Description
There is nothing else on the rack quite like the DP-12. Standard Manufacturing took the pump shotgun concept and doubled it, pairing twin 18.875 inch barrels with dual seven round magazine tubes in a compact bullpup package. Load it up, rack the forend once, and you have two rounds ready to go with back to back trigger pulls before you need to pump again. With 2.75 inch shells you are looking at 14 in the tubes plus 2 in the chambers, which is a serious amount of 12 gauge in a gun that measures just 29.5 inches end to end.
What Changed on the DP-12 Gen II
The Gen II keeps everything that made the original a conversation starter and refines the platform with a patented polymer and aluminum frame plus a new barrel contour. The result trims weight while keeping the smooth, positive action the DP-12 is known for. Both barrels wear 3 inch chambers and are threaded for Tru-Choke pattern tubes, with spreader chokes installed from the factory that throw a wide, fast opening pattern at close range. Witness windows cut into the magazine tubes let you check your shell count at a glance, and a QR code on the stock pulls up the manual right on your phone.
Built for Real Handling, Not Just Looks
A 13.75 inch top Picatinny rail gives you plenty of room for a red dot or backup sights, and the seven slot bottom rail comes with a vertical foregrip already mounted to help you run the action with authority. The safety and slide release are fully ambidextrous, and the synthetic stock uses a rubber buttpad with a dual spring shock absorbing system to soak up recoil. At just under ten pounds unloaded, the gun carries its weight between your hands, which makes it point quicker than the spec sheet suggests.
Why the DP-12 Gen II Earns Its Spot
This American made shotgun delivers close range firepower that no single barrel pump can match, and the Flat Dark Earth finish gives it a sharp, purposeful look. For home defense duty or simply owning one of the most distinctive scatterguns ever built, the Gen II is the most refined DP-12 yet.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Standard Manufacturing
- Model: DP-12 Gen II
- Manufacturer Part Number: DP12FDE GEN II
- UPC: 810115913061
- Gauge: 12 Gauge, 3" chambers
- Action: Pump action, two shots per pump
- Barrels: Twin 18.875" barrels
- Capacity: 14+2 with 2.75" shells
- Choke: Tru-Choke thread pattern, spreader tubes installed
- Frame: Patented polymer and aluminum construction
- Overall Length: 29.5"
- Weight: Approx. 9.75 lbs unloaded
- Finish: Flat Dark Earth
- Controls: Ambidextrous safety and slide release
- Rails: 13.75" top Picatinny rail, 7 slot bottom rail
- Made In: USA
What’s Included
- DP-12 Gen II shotgun
- Spreader choke tubes (installed in both barrels)
- Choke tube wrench
- Vertical foregrip (installed on bottom rail)
- Owner's manual (accessible via QR code on stock)
- Warranty card
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the DP-12 Gen II fire two shots per pump?
The DP-12 has two barrels fed by two separate magazine tubes. One pump of the forend chambers a shell in each barrel, then the single trigger fires the barrels one at a time with consecutive pulls. After the second shot, you rack the action again to eject both hulls and load two fresh rounds.
What is different between the Gen II and the original DP-12?
The Gen II uses a new patented polymer and aluminum frame along with an updated barrel contour. Those changes reduce weight and refine the handling while keeping the same action, capacity, and overall footprint as the original. Everything else that made the first generation popular carries over.
Can I change the chokes on the DP-12 Gen II?
Yes. Both barrels are threaded for the Tru-Choke pattern, and the gun ships with spreader chokes installed that open up patterns quickly at close range. A choke wrench is included, and Standard Manufacturing offers extended door breacher tubes separately if you want that setup.
What shells does the DP-12 Gen II hold and how many?
It runs both 2.75 and 3 inch 12 gauge shells. With 2.75 inch loads you get 7 rounds in each magazine tube plus one in each chamber for 16 total, while 3 inch shells drop that to 6 per tube. Witness windows in the tubes make it easy to check how many rounds you have left.





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