Shotgun weapon: the second coming of smoothbore shotguns. Pump or semi-automatic: Which “tactical shotgun” is better? The history of the emergence of a shotgun as a melee weapon

MOSCOW, June 16— RIA Novosti, Nikolai Protopopov. Stopping an attacker with a powerful shot offhand or knocking out door locks on the fly - assault teams of special services around the world widely use smooth-bore guns when fighting in the city. The US police and security organizations have been especially successful in using the lethal 12-gauge. In Russia, combat shotguns are historically not so popular - only some units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are armed with them. RIA Novosti talks about the most serious "shotguns".

Wall of Buckshot

The American AA-12 automatic smoothbore shotgun was developed in the 1980s. Its main advantage over its predecessors is the ability to fire in bursts. The design of the shotgun involves the installation of a high-capacity drum magazine - 32 rounds. This allows you to conduct heavy automatic fire with 12-gauge cartridges, sending impressive masses of buckshot towards the enemy.

When developing the AA-12, the experience of using shotguns on Vietnam War. Then the American army effectively used guns in dense thickets, when they had to fight at short range with an enemy that suddenly appeared from the jungle. However, in case of misses, there was no time left to reload, so a multi-charge and rapid-fire “smoothbore” was required.

Despite its advantages - high rate of fire, relatively light weight and low recoil - the AA-12 shotgun never went into production. Today it can only be seen in the hands of heroes of Hollywood action films and computer games.

Italian cuisine

Made in Italy, the Benelli M4 Super 90 semi-automatic shotgun features not only outstanding reliability and ergonomics, but also a beautiful design. This is one of the best combat shotguns in the world. Equipped with a telescopic stock and Picatinny rails for mounting optical sights, under-barrel grips and tactical flashlights.

The development was initiated by the Pentagon, which in the late 1990s needed a new single smooth-bore military rifle. Today, in the arsenal of the US Marine Corps under the symbol M1014 there are almost 20 thousand units of Benelli M4 Super 90. The six-round shotgun was actively used in almost all military conflicts involving American army— it was fired in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and Syria. In addition, intelligence services and law enforcement agencies of another twenty countries successfully use the “Italian”, speaking only positively about this gun.

Universal "Turk"

The design of the Turkish pump-action shotgun UTAS UTS-15 combines a “bullpup” layout, rare for shotguns, and a classic “pump” with a longitudinally sliding bolt. The advantage of UTAS is high firepower with a fairly compact size.

Another feature is two twin magazines of seven rounds each, which can be switched between directly while shooting. This allows you to use different types cartridges depending on the situation.

The shotgun was created in 2011 specifically for police units and army special forces. Its main purpose is assault operations. Like most samples modern weapons, UTAS is equipped with Picatinny rails for increased functionality, and the body is made of high-strength composite materials.

Old school

The Remington Model 870 is one of the most famous and widely used shotguns in the world. It was developed back in the 1950s for hunters large animal. Later, the US Army became interested in it, and the shotgun was slightly modified for the military - the magazine capacity was increased to seven rounds and a device for attaching a bayonet was installed.

Featuring an all-steel body and an under-barrel tubular magazine, the success of this inexpensive pump-action shotgun is due to its simplicity, ruggedness, ease of maintenance and incredible reliability. It is equipped with a wide range of ammunition of various calibers - buckshot, bullets, signal, gas and many other charges.

The Remington 870 is the best-selling shotgun in the world. In total, more than 11 million different modifications of this type of gun were produced.

Russian character

Izhevsk gunsmiths made the 18.5 KS-K shotgun for units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on the basis of the civilian Saiga. However, Russian police are in no hurry to arm themselves with them. Having impressive dimensions, the KS-K is less convenient for storming premises than the usual compact submachine guns or machine guns.

Now manufacturers are relying more on foreign orders.

The abbreviation KS-K means “special carbine,” but it is still a full-fledged self-loading shotgun. The automatic operation scheme is borrowed from AK and is highly reliable. Highly efficient guns are used for shooting short distances cartridges with 12-gauge bullets or buckshot with a 70 or 76 mm case.

“Face to face”: which “tactical shotgun” is better?

When I first used , in the 1960s, I didn't even question which was better. Police shotguns were pump-action, without options. It was not until much later that I heard the popular belief that semi-automatic shotguns were less reliable than pump-action shotguns.

The author still considers the Remington 8710 one of the most reliable and effective “combat” shotguns. In this case he is using a Remington 870 Express Tactical with a GATOR choke tube.

