and law enforcement.
Today, many gun owners give their preference to the 12 caliber, which successfully combines the low price of ammunition and a very large variety of available cartridges: canister, shot, bullet, non-lethal ammunition, signal and even a stun cartridge. Often 12 caliber rifles are purchased as universal weapons with which you can go hunting for birds and beasts, protect the house from uninvited guests, and also practice shooting, for example, on plates.
12 caliber is very much in demand by hunters. It is suitable for hunting wild boar, poultry (pheasant, duck), as well as small forest animals. Experienced hunters call the 12 caliber universal. But for hunting large predators, it is not recommended to use it, even with the most powerful cartridges. By their nature, predatory animals are less susceptible to damage, and in the case of "smeared" hitting the beast, the hunter himself can easily turn into prey. When using a shot, the firing distance of 12-caliber rifles does not exceed 50 meters, which must be borne in mind when sneaking up to the prey. To determine the distance to the target, the hunter can be helped not only by a developed eye, but also by modern devices, for example, a laser range finder, which if desired can be mounted on your gun.
In power structures and armies, smooth-bore guns are often considered a secondary type of weapon, putting rifled carbines and rifles in the first place. The first multi-shot smooth-bore guns appeared only at the end of the 19th century - they were models equipped with a barrel-tube magazine. Their reloading was carried out by moving the forearm (pump guns) or using the “Henry brace”. Such weapons were successfully used by the American army in the wars with Spain and Mexico, but best of all smooth-bore multiply-charged guns showed themselves during street battles and trench battles during the First World War. Just one shot of grapeshot or large-scale shot could hit several people at once, according to some sources, Germany even demanded the prohibition of this “barbaric weapon of mass destruction.” Later, smooth-bore multiply-charged rifles were often used during military conflicts, they still remain in service with the security forces of many states of the world.
Modern smooth-bore self-loading rifles mainly use the principle of removal of powder gases. This allows you to make such weapons more reliable. In addition, self-loading rifles are often created on the basis of pump models. All you need is to install a gas engine, which will replace the hand of the shooter. The rest of the design remains unchanged. For example, in our country, on the basis of the MP133 pump-action rifle, the MP153 self-loading rifle was created, in which an annular gas piston was used, it slides along the rifle's store as if on a guide. There is an automatic gas regulator on the MP153, which is also an indispensable attribute of modern self-loading rifles, which allow automation to operate freely with different power of ammo used by the shooter.
Smooth-bore guns acquired particular popularity in the civilian market of firearms. Reliable and inexpensive, but powerful enough, they turned out to be suitable for many purposes. Even despite the gradual decline in prices for rifles, shotguns remain in demand in many countries of the world. At the same time for all mass models of such weapons on the market you can find a huge number of different accessories that help greatly expand the capabilities of the weapon, and if necessary, improve its ergonomics. However, some models of smooth-bore rifles are initially equipped with all the necessary accessories, such a weapon is called tactical. The buyer often needs only to install a tactical flashlight, a laser target designator or a sight (if there is a need to install them).
The information portal tactical-life.com made a selection, which included 12 tactical guns of the 12 caliber. This weapon does not need any refinement or additional body kit, even in the basic configuration it satisfies most of the requests of potential buyers. All models presented in this rating are available on the civilian market of firearms, they can be freely purchased in many countries of the world. The cost of models is indicated for the USA, the prices recommended by the manufacturer are used.
Benelli M4
Benelli M4 is the first self-loading rifle of this Italian company, equipped with gas automatic. Structural originality and novelty of the model have been confirmed by an international patent. The shotgun of the 12 caliber is equipped with a flat front sight with a headset, as well as a diopter adjustable sight. The barrel of the Benelli M4 shotgun is chrome-plated and the outer surface is phosphated. In terms of its tactical and technical characteristics, as well as in the reliability and quality of the materials used, M4 is one of the best shotguns in the world at the time. It is no coincidence that since 1998, these weapons are in service with the United States Marine Corps and the "Seals" detachment.
Benelli M4 semi-automatic shotgun is used in the American police, as well as special forces and law enforcement agencies in many countries around the world. The manufacturer offers different models of M4, for example, a gun equipped with a pistol grip, which simplifies the control of the weapon, as well as increases the versatility of the weapon. Also available is a version with a pistol grip and a telescopic butt, which is folded by pressing one button and allows the shooter to change the size of the gun, reducing it to 13 centimeters. In addition, on the receiver of the weapon is the Picatinny rail, with which it can be installed various types of sights.
