IWI Tavor TS12 explained

Tavor TS12
Type:	Semi-automatic bullpup shotgun
Origin:	Israel
Is Ranged:	yes
Unit Cost:	$1,399
Production Date:	2018 - present
Mass:	Empty:
Action:	Short stroke gas piston
Rate:	123 rounds/min
Feed:	3 magazine tubes; 5 shells each
Ref:	^[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]

External links

• Official webpage

Notes and References

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