At that time, double-barreled shotguns with short barrels were still in service. For example, detectives from NYPD used double-barreled shotguns Stevens for many years. Mainly in service with law enforcement agencies were Remington 870 or Ithaca 37, although some agencies have used Winchester, High Standard, Smith & Wesson.

So what to choose - a pump or a semi-automatic? Next I will tell you which will help you choose the best tactical shotgun.

1. Rate of fire

The first semi-automatic shotgun I ever shot was Remington model 11, from the Second World War, from my friend’s collection. I shot about 10 rounds through it and found it to work.

If I remember correctly, the following semi-automatic shotgun was one of the first Benelli, imported to the USA. I was at Chapman Academy and Ray gave me his new shotgun to try. I was very surprised at how quickly it worked. Ray was shooting through the magazine before the first cartridge hit the ground. This rate of fire impressed me. But the only negative is the generation Benelli it was difficult to charge.

I believe that police And military weapons should be as simple as possible. Rate of fire is still one of the advantages of semi-automatic shotguns. During World War II and the Vietnam War, they were used as Winchester Model 97/Model 12 And Ithaca Model 37. They did not have a safety lock and were therefore always ready to fire.

From pump action shotgun You can also shoot very quickly. A friend of mine, from the St. Louis Police Department, told me that very often when asked by security officers investigating the use of official Remington 870, the officers responded that they fired once or twice, but in fact their magazines were empty. The officers weren't lying; It’s just that, in a state of deadly collision, they didn’t notice how quickly “muscle memory worked.”

2. Use of shelters

Another big advantage semi-automatic shotgun is that it is more convenient to work with it from behind cover, since there is no need to operate the fore-end, the shooter can shoot while lying down or from under cover.

However, when shooting over cover from pump-action shotgun, it is convenient to rest your hand holding the forend, and reload by pushing the “shooting” hand of the gun forward.

3. Loading

In any case, you need to be able to quickly equip your store tactical shotgun. Since semi-automatic shotguns have a faster rate of fire, reloading them is especially important.

Short version of the Remington 870 with a 12-inch barrel from Scattergun Technologies. Thompson rests the hand holding the fore-end against the surface, and reloads by pushing the “shooting” hand

On combat shotguns I prefer side-saddle carriers and place the cartridges in them with the primers down, so that if necessary, I can quickly remove the cartridge and load it into the magazine. If I have cartridges with a bullet, I can also quickly identify them.

But please note that these bandoliers require special attention, since, for example, when passing through doorways or when exiting vehicles, they can get caught on an obstacle.

4. Magazine capacity

Since semi-automatic shotguns more rapid-fire, they require more capacious magazines. Detachable magazines are good, but they increase the size.

There are some modern self-loading shotguns that solve this problem in an interesting way. As an example - my favorite SRM 1216, which has a 16-round rotary magazine. Four 12 gauge cartridges fit in each of the four chambers. As one chamber is emptied, the magazine is rotated and a cartridge from the next chamber is sent into the chamber.

Multiple feed tube magazines can also be used in pump-action shotguns. One of them is UTS-15. It is only 720mm long, with a magazine capacity of 15 rounds - 7 rounds in the chambers, one in the chamber.

5. Delays

Another parameter for comparing shotguns is the ability to quickly remove a faulty cartridge from the chamber. As a rule, this can be done faster on a pump-action shotgun. But a semi-automatic has a bolt handle that can be kicked or pressed against a hard surface, which will help increase the force applied. Otherwise, clearing a stuck cartridge/case on a semi-automatic machine may require more time.

Another advantage pump-action shotguns is the ability to shorten the barrel and reduce the size of the weapon. You can also shorten the semi-automatic, but then you will need to adjust the gas chamber and the stroke of the gas piston, which is somewhat more complicated. Benelli And Remington offer versions of their combat semi-automatic weapons with 355 mm barrels, which are highly reliable.

6. Reliability

I've been exploited by the cop a lot Remington model 11-87 and found it extremely reliable. I've used this gun for years and trust it enough to . I also have an equally reliable one Mossberg 930 Tactical. It has a very comfortable bolt handle, durable and comfortable. Lately I've been testing Beretta 1301 Tactical, and I also find it quite reliable. Just like the old ones Benelli, the modern models I use are also very reliable.

