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What about shooting? Well, TS12 seems to be more like a rifle (with powerful rounds) than a shotgun. Rate of fire is enormous, due to the number of shells available and quick rotation of the chambers. Shooting and charging on the move won't be a problem too. Loading magazines might look complex initially but after some training you will be able to load it quickly and efficiently. Thank you Mirek - sklep.semperfi.pl The TS12 is very stable and con- trollable during the shooting. The slide is relatively lightweight and paired with the thick rubber buttpad it dampens the recoil effectively. The pistol grip is "one size fits most" and for those familiar with AUG or X95 bull-pups will feel like home with the huge trigger guard. The only problem is the 11.9 lbs trigger pull (yup, over 5 kilograms) but hey, it is a shotgun, not a rifle. What about accuracy? Torso sized targets on 30 meters distance were not a problem (factory pre-installed choke, 28 g 12/76 shells). QD swivel socket locations are awkward (gun on the sling rides very low) – one additional pair of sockets in the front of the TS12 would solve the problem. The three separate magazine chambers tempted to use up to three different types of the shells. It can be done, but it might be causing problems during the use. Firstly, it will be difficult to PID the type of shells during the dynamic high-stress situation. Secondly, to change the type of shells it would be necessary to: a) spend all shells from one magazine or b) extract one shell. My bet is that it was nev- er the designers' plan. They just wanted to make a portable shotgun with up to 15+1 shells. And they made it. TECH SPEC Caliber: 12 ga Action: Short stroke gas piston Weight: 4.1 kg Lenght: 720 mm Height: 260 mm Barrel lenght: 470 mm Barrell 4041 stainless steel Chokes Yes (Benelli/Beretta) Magazine capacity: 3 x 5+1 (2 2/3" shells) or 3 x 4+1 (3" shells) Lower receiver: Polymer Upper receiver: aluminum Colors: Black, Flat Dark Earth, Olive Green FIREARMS