Features Benelli M4: barrel - 470 mm, total length - 1010 mm, weight - up to 3,8 kg, recharge - semi-automatic, due to removal of powder gases from the barrel, the magazine capacity - 6 cartridges + 1 cartridge in the barrel. Chamber - 76 mm. Price - from 2 000 dollars.
Beretta 1301 Tactical
The self-loading smoothbore rifle Beretta 1301 Tactical was originally intended for use by military and security forces as a tactical weapon. In the civilian market, this model was presented as a weapon with a high reload rate. It is intended for the arming of security organizations, as well as for the purposes of self-defense and the protection of private property from uninvited guests. Also, this gun can be effectively used for hunting and dynamic sports shooting disciplines.
Experts call the Beretta 1301 one of the fastest guns on the planet. The manufacturer notes that the proprietary system of removal of powder gases works immediately on 36% faster than systems of other brands. Despite the fact that the model doesn’t have a pistol grip, the weapon is considered to be very convenient due to the very wide forend (for the entire length of the under-barrel magazine) and a special butt shape. All the main weapon controls (shutter stop button, fuse button in front of the trigger guard and cocking handle) were designed enlarged - for more comfortable use of the gun. Established sighting devices consist of a front sight and a removable aperture rear sight. Additional can be represented by a variety of sights, including collimator sights, which are mounted on a Picatinny-type rail located on the top of the receiver.
Characteristics of the Beretta 1301 Tactical: barrel - 470 mm; total length - 960 mm; weight - 2,91 kg; recharge - semi-automatic, due to the removal of powder gases from the barrel; magazine capacity - 4 cartridge + 1 cartridge in the barrel, Chamber - 76 mm. Price - 1075 dollars.
CZ 612 HC-P
Today, the CZ 612 HC-P is one of the most affordable models of smooth-bore tactical rifles. It was created by the North American branch of the Czech group of companies CZ. According to the assurances of the manufacturer, this model of smooth-bore weapons is not inferior in its characteristics to more expensive counterparts of world famous brands. Externally, the CZ 612 HC-P is somewhat reminiscent of the Benelli M4, but has a pump-driven recharge mechanism. The CZ-612 HC-P model (Horde Control - Pump) is an inexpensive tactical pump shotgun of the 12 caliber, which is part of the CZ 612 line (the latest model at the moment). Under the CZ 612 brand in the United States, a line of smooth-bore guns of the 12 caliber with Magnum chamber (76 mm) is sold.
The arms manufacturer, the American subsidiary of Ceska Zbrojovka, presented the CZ 612 HC-P model in a very original way at the time of entering the market. The gun is positioned as a ready-made solution in case of a possible zombie apocalypse. And the very name Horde Control - Pump literally stands for "pump-action shotgun for crowd control."
Characteristics: barrel - 508 mm, total length - 1000 mm, weight - 2,9 kg, reloading - manual, by moving the forearm, magazine capacity - 4 cartridge + 1 cartridge in the barrel. Price - 369 dollars.
EAA MKA 1919 MATCH
EAA MKA 1919 Match smoothbore guns were originally created for participants in 3-Gun shooting competitions (pistol, shotgun and carbine). This model is made in the style of the famous M16 assault rifle, largely repeating its elements. The EAA MKA 1919 Match rifle has store power as well as a vapor recovery system that is built into the classic M16 rifle forearm. Also, the arrow has duplicate controls, which allows it to fire from any shoulder with the same convenience.
Characteristics: barrel - 470 mm; total length - 1000 mm; weight - 3,8 kg; recharge - semi-automatic, due to the removal of powder gases from the barrel; magazine capacity - 5 + 1 (10 + 1) cartridges. Price - from 699 dollars.
US109T or Saiga-12
The rating, compiled by the American Internet portal tactical-life.com, hit and the Russian representative. True, in the American wrapper. This is the US109T smoothbore rifle, which is manufactured by the American company Kalashnikov USA. In the basic configuration, this gun is equipped with an ergonomic pistol grip, a telescopic butt and a muzzle brake. The closest Russian analogue is the 12 Saiga 340 performance, the main purpose of this Russian gun is sports shooting. Like the US109T model, the domestic Saiga has a telescopic butt, an effective muzzle brake-compensator and a pistol grip.