M4 (1014), used USMC, has proven itself to be excellent military service, although I like it better M3 Tactical. My M3 has a collapsible stock and is a great combat shotgun. The M3 model can be used in both semi-automatic and pump-action modes. Double action shotguns originally appeared in the Italian contingent peacekeeping forces. They make it possible to shoot standard shotgun and traumatic cartridges.

The ability to switch to pump-action mode allows you to use less lethal ammunition, which has a smaller powder load and does not allow the automatic reloading to work. One of the first and most popular double-action shotguns is the Italian SPAS-12.

While the pump action shotgun is definitely the most reliable, I would argue that it requires more practice to avoid "under-loading", especially under stress.

7. Loading the cartridge into the chamber

For less experienced users, the safety issue of a semi-automatic machine arises. After the shot, the next cartridge is automatically sent into the chamber, which can be dangerous if its further use is not required. For a well-trained shooter this is not a problem, but for a well-trained shooter it can be an argument in favor of the pump.

Not everyone may agree, but the chamber should be empty for as long as necessary. Many police cars have marks in their roofs that support my opinion.

Unless immediate action is necessary, I prefer not to chamber the round. I believe that the sound of the bolt and the chamber being chambered is a strong deterrent to suspects.

8. Price factor

Another argument, especially for law enforcement agencies. The problem is that a semi-automatic machine is more expensive. This is true, but not always. Semi-automatic Mossberg 930 Tactical costs the same as some models Mossberg 590.

Let's summarize:

Advantages of a semi-automatic shotgun

1. High combat rate of fire.
2. More efficient use shelter.
3. Softer recoil.

Advantages of a pump-action shotgun

1. Low price.
2. Reliable with any ammunition.
3. Manual feed is safer for inexperienced shooters.
4. Easily eliminate delays.

And the winner...

This was just a quick look at some of the some advantages and disadvantages of each type of shotgun.

There are many other comparison criteria, such as sights, magazine capacity, safety devices and ergonomics. As for me, this is the same as comparing who is better - blondes, brunettes or redheads.

Personally, I like pumps, semi-autos, and double actions.

Shotguns are the oldest type of firearm. Essentially all early firearms were smoothbore, and many were loaded with more than one projectile. They were used both for combat and for hunting, since the simultaneous firing of several shells (bullets, pellets) in one shot increased the likelihood of at least one bullet hitting the target. This allows you to compensate for aiming errors, especially when shooting at moving targets. In addition, the ability to vary the type and weight of the projectile in one shot - from full-caliber massive bullets to a large amount of small shot - allows you to flexibly solve various problems using one type of weapon. The use of interchangeable choke tubes (chokes), which allows you to adjust the size of the shot or buckshot, further expands the capabilities of shotguns. Compared to rifles, shotguns have much greater tactical flexibility, but their inherent disadvantages are a significantly shorter effective firing range and a larger mass and size of cartridges (and therefore smaller magazine capacity and portable ammunition). When shooting with buckshot or shot, the effective firing range is no more than 50-70 meters; when shooting with a bullet, the range can reach 100 and even 150 meters (when using sub-caliber bullets). Arrow-shaped striking elements can provide a similar range, but they, as a rule, have insufficient accuracy and high cost. In addition to various types of bullets, shotguns can also be used to throw “non-lethal” ammunition, such as gas grenades, rubber buckshot, and the like. It is for the reasons described that smoothbore guns are very popular among the police forces of the most different countries, as well as among army units special purpose those in need of effective weapons for short-range short-range combat or for guarding objects or prisoners.

Single and double barrel shotguns are the oldest types smoothbore weapons, but of practical value as military weapon They have almost none due to their low rate of fire. Nevertheless, sawn-off shotguns are still popular (mainly among criminals) as close-range weapons.

For military and police purposes, magazine-fed smoothbore shotguns with manual or automatic reloading are used (most often self-loading, very rarely with automatic fire). In the vast majority of cases, 12-gauge weapons are used (barrel bore diameter is approximately 18 mm). The most common are under-barrel tubular magazines with a capacity of 4-6, sometimes up to 9 rounds. Such stores provide compact dimensions for the weapon, but reload rather slowly, one cartridge at a time. In the last decade, detachable box magazines have gained some popularity, allowing for quick reloading of weapons. The capacity of such magazines is usually from 5 to 10 rounds, rarely more. Even less commonly used are drum magazines - either detachable, with a capacity of 12 to 20 or even more rounds, or integral, revolving type, with a capacity of 10 - 12 rounds. Such stores are too bulky and heavy, and therefore are not particularly popular.

