Tokarev USA TAR 12
Tokarev USA · Shotgun · In Production · 2023
Overview
The Tokarev USA TAR 12 is a gas-operated semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun built around AR/M4-style ergonomics. It uses an 18.5-inch barrel, a lightweight aluminum receiver with polymer furniture, fully ambidextrous controls, and integrated Picatinny rails. It feeds from detachable MKA 1919-pattern magazines and ships with polymer flip-up sights and a choke tube kit.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3311 g (116.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 958.8 mm (37.75") |
| Barrel Length | 469.9 mm (18.50") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Black |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ar Style Safety Selector
- Features: Ar 15 Ergonomics, Gas Operated, Folding Iron Sights, Picatinny Rail, Ambidextrous Controls, Mka 1919 Magazine Compatible, Interchangeable Chokes
Variants
- Tokarev USA TAR 12P — Base Black
- Tokarev USA TAR 12MP — Nickel
- Tokarev USA TAR 12 SB — Sand Burnt
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
MSRP ~$252 (TAR 12P) to ~$332 (color variants). AR-pattern controls make it familiar to AR-15 shooters. Budget sibling to the TT-12 PRO.