Externally, the models resemble a Kalashnikov assault rifle, since, like all the guns of the Saiga series, they are based on the AK's time-tested design. At the same time, they use vapor-automatic and locking the barrel with a butterfly valve. The guns are powered from detachable box stores. In the Russian version, 8 and 10 ammunition stores are available.
Characteristics: barrel length - 463 mm, total length - 1016 mm. Weight - 3,7 kg. Reloading - semi-automatic, due to the removal of powder gases from the barrel. 10 magazine capacity of cartridges + 1 cartridge in the barrel. Price - from 999 dollars.
FN P-12
The FN P-12 is a pump action shotgun that was created by the American branch of Fabrique Nationale. This tactical rifle with minimal bodywork, it was released in the classic style of the company FN - maximum reliability and performance that get along with an unassuming appearance. The gun does not have a pistol grip and any tactical body kit, but is intended to arm soldiers and police officers who are primarily interested in endurance and the maximum possible reliability of the weapon. The chrome-plated barrel, special anti-corrosion coating and aluminum receiver FN P-12 allow the shooter to devote a minimum of his time to the lubrication and cleaning of the weapon. The gun is equipped with a fiber-optic sight-gun, as well as a removable metal sight-entirely. The weapon is an excellent and inexpensive pump-action shotgun, which is a good tactical solution, and also great for entertaining shooting and self-defense tasks.
Characteristics: barrel length - 457 mm, total length - 991 mm. Weight - 3,18 kg. Recharge - manual, handguard. Magazine capacity - 5 cartridges + 1 cartridge in the barrel. Price - from 669 dollars.
Information sources:
http://warspot.ru/6074-sokrushitelnyy-dvenadtsatyy-kalibr
http://vrazgovore.ru/1391-preimuschestva-ruzhja-dvenadcatogo-kalibra.html
http://rus-guns.com/vidy-oruzhiya/gladkostvolnoe-oruzhie
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Today, many gun owners give their preference to the 12 caliber, which successfully combines the low price of ammunition and a very large variety of available cartridges: canister, shot, bullet, non-lethal ammunition, signal and even a stun cartridge. Often 12 caliber rifles are purchased as universal weapons with which you can go hunting for birds and beasts, protect the house from uninvited guests, and also practice shooting, for example, on plates.
12 caliber is very much in demand by hunters. It is suitable for hunting wild boar, poultry (pheasant, duck), as well as small forest animals. Experienced hunters call the 12 caliber universal. But for hunting large predators, it is not recommended to use it, even with the most powerful cartridges. By their nature, predatory animals are less susceptible to damage, and in the case of "smeared" hitting the beast, the hunter himself can easily turn into prey. When using a shot, the firing distance of 12-caliber rifles does not exceed 50 meters, which must be borne in mind when sneaking up to the prey. To determine the distance to the target, the hunter can be helped not only by a developed eye, but also by modern devices, for example, a laser range finder, which if desired can be mounted on your gun.
Cartridges of 12-caliber to Benelli M4
In power structures and armies, smooth-bore guns are often considered a secondary type of weapon, putting rifled carbines and rifles in the first place. The first multi-shot smooth-bore guns appeared only at the end of the 19th century - they were models equipped with a barrel-tube magazine. Their reloading was carried out by moving the forearm (pump guns) or using the “Henry brace”. Such weapons were successfully used by the American army in the wars with Spain and Mexico, but best of all smooth-bore multiply-charged guns showed themselves during street battles and trench battles during the First World War. Just one shot of grapeshot or large-scale shot could hit several people at once, according to some sources, Germany even demanded the prohibition of this “barbaric weapon of mass destruction.” Later, smooth-bore multiply-charged rifles were often used during military conflicts, they still remain in service with the security forces of many states of the world.
Modern smooth-bore self-loading rifles mainly use the principle of removal of powder gases. This allows you to make such weapons more reliable. In addition, self-loading rifles are often created on the basis of pump models. All you need is to install a gas engine, which will replace the hand of the shooter. The rest of the design remains unchanged. For example, in our country, on the basis of the MP133 pump-action rifle, the MP153 self-loading rifle was created, in which an annular gas piston was used, it slides along the rifle's store as if on a guide. There is an automatic gas regulator on the MP153, which is also an indispensable attribute of modern self-loading rifles, which allow automation to operate freely with different power of ammo used by the shooter.