Pump-action shotguns (manual reloading)

Pump-action are called guns in which the reloading mechanism is driven by a longitudinally sliding fore-end, acting like a hand pump (pump). Typically, for reloading, the forend moves back and then forward, and is directly connected to the bolt carrier. Less commonly, the forend is connected to a movable barrel, and moves forward and then back. The first pump-action shotguns appeared in the last decade of the 19th century, and the most typical shotgun was the Winchester 97 shotgun designed by John Browning. This gun, modified by fitting a bayonet mount, was widely used by the Allies in the trenches of the First World War. Similar models from many other manufacturers followed, and to this day 12-gauge pump-action shotguns, such as Remington 870 and Winchester 1300, are widely used both in the police of various countries and in the Armed Forces various countries. The main advantages of pump-action shotguns are their independence from the type and power of ammunition, which allows you to easily use both powerful live cartridges with bullets and buckshot, as well as weakened cartridges with tear gas or rubber buckshot. The disadvantage is a lower practical rate of fire compared to self-loading weapons, which can be critical during quick battles in the city or, especially, in the dense jungle.

Self-loading (semi-automatic) shotguns

Self-loading shotguns use part of the energy generated during the shot powder charge, for reloading weapons. this can be inertia (Benelli), and the pressure of the powder gases removed from the barrel (Russian gun Saiga-12 and Italian Franchi SPAS-15, American Remington 1100 and Remington 11-87), recoil of the barrel with its long stroke (Browning FN Auto- 5 and Remington 11). As a rule, self-loading shotguns have slightly lower recoil than similar pump-action shotguns and a higher practical rate of fire. The value of self-loading rifles in combat conditions was first discovered by the British during the fighting in Southeast Asia at the end of the 2nd World War and after it, where British troops preferred Browning Auto-5 semi-automatic shotguns to any pump-action shotguns, due to their higher rate of fire - battles in the jungle usually took place at the shortest ranges - 10-20 meters, or even less .

Recent events, namely the adoption in the United States of the Benelli M4 - M1014 smoothbore shotgun as a single shotgun for all Armed Forces, only emphasizes that for the military, firepower is more important than the tactical flexibility of pump-action shotguns. In addition to the United States, self-loading rifles are used by the Italian armed forces (SPAS-15) and many other armies around the world.

There are also combination systems that allow the user to switch between semi-automatic or manual (pump-action) reloading, but they are usually more complex in design than conventional shotguns, and therefore heavier and more expensive. Such systems are again preferable for police use.

Smoothbore guns with the ability to fire in bursts have practically not become widespread. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, such guns have very high recoil, which requires making the weapon excessively heavy, otherwise firing in bursts will be a waste of ammunition and even fraught with injury to the shooter. In addition, the small portable ammunition load and small magazine capacity also do not contribute to the popularity of automatic fire.

American automatic shotgun The Pancor Jackhammer revolver type (literally translated as “jackhammer”) is designed to arm the police and army. There was also an option for arming combat swimmers, which differed from the standard version in that it had a sealed container for transporting weapons under water. On the civilian weapons market in most countries, the sale of Pancor Jackhammer is prohibited. The Jackhammer combat smoothbore automatic shotgun was developed in 1978 by weapons designer John A. Anderson specifically as a military model. In 1984, Andersen patented the basic design, on the basis of which all further development of this weapon was based. Technical solutions, implemented in the design of this gun, were patented in the USA on December 1, 1987 under the numbers 4709617 and 4856410 and on January 4, 1990 in England under the numbers 2179429 and 2206188 ...

Main feature is feeding the gun with cartridges from a 10-round 12-gauge hunting drum. The automation works by removing part of the powder gases from the barrel, and is reminiscent of the drum rotation mechanism of the 1896 Webley-Fosbery revolver. The first sample of the Pancor Jackhammer was released in 1985, the first tests were carried out in the 1990s. It was not accepted for service. The gun was initially advertised under the banner of Pancor Corporation, and later by Mark Three Corporation (which had in its arsenal a number of equally original and equally unsuccessful developments in the field of small arms).

