AK-style 12ga - $250

[doggyjacket]

I have one and I love it. Gotta treat it right though. Clean it, lube it, break it in. Run it on the right gas setting and break it in with the right ammo. That said, this is the usual price point. Seems to hover between $250 and $300 on PSA.

 

[Pale Ryder]

Can someone explain why these aren't super popular?
Isn't $250 too good a deal to not buy one :/
Talk me out of it.

Chyna.
Maybe just get a Mossberg Maverick and don’t worry about finding mags, and that one you can take to busting clays with without getting a bunch of dirty looks from the SG snobs.

 

[6-Pack]

Mine still hasn’t shipped yet. I hope there aren’t any issues.

 

[slsc98]

Mine still hasn’t shipped yet. I hope there aren’t any issues.

I ordered mine Tuesday and it arrived at my FFL on Thursday so, if you are in MD-Stan I would definitely call them first thing Monday morning to confirm …



Still in stock … https://palmettostatearmory.com/jts...Avantlink&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=cl


I shot a 3-gun match yesterday (pcc & pistol only myself) and while I wasn’t paying close attention to others’ runs a fellow shooter commented on how many shotgun shooters were experienced shotgun hiccups, burps and pukes.

And, the entire spectrum was there: Beretta, Benelli, JMPro, Saiga, even a IWI TS-12 …

 

[85MikeTPI]

My 10-rnd mags from PSA arrived and I hit up Cabelas for a case of federal top gun birdshot to break it in.

Heading up to camp on the 17th for PA Bear season and hope to run it thru a few hundred rounds and build up my federal hull supply

 

[TheWhiteBuffalo]

I'm really impressed with the quality of this shotgun. It's heavy, but seems to be of pretty good quality. I went back to buy a second, but it's sold out.

In the box, it came with two mags and some sort of round plastic piece. Dumb question, but what is that for?

 

[sleev-les]

I was about to pull the trigger and........Out of stock

 

[85MikeTPI]

I'm really impressed with the quality of this shotgun. It's heavy, but seems to be of pretty good quality. I went back to buy a second, but it's sold out.

In the box, it came with two mags and some sort of round plastic piece. Dumb question, but what is that for?

The box has a plastic charging handle shipping protector, a chamber flag, and a choke tool.

 

[mvee]

I was about to pull the trigger and........Out of stock

They show as in stock now. They must’ve updated the inventory

 

[sleev-les]

They show as in stock now. They must’ve updated the inventory

Nice. That's good news for buying, bad for the wallet haha

 

[slsc98]

I’m picking mine up from my FFL later today (it arrived Thur or Fri of last week but, I've got our second JP5 coming in today so, gonna kill 2 birds w one stone); he has already purchased one of his own based on his impressions of mine; and, if I am equally impressed and they're still stock I’ll probably get a second one myself, to lend my nephew for 3-gun

 

[TheWhiteBuffalo]

The box has a plastic charging handle shipping protector, a chamber flag, and a choke tool.

Thanks. I had the two magazines, the round device which must be the charging handle protector, and the installed chamber flag. I didn't see a choke tool, but that doesn't bother me too much, as I only shoot 00 buck.

 

[slsc98]

Still In Stock;

DIFFERENT MODEL (hand-guards on the last one linked are different - with pic rail toward the rear and integral atop the action cover - (whereas the front, upper hand-guard is railed on the models original to this thread)

https://palmettostatearmory.com/jts-ak-12-ga-18-semi-auto-shotgun-black-m12ak.html

Have mine ready to head to range for some 3-gun suitability testing ‘cept, due to commitments, looking as if Friday (VETERANs’ DAY!!!!!) will be soonest I can make it. Arghhhhh!

 

[mvee]

Still In Stock; however; Price has jumped $30 (to $280) and green “Clearance” tag is gone …

https://palmettostatearmory.com/jts-ak-12-ga-18-semi-auto-shotgun-black-m12ak.html

Have mine ready to head to range for some 3-gun suitability testing ‘cept, due to commitments, looking as if Friday (VETERANs’ DAY!!!!!) will be soonest I can make it. Arghhhhh!

That’s a link to a different model. The handguard are different

 

[slsc98]

That’s a link to a different model. The handguard are different

D*mn good catch - you are correct!!!!!

DIFFERENT MODEL (hand-guards on the last one linked are different - with pic rail toward the rear and integral atop the action cover - (whereas the front, upper hand-guard is railed on the models original to this thread)


FIRST SHOTS & IMPRESSIONS

Cool Range Toy, and a no brainer for $250 (or $280 for that matter)

Mine is threaded for the original (old thread) Remington chokes - go figure!

Decided to blow my schedule today and just take it straight to the range, unbox it, load mags and shoot it right out of the box …

Disclaimer: alls I shot *today* was birdshot as all I’ll be using it for is steel fun-matches, etc.

First observation was the 10 rd mags I purchased (iirc I linked that source upthread?) are A LOT easier to load than the 5 rds mags that came with the gun …

Second, you need to press the large (ambidextrous) mag release paddle to insert the mag fully; so, in reality, the large paddle is a mag “lock” as well as a mag release. May be just me but, the only way I was able to fully seat a mag was with bolt back.

There is a bolt “hold open” (or “lock”) button starboard side and just above the trigger guard that is a heaven send for manual at arms with the gun - very much appreciated!

The gas adjustment is easy peezee to turn from:
“0” (completely open = essentially a single shot with even powerful loads) to;
“1” (slightly restricted, good for slugs, buckshot loads, etc) to;
“2” (more moderately restricted, cycled Federal 1-1/8 1,200fps Field and Target loads with aplomb and finally to;
”3” (essentially “closed” on which it ran Remington Gun Club 1-1/8 1,200fps Target loads nicely.

On “3” the thing even ran my light (REALLY LIGHT) 7/8oz sporting clays straight-walled-hull REloads with only a couple pukes which is 100% okay because those loads are meant for o/u‘s - they won’t even cycle my Benelli Super Sport!

The choke that came with the gun is clearly a CYL and given the sight height above bore axis, not surprisingly shooting at a steel plate rack at only 12 and 16 yards the poi was pretty low. Immagunna correct that with a stalwart dot soon as, it’s back to the range Friday only this time, with tighter chokes (and maybe some FRANGIBLE slugs)!

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[slsc98]

Thought this comparative review offered an interesting perspective …

 

[slsc98]

Here’s a link to the ones original to this thread and (forward pic rail and slick action cover) for $250, In Stock at time of this posting:

JTS AK-T1 18" 12 Gauge Shotgun 3" Semi-Auto, Black - M12AK-T1

Manufacturer: JTS Caliber: 12 Gauge Chamber: 3in. Barrel Length: 18.7in. Overall Length: 39.29in. Finish: Black Choke Tube Compatibility: Rem Choke Tube Magazines Included: 2 (5 Round)

palmettostatearmory.com

 

[6-Pack]

D*mn good catch - you are correct!!!!!

DIFFERENT MODEL (hand-guards on the last one linked are different - with pic rail toward the rear and integral atop the action cover - (whereas the front, upper hand-guard is railed on the models original to this thread)


FIRST SHOTS & IMPRESSIONS

Cool Range Toy, and a no brainer for $250 (or $280 for that matter)

Mine is threaded for the original (old thread) Remington chokes - go figure!

Decided to blow my schedule today and just take it straight to the range, unbox it, load mags and shoot it right out of the box …

Disclaimer: alls I shot *today* was birdshot as all I’ll be using it for is steel fun-matches, etc.

First observation was the 10 rd mags I purchased (iirc I linked that source upthread?) are A LOT easier to load than the 5 rds mags that came with the gun …

Second, you need to press the large (ambidextrous) mag release paddle to insert the mag fully; so, in reality, the large paddle is a mag “lock” as well as a mag release. May be just me but, the only way I was able to fully seat a mag was with bolt back.

There is a bolt “hold open” (or “lock”) button starboard side and just above the trigger guard that is a heaven send for manual at arms with the gun - very much appreciated!

The gas adjustment is easy peezee to turn from:
“0” (completely open = essentially a single shot with even powerful loads) to;
“1” (slightly restricted, good for slugs, buckshot loads, etc) to;
“2” (more moderately restricted, cycled Federal 1-1/8 1,200fps Field and Target loads with aplomb and finally to;
”3” (essentially “closed” on which it ran Remington Gun Club 1-1/8 1,200fps Target loads nicely.

On “3” the thing even ran my light (REALLY LIGHT) 7/8oz sporting clays straight-walled-hull REloads with only a couple pukes which is 100% okay because those loads are meant for o/u‘s - they won’t even cycle my Benelli Super Sport!

The choke that came with the gun is clearly a CYL and given the sight height above bore axis, not surprisingly shooting at a steel plate rack at only 12 and 16 yards the poi was pretty low. Immagunna correct that with a stalwart dot soon as, it’s back to the range Friday only this time, with tighter chokes (and maybe some FRANGIBLE slugs)!

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Thanks for this range report. Mine should be here by the end of this week!

 

[slsc98]

Rock on!

If anyone is interested in the pic-rail-to-the-rear (this is the latest, most current model iteration) for just $12 more, I just ordered one (to be sent to my FFL) from Dahlonega Arms for $262!!!!

+ $20 shipping and NO TAX!!!!!

So, $282, all in ($292 after my FFL‘s transfer fee)

JTS Shotgun M12AK M12AK Black 12 Gauge 18.70' 3' 5+1 Black, Fixed Stock

<p>JTS Group M12AK, Semi-automatic, AK, 12 Gauge 3', 18.7' Barrel, Black Color, Polymer Grip and Stock, Cylinder Choke, 5Rd, 2 Magazines M12AK</p>

dahlonegaarmory.com

So, now I’ll have one each of pic rail to rear and another pic rail forward … the one I shot today functioned smoothly enough I’m wont to try one with an EOTech to the rear, also.

 

[slsc98]

Just a heads up to anyone snagging one of these JTS M12AK shotties:

DO NOT procrastinate picking up any 10-rd mags cuz, as far as I can find on search engines gun.deals.com or Wikiarms, they are currently Out Of Stock EVERYWHERE - except PSA!!!!

JTS M12AK 12 GA 10 Round Magazine, Black - JAKMAG10

Caliber: 12 Gauge Platform: JTS M12AK Shotgun Capacity: 10 Rounds Material: Polymer Color: Black

palmettostatearmory.com

One of the biggest takeaways from my shirt range session today was the fact the 10rd mags load MUCH easier than the two 5-rd mags that come with the gun. So, head’s up!