The FN P-12

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shotgun designed and manufactured by

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assembled in Portugal.

History

The weapon, which was introduced during the summer of 2012, is intended to complement the

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. The P-12 has since been discontinued by FN.

Design

The P-12 has a receiver constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum and the matte-black synthetic stock features a non-slip recoil pad fit with steel sling swivel studs. The P-12 has a

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accessory rail and comes standard with a flip-up rear sight and a fiber-optic front sight which provide a sight radius. It also features a trigger pull of 6.2 to 7.3 lbs.

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