The Pancor Jackhammer shotgun is built according to the bullpup scheme - smoothbore, built on the basis of a gas exhaust mechanism with a forward-moving barrel and power from detachable magazines - drums like revolving ones. The automatic gas engine consists of a gas cylinder formed around the barrel and an annular gas piston rigidly mounted on the barrel. After the shot, hot powder gases enter the gas cylinder through a hole in the barrel and, acting on the gas piston, push the movable barrel forward, compressing the return spring. In this case, the barrel first disengages from the fired chamber of the drum, and then, through a longitudinally sliding lever located above the barrel (automation drive rod), it activates the reloading and cocking mechanism of the trigger mechanism. There are special oblique shaped grooves on the outer surface of the magazine - drum. Two protrusions at the rear of the drive rod interact with these slots, causing the drum to rotate half a step clockwise, first as the rod (and barrel) moves forward and then backward. Thus, before the barrel reaches its rearmost position under the action of the return spring, the drum turns toward the barrel with the next loaded chamber. At the end of his reverse The barrel enters with its shank into the front part of the drum chamber, providing a tight connection that prevents powder gases from breaking out. At the same time, the rear end of the drive rod cocks the striker-fired firing mechanism. The gun only has automatic mode fire, single shots are possible by briefly pressing the trigger due to the relatively low rate of fire. Manual reloading for the first shot or in case of misfire is carried out by a movable fore-end, moving forward and backward, while special hooks inside the fore-end pick up the barrel and move it back and forth, carrying out a full reloading cycle.

The change of magazines - drums (in the original bearing the brand name "Ammo Cassette" - ammunition cassette) was also carried out in an unusual way. To separate the magazine from the weapon, you need to squeeze the trigger halfway, and then move the movable forend forward until it stops. In this case, the barrel will move forward, disconnecting from the drum, the tubular axis of the magazine will also move forward from the drum, allowing it to freely fall out of the weapon. In the forward position, the forend and barrel will be automatically locked with a special latch located in the front of the trigger guard. Thus, while holding the weapon by the pistol grip with one hand, the shooter can insert it into place with the second free hand. new store and then release the handguard by pressing the latch. In this case, the magazine axis will fall into place, the drive lever will automatically align one of the drum chambers opposite the barrel, and then the barrel will enter this chamber with its rear part. The trigger will also be cocked automatically and the weapon will be ready for battle.

In the opening of the butt behind the magazine there is a handle connected to the firing pin and allowing, if necessary, to manually cock the firing pin or remove it from combat cocking. Another feature of the Jackhammer shotgun is the ability to quickly change the barrel. To do this, you need to remove the muzzle, rotate the barrel 90 degrees around its axis and remove it forward along with the return spring. Then insert the new barrel, rotate it 90 degrees so that it engages the drive rod, then put the recoil spring on the barrel and install the muzzle in place.

To supply the Jackhammer, two types of magazines were provided. The first type had ordinary chambers designed for special reinforced 12-gauge cartridges. After removal from the weapon, such a magazine could be freed from empty cartridges and reloaded with cartridges. The second type of magazine must be loaded at the factory, with gunpowder, projectile (buckshot, bullet, etc.) and primer loaded directly into the drum, without cartridges. The fully loaded drum ("Ammo Cassette") was hermetically packaged in plastic film and was to be delivered to users in this form. Before loading, the shooter had to tear off the plastic wrapping from the drum and load it into the weapon, and after using up all the charges, throw it away (or, if the situation allows, save it for later return to the factory for reloading).

Based on such stores, Andersen also developed a special anti-personnel mine, the Bear Trap, which featured a fuse attached to the store. When it was triggered, charges from all chambers were fired simultaneously, creating the effect of a directed fragmentation mine.

Caliber - 12th hunting
Length, mm 787
Barrel length, mm 525
Weight without cartridges, kg 4.57
Drum capacity, no. 10 rounds
Rate of fire, rds/min 240
Sighting range, m 40

Single fire is achieved by jerky trigger pulls and a low rate of fire. The safety lever is located above the handle, on the left side of the weapon. When turned on, it blocks the trigger rod and trigger. The sight is open and consists of a rail closed on the sides, like on hunting rifles.

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Colossal density of fire, high rate of fire, crushing firepower - combat shotguns occupy a narrow but important niche in the arsenals of special forces and armies around the world.

They are indispensable for short-range combat, use different types of ammunition and are superior in stopping power to any other small arms.

"Vepr-12" (Russia)

Russian smoothbore self-loading carbine"Vepr-12" was developed based on light machine gun Kalashnikov by craftsmen of the Vyatsko-Polyansky Machine-Building Plant. Designed in the early 2000s, the gun inherited the general layout and design of the RPK with a gas release mechanism and locking by rotating the bolt, but the bolt group and receiver were redesigned to accommodate the use of 12/70 and 12/76 caliber rifle cartridges. Food is supplied from detachable box magazines with a single-row arrangement of cartridges - for four, eight or ten pieces. In addition, drums for 20 or 25 rounds have been developed for the carbine.