Smooth-bore guns acquired particular popularity in the civilian market of firearms. Reliable and inexpensive, but powerful enough, they turned out to be suitable for many purposes. Even despite the gradual decline in prices for rifles, shotguns remain in demand in many countries of the world. At the same time for all mass models of such weapons on the market you can find a huge number of different accessories that help greatly expand the capabilities of the weapon, and if necessary, improve its ergonomics. However, some models of smooth-bore rifles are initially equipped with all the necessary accessories, such a weapon is called tactical. The buyer often needs only to install a tactical flashlight, a laser target designator or a sight (if there is a need to install them).
The information portal tactical-life.com made a selection, which included 12 tactical guns of the 12 caliber. This weapon does not need any refinement or additional body kit, even in the basic configuration it satisfies most of the requests of potential buyers. All models presented in this rating are available on the civilian market of firearms, they can be freely purchased in many countries of the world. The cost of models is indicated for the USA, the prices recommended by the manufacturer are used.
Benelli M4
Benelli M4 is the first self-loading rifle of this Italian company, equipped with gas automatic. Structural originality and novelty of the model have been confirmed by an international patent. The shotgun of the 12 caliber is equipped with a flat front sight with a headset, as well as a diopter adjustable sight. The barrel of the Benelli M4 shotgun is chrome-plated and the outer surface is phosphated. In terms of its tactical and technical characteristics, as well as in the reliability and quality of the materials used, M4 is one of the best shotguns in the world at the time. It is no coincidence that since 1998, these weapons are in service with the United States Marine Corps and the "Seals" detachment.
Benelli M4 semi-automatic shotgun is used in the American police, as well as special forces and law enforcement agencies in many countries around the world. The manufacturer offers different models of M4, for example, a gun equipped with a pistol grip, which simplifies the control of the weapon, as well as increases the versatility of the weapon. Also available is a version with a pistol grip and a telescopic butt, which is folded by pressing one button and allows the shooter to change the size of the gun, reducing it to 13 centimeters. In addition, on the receiver of the weapon is the Picatinny rail, with which it can be installed various types of sights.
Features Benelli M4: barrel - 470 mm, total length - 1010 mm, weight - up to 3,8 kg, recharge - semi-automatic, due to removal of powder gases from the barrel, the magazine capacity - 6 cartridges + 1 cartridge in the barrel. Chamber - 76 mm. Price - from 2 000 dollars.
Beretta 1301 Tactical
The self-loading smoothbore rifle Beretta 1301 Tactical was originally intended for use by military and security forces as a tactical weapon. In the civilian market, this model was presented as a weapon with a high reload rate. It is intended for the arming of security organizations, as well as for the purposes of self-defense and the protection of private property from uninvited guests. Also, this gun can be effectively used for hunting and dynamic sports shooting disciplines.
Experts call the Beretta 1301 one of the fastest guns on the planet. The manufacturer notes that the proprietary system of removal of powder gases works immediately on 36% faster than systems of other brands. Despite the fact that the model doesn’t have a pistol grip, the weapon is considered to be very convenient due to the very wide forend (for the entire length of the under-barrel magazine) and a special butt shape. All the main weapon controls (shutter stop button, fuse button in front of the trigger guard and cocking handle) were designed enlarged - for more comfortable use of the gun. Established sighting devices consist of a front sight and a removable aperture rear sight. Additional can be represented by a variety of sights, including collimator sights, which are mounted on a Picatinny-type rail located on the top of the receiver.
Characteristics of the Beretta 1301 Tactical: barrel - 470 mm; total length - 960 mm; weight - 2,91 kg; recharge - semi-automatic, due to the removal of powder gases from the barrel; magazine capacity - 4 cartridge + 1 cartridge in the barrel, Chamber - 76 mm. Price - 1075 dollars.
