IWI Tavor TS12

Tavor TS12
TypeSemi-automatic bullpup shotgun
Place of originIsrael
Production history
Unit cost$1,399
Produced2018 - present
Specifications
MassEmpty: 8 lb (3.6 kg)
Length28.34 in (720 mm)
Barrel length18.5 in (470 mm)
Height10.23 in (260 mm)
ActionShort stroke gas piston
Rate of fire123 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity335 m/s (1,100 ft/s)
Effective firing range123 m (135 yd)
Feed system3 magazine tubes; 5 shells each
References[1][2]

The IWI Tavor TS12 is an Israeli semi-automatic bullpup shotgun, based on the IWI Tavor assault rifle. The Tavor TS12 is designed and produced by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI).[3] The TS12 was the best selling semi-automatic shotgun on GunBroker.com in 2020.[4]

History

In January 2018, the TS12, which was the first bullpup shotgun developed by IWI, was revealed at SHOT Show, and released on the market the same year.[5]

Design

The TS12 loads its shells into three magazine tubes, each of which contain a total of five shells, allowing for a maximum of 15 + 1 shells. The tubes can be rotated via a button on the pistol grip.[6]

The TS12 has a Picatinny rail, with receptacles on both the left and right.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Tavor TS12". IWI.
  2. ^ "IWI Tavor TS12: The Ultimate Spaceage Looking 'Combat' Shotgun?". National Interest.
  3. ^ "Tavor TS12". iwi.us. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
  4. ^ "IWI US Tavor TS12: Top-Selling Semi-Auto Shotgun of 2020". American Rifleman.
  5. ^ "IWI US Introduces First Bullpup Shotgun—Tavor TS12". American Rifleman.
  6. ^ "SHOT Show 2018: IWI US TS12 Tavor Shotgun". American Rifleman.
  7. ^ Cox, Matthew. "An Israeli defense company showed off a radical new shotgun that looks straight out of science fiction". Business Insider.


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