In Russia, Vepr-12 is certified as a civilian and service weapon, and the carbine is also exported to other countries. It is known that the “Vepr” with a telescopic butt, EOTech sight and tactical flashlight is in service with the EKAM police special forces of the Greek Ministry of Internal Affairs. The same weapons are used by French police special forces. In September 2012, the Vepr-12 was tested by the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency, after which approval was received to include the carbine in the list of weapons used by the countries of the North Atlantic Alliance.

Daewoo USAS-12 (USA, South Korea)

The Daewoo USAS-12 is an automatic shotgun produced by the South Korean conglomerate Daewoo's division, Daewoo Precision Industries, since the late 1980s. Automation is based on the removal of powder gases with locking the barrel by turning the bolt. The peculiarity of the design is that the plastic stock of the USAS-12 is hollow; the bolt group rolls inside when firing, which significantly reduced recoil. The type of ammunition is a box magazine for ten or a drum magazine for 20 rounds. Sighting range - 40-50 meters, rate of fire - 360 rounds per minute. For ease of carrying, the shotgun is equipped with a special handle.

USAS-12 with ten-round magazine

In total, more than 30 thousand USAS-12 automatic rifles were manufactured. They are equipped with special forces South Korea, Colombia, Dominican Republic, as well as Brazil. The manufacturer tried to import self-loading versions into the United States for sale on the civilian market, but the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Control firearms banned this transaction. Locally produced versions were sold to US government and police units, assembled by RAMO Defense from South Korean parts.

Benelli M4 Super 90 (Italy)

The Benelli M4 Super 90 shotgun is a shining example of a well-made Italian weapon. It is assembled from special durable materials and is considered very reliable. The manufacturer claims the ability to shoot up to 25 thousand rounds without repair. The gun's automatic system works by removing gases from the barrel into two symmetrically located gas cylinders. The type of ammunition is an under-barrel tubular magazine for six rounds.

Benelli M4 Super 90

This shotgun is well known in the international commercial shotgun market. It can also be bought in Russia for private use. Benelli M4 Super 90 in use law enforcement agencies Australia, Great Britain, Greece, Georgia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Libya, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia. In the United States, the gun was adopted by the Marine Corps in 1999 under the designation M1014. Today it is also used by the US Army, Navy SEALs and the Los Angeles Police Department.

UTAS UTS-15 (Türkiye)

UTS-15 is a smoothbore shotgun developed in 2011 by the Turkish company UTAS for the military and police. The South African Neostead shotgun was used as a basis. The UTS-15 retained the bullpup layout and two tubular over-barrel magazines, but redesigned the internal mechanisms. UTS-15 is a pump-action shotgun. The barrel is locked by turning the bolt onto three lugs that engage with the shank. The ejection of spent cartridges is only to the right, at the window for cartridges there is an automatically opening dust cover. The design of the gun's feeding unit ensures the chambering of cartridges in absolutely any position of the weapon, and the hinged lid provides quick access to the breech to control the cartridge in the chamber and eliminate delays in feeding if a deformed cartridge is encountered.

The main feature of the weapon is a twin double magazine with 15 rounds of ammunition, which can be loaded from the left, right or both sides at the same time. The shotgun is used to a limited extent in law enforcement and military structures of a number of countries, but the first versions of the shotgun were characterized by low reliability - this mainly concerned the cartridge supply system. After criticism from users, UTAS developed additional options weapons, correcting the shortcomings.

SRM Arms model 1216 (USA)

The SRM Atms model 1216 is a 12-gauge shotgun with a 16-round magazine and a relatively short barrel of 457 millimeters. It features an unusual design with an automatic semi-blowback mechanism, atypical for shotguns. The weapon is equipped with an under-barrel drum magazine, which is a block of four parallel tubular magazines with a capacity of four rounds each, in a single housing. The body is rotated so that cartridges are supplied only from the upper magazine in the block.

SRM Arms model 1216

Initially, the shotgun was produced exclusively for civilian needs, but today it is used by police units of several American states. The weapon is designed for deep “tuning”, allowing you to customize it for yourself: on the receiver there are Picatinny rails on which you can install various types sights, laser sights, flashlights and other devices. The developers managed to combine a number of advantages in this weapon: small dimensions, multiple charges, tactical mobility and universal two-way control.

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