О! S&W покусал
Новинка - Smith & Wesson M&P 12. Хоть и раньше существовали дробовики, носящие имя S&W, нельзя сказать, что эта фирма известна гладкоствольным оружием. Так кроме того сразу помповое ружьё с компоновкой "булл-пап" и двумя трубчатыми подствольными магазинами-
Емкость каждого из магазинов 6 или 7 патронов (в зависимости от длины гильзы, то есть 14 патронов 12/70 Ga или 12 патронов 12/76 Ga)-
Предохранитель аля AR-15 -
Рукоять знакомая, даже с аналогичными сменными накладками-
SMITH & WESSON® LAUNCHES NEW M&P®12 SHOTGUN
New M&P12 Shotgun Delivers Innovation, Capacity in a Compact Package
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., (August 17, 2021) – Smith & Wesson announced today that it has introduced a new, bullpup-style pump action shotgun: the M&P®12. Designed for home protection, the new M&P12 shotgun is packed with features in a compact, maneuverable package. The M&P12 is chambered for 12 gauge 3” shells but is able to accept a combination of standard 2 ¾”, 3” magnum, and mini-shell loads, offering the user a variety of load options to best suit their needs. The M&P12 also features complete ambidextrous controls, an M&P grip, picatinny-style rail, and more.
Kyle Tengwall, Vice President of Marketing, said, “Smith & Wesson has a long, storied history of making handguns for self-defense, yet no conversation around personal protection can be complete without mentioning the 12 gauge shotgun. With the introduction of the new M&P12, Smith & Wesson is able to offer our consumers a personal protection product in a variety of categories: pistol, revolver, rifle, and shotgun. Today, we’re excited to unveil the M&P12 – a new category introduction for Smith & Wesson, and a firearm that’s purpose-built for protection and a blast to shoot at the range.”
The M&P12 shotgun is built on a reliable, pump-action platform with two independent magazine tubes that feature load assist buttons to simplify loading and unloading. Each tube can hold up to 7 rounds of standard 2-3/4” shells, or up to 6 rounds of 3” magnum shells. Mini-shells can also be utilized for maximum ammo adaptability. Magazine tubes are easily selected using a simple, push button selector, providing the operator with a visual cue of which magazine tube is feeding the barrel.
The M&P12 features fully ambidextrous controls, utilizing an oversized action release that can be engaged from either side of the firearm as well as the familiar AR-style ambidextrous safety selector. Hallmark M&P features can be found throughout the shotgun, including the new M&P grip with four interchangeable palmswell grip inserts to customize fit for the user. The M&P12’s bullpup design delivers maximum maneuverability with an overall length of 27.8”, as well as M-LOK® slots on the barrel shroud to easily accessorize with lights, lasers, and more. The M&P12 shotgun ships with both modified and cylinder choke tubes, four palmswell grip inserts, a 15” cable lock, choke tube wrench, & hard plastic, foam-lined case.*
Вес 3,77кг; длина ствола 19"; общая длина 70,62см.
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Должен признаться, что отношусь скептически. Ни один из предшественников меня не впечатлил.
Да и для чего то серьёзного полуавтомат предпочтительнее помпы. Хороший полуавтомат надёжнее помпы (за исключением применения так называемых "нелетальных боеприпасов", как меня спроведливо поправили) и скорострельность гораздо выше. Но выглядит забавно-