The Pardus SD is a semi-automatic 12 Gauge shotgun built with AR-15 style controls and a synthetic stock. It has an 18.5-inch barrel, a 3-inch chamber, and a 5+1 round capacity. Weaver rails run the length of the receiver for mounting accessories, and the shotgun ships with a multi-choke set. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pardus 
• Model: SD 
• Caliber: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 5+1 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 18.5 inches 
• Material: Synthetic stock 
• Color: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Carry handle with a rear sight and an adjustable front sight for quick aiming 
• AR-15 style controls carry over the manual of arms from an AR-15 rifle 
• Adjustable comb height on the synthetic stock for a consistent sight picture 
• 3-inch chamber accepts a range of 12 Gauge shotgun loads 
• Ships with a multi-choke setup and compatible choke tubes for pattern flexibility

Owners who already run an AR-15 tend to like how familiar the Pardus SD controls feel, since the manual of arms carries over directly. Reports on reliability are mixed: some shooters find the action runs fine once broken in, while others say it needs a few boxes of shells before it