Just what we need, another shotgun that airsoft manufacturers should take a look at and hopefully they make an airsoft version. Whilst it may at first remind you of a Kel-Tec, it is the Smith & Wesson M&P 12 Bullpup Shotgun, and we do like its more tacticool design.

This pump-action shotgun can accommodate fifteen 2 3/4″ shell also, thirteen 3″ shells, or surprise! Even 20 mini-shells. The magazine tubes are easily selected with the use of a simple, push button selector giving the shooter an idea which magazine tube is feeding the barrel. That’s a good selection for the user who can also be comforted that is has an AR-15 grips, M-Lok rail and Picatinny rails for mounting weapons accessories such as optics and weaponlights. It features ambidextrous controls so it is friendly to both right and left handed shooters.

For those familiar with the M&P series, the palm inserts are also included in the M&P 12, allowing for adjustment of the grip to achieve a comfortable hold. Since it s a bullpup design, it gives a more compact shooting profile for maneuverability especially in close quarters, making it also a good breaching shotgun.

Here is a list of the features of the M&P 12, which has a retail price of US$1,165.00.

• Reciprocating cover with release button for clearing damaged shells
• Assist buttons on each magazine tube to make loading/unloading easier
• Push button magazine tube selector
• Ammo adaptability
• Two independent magazine tubes
• Tactile loaded chamber indicator
• M&P grip with four interchangeable  palmswell grip inserts
• Ambidextrous safety selector
• Picatinny-style rail on top for sights/optics
• M-LOK® slots on barrel shroud
• 15-inch cable lock
• Foam-lined, hard, carry case
• Choke tube wrench
• Modified and cylinder choke tubes included (Rem® Choke compatible threads)
• Ambidextrous QD push button base on the buttstock

It is now available to order in the U.S., more details in the press release from Smith & Wesson below:

SMITH & WESSON® LAUNCHES NEW M&P®12 SHOTGUN

New M&P12 Shotgun Delivers Innovation, Capacity in a Compact Package

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., (August 17, 2021) – Smith & Wesson announced today that it has introduced a new, bullpup-style pump action shotgun: the M&P®12.   Designed for home protection, the new M&P12 shotgun is packed with features in a compact, maneuverable package.  The M&P12 is chambered for 12 gauge 3” shells  but is able to accept a combination of standard 2 ¾”, 3” magnum, and mini-shell loads, offering the user a variety of load options to best suit their needs.  The M&P12 also features complete ambidextrous controls, an M&P grip, picatinny-style rail, and more.

Kyle Tengwall, Vice President of Marketing, said, “Smith & Wesson has a long, storied history of making handguns for self-defense, yet no conversation around personal protection can be complete without mentioning the 12 gauge shotgun. With the introduction of the new M&P12, Smith & Wesson is able to offer our consumers a personal protection product in a variety of categories: pistol, revolver, rifle, and shotgun. Today, we’re excited to unveil the M&P12 – a new category introduction for Smith & Wesson, and a firearm that’s purpose-built for protection and a blast to shoot at the range.”

The M&P12 shotgun is built on a reliable, pump-action platform with two independent magazine tubes that feature load assist buttons to simplify loading and unloading. Each tube can hold up to 7 rounds of standard 2-3/4” shells, or up to 6 rounds of 3” magnum shells. Mini-shells can also be utilized for maximum ammo adaptability. Magazine tubes are easily selected using a simple, push button selector, providing the operator with a visual cue of which magazine tube is feeding the barrel.

The M&P12 features fully ambidextrous controls, utilizing an oversized action release that can be engaged from either side of the firearm as well as the familiar AR-style ambidextrous safety selector.  Hallmark M&P features can be found throughout the shotgun, including the new M&P grip with four interchangeable palmswell grip inserts to customize fit for the user. The M&P12’s bullpup design delivers maximum maneuverability with an overall length of 27.8”, as well as M-LOK® slots on the barrel shroud to easily accessorize with lights, lasers, and more.  The M&P12 shotgun ships with both modified and cylinder choke tubes, four palmswell grip inserts, a 15” cable lock, choke tube wrench, & hard plastic, foam-lined case.

The MSRP on the new M&P®12 shotgun is $1,165.