CZ 612 HC-P
Today, the CZ 612 HC-P is one of the most affordable models of smooth-bore tactical rifles. It was created by the North American branch of the Czech group of companies CZ. According to the assurances of the manufacturer, this model of smooth-bore weapons is not inferior in its characteristics to more expensive counterparts of world famous brands. Externally, the CZ 612 HC-P is somewhat reminiscent of the Benelli M4, but has a pump-driven recharge mechanism. The CZ-612 HC-P model (Horde Control - Pump) is an inexpensive tactical pump shotgun of the 12 caliber, which is part of the CZ 612 line (the latest model at the moment). Under the CZ 612 brand in the United States, a line of smooth-bore guns of the 12 caliber with Magnum chamber (76 mm) is sold.
The arms manufacturer, the American subsidiary of Ceska Zbrojovka, presented the CZ 612 HC-P model in a very original way at the time of entering the market. The gun is positioned as a ready-made solution in case of a possible zombie apocalypse. And the very name Horde Control - Pump literally stands for "pump-action shotgun for crowd control."
Characteristics: barrel - 508 mm, total length - 1000 mm, weight - 2,9 kg, reloading - manual, by moving the forearm, magazine capacity - 4 cartridge + 1 cartridge in the barrel. Price - 369 dollars.
EAA MKA 1919 MATCH
EAA MKA 1919 Match smoothbore guns were originally created for participants in 3-Gun shooting competitions (pistol, shotgun and carbine). This model is made in the style of the famous M16 assault rifle, largely repeating its elements. The EAA MKA 1919 Match rifle has store power as well as a vapor recovery system that is built into the classic M16 rifle forearm. Also, the arrow has duplicate controls, which allows it to fire from any shoulder with the same convenience.
Characteristics: barrel - 470 mm; total length - 1000 mm; weight - 3,8 kg; recharge - semi-automatic, due to the removal of powder gases from the barrel; magazine capacity - 5 + 1 (10 + 1) cartridges. Price - from 699 dollars.
US109T or Saiga-12
The rating, compiled by the American Internet portal tactical-life.com, hit and the Russian representative. True, in the American wrapper. This is the US109T smoothbore rifle, which is manufactured by the American company Kalashnikov USA. In the basic configuration, this gun is equipped with an ergonomic pistol grip, a telescopic butt and a muzzle brake. The closest Russian analogue is the 12 Saiga 340 performance, the main purpose of this Russian gun is sports shooting. Like the US109T model, the domestic Saiga has a telescopic butt, an effective muzzle brake-compensator and a pistol grip.
Externally, the models resemble a Kalashnikov assault rifle, since, like all the guns of the Saiga series, they are based on the AK's time-tested design. At the same time, they use vapor-automatic and locking the barrel with a butterfly valve. The guns are powered from detachable box stores. In the Russian version, 8 and 10 ammunition stores are available.
Characteristics: barrel length - 463 mm, total length - 1016 mm. Weight - 3,7 kg. Reloading - semi-automatic, due to the removal of powder gases from the barrel. 10 magazine capacity of cartridges + 1 cartridge in the barrel. Price - from 999 dollars.
FN P-12
The FN P-12 is a pump action shotgun that was created by the American branch of Fabrique Nationale. This tactical rifle with minimal bodywork, it was released in the classic style of the company FN - maximum reliability and performance that get along with an unassuming appearance. The gun does not have a pistol grip and any tactical body kit, but is intended to arm soldiers and police officers who are primarily interested in endurance and the maximum possible reliability of the weapon. The chrome-plated barrel, special anti-corrosion coating and aluminum receiver FN P-12 allow the shooter to devote a minimum of his time to the lubrication and cleaning of the weapon. The gun is equipped with a fiber-optic sight-gun, as well as a removable metal sight-entirely. The weapon is an excellent and inexpensive pump-action shotgun, which is a good tactical solution, and also great for entertaining shooting and self-defense tasks.
Characteristics: barrel length - 457 mm, total length - 991 mm. Weight - 3,18 kg. Recharge - manual, handguard. Magazine capacity - 5 cartridges + 1 cartridge in the barrel. Price - from 669 dollars.
Information sources:
http://warspot.ru/6074-sokrushitelnyy-dvenadtsatyy-kalibr
http://vrazgovore.ru/1391-preimuschestva-ruzhja-dvenadcatogo-kalibra.html
http://rus-guns.com/vidy-oruzhiya/gladkostvolnoe-oruzhie
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