Description
If you already run an AR, picking up the Tokarev TAR 12MP feels like coming home, except this one throws 12 gauge downrange. The safety, magazine release, and bolt release all mirror the AR-15 layout, so there is no relearning your manual of arms. Feeding comes from a detachable box magazine instead of a tube, which means reloads happen in seconds rather than one shell at a time. It ships with a 5-round mag, and since it takes industry standard T-1919 and MKA 1919 pattern magazines, higher capacity options are easy to find when you want them.
What Makes the TAR 12MP Worth a Look
The 18.5-inch chrome-lined 4140 barrel keeps the overall package handy at around 41.5 inches while the 3-inch chamber digests both 2-3/4 and 3-inch shells. That flexibility matters, whether you are patterning buckshot for home defense or busting clays with lighter target loads. The barrel is threaded for Benelli Mobil pattern chokes, and Tokarev includes three tubes so you can tighten or open your pattern to match the job. Up top, a full-length Picatinny rail on the aluminum receiver pairs with additional rail sections on the handguard, giving you room for a red dot, weapon light, or whatever else earns a spot on your setup. Flip-up front and rear sights come standard, so you are on target straight out of the box.
Built to Take a Beating
The metalwork wears Tokarev's corrosion-resistant nickel marine treatment, which contrasts nicely against the black impact-resistant polymer furniture and shrugs off moisture and sweaty hands better than a plain blued finish would. The buttstock has a built-in recoil pad that takes the edge off heavier loads, and the gas-operated action helps soften the push while keeping cycling smooth. Tokarev USA backs it with a 1-year warranty and lifetime service plan, which is reassuring at this end of the market. For a fun range gun, a truck gun, or a defensive shotgun that runs like the rifle you already know, the TAR 12MP covers a lot of ground.
Key Specifications
- Model: TAR 12MP
- MPN: 21000102
- UPC: 723551440322
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Action: Semi-Auto, Gas-Operated
- Chamber: 3" (accepts 2-3/4" and 3" shells)
- Barrel Length: 18.5", Chrome-Lined 4140 Steel
- Capacity: 5+1 (T-1919/MKA 1919 magazine compatible)
- Overall Length: 41.55"
- Receiver: Aluminum Alloy
- Stock: Fixed Impact-Resistant Polymer with Recoil Pad
- Sights: Flip-Up Front and Rear
- Choke System: Benelli Mobil Pattern, Threaded Barrel
- Finish: Black Polymer with Nickel Marine Metalwork
- Shipping Weight: 9.7 lbs
What’s Included
- Tokarev TAR 12MP 12 gauge shotgun
- One 5-round T-1919 pattern magazine
- Three Benelli Mobil pattern choke tubes (Cylinder, Modified, Full)
- Choke wrench
- Flip-up front and rear sights
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What magazines does the Tokarev TAR 12MP accept?
It runs the industry standard T-1919/MKA 1919 pattern shotgun magazine and ships with one 5-round mag. Higher capacity magazines, including options up to 20 rounds, are available from Tokarev USA and other magazine makers. That gives you a lot more flexibility than a fixed tube gun.
Can the TAR 12MP shoot both 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch shells?
Yes, the 3-inch chamber handles both shell lengths. Like most semi-auto shotguns in this class, it tends to run best with fuller-power loads, especially during break-in. Once you have a few boxes through it, lighter loads generally cycle more consistently.
Are the controls really like an AR-15?
Very close. The safety, magazine release, and bolt release all sit in the familiar AR positions, and the pistol grip feels right at home if you spend time behind a rifle. The main difference is a side-mounted charging handle instead of the rear T-handle.
Does the Tokarev TAR 12MP come with choke tubes?
It does. Three Benelli Mobil pattern chokes and a wrench are included in the box, so you can tighten your pattern for longer shots or open it up for close range work. Since it uses a common thread pattern, aftermarket tubes are easy to track down too.




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