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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
FN P-12
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2012–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
- Weight (Empty)3.36 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge12-gauge (2.75" and 3")
- Calibre18.5 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypePump Action
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length457 mm
- Sight Type* Flip-up rear, fiber-optic front
- Sight Radius356 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction2MOD.2
- Receiver Materialaircraft-grade aluminum
- Furniture Materialmatte-black synthetic
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2012Production started
14
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Firearm mechanism where a sliding fore-end (foregrip) is moved back and forth to eject spent casings and chamber a new round.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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