Tokarev TX1 12 GA 18.5" 5rd Shotgun

The Tokarev TX1 is a plain, no nonsense 12 gauge pump for the closet, the truck or the range. It has an 18.5" cylinder bore barrel, a 3" chamber that takes 2.75" and 3" shells, and a magazine tube that holds 5 rounds. At about 38" long and 6.1 pounds it is short and light enough to move through hallways and doorways without bumping into everything.

A raised front sight gives a quick point of aim, and the flat top receiver leaves room to add an optic or accessory later if you want one. The cylinder bore throws a wide, even pattern at close range, which is what you want inside a house. The stock and forend are black synthetic, so the gun shrugs off rough handling, and the stock has a recoil pad and sling swivel studs. A cross bolt safety is simple to learn for new shooters and fast for experienced ones. It is a good first shotgun or a backup pump that will not cost you sleep if it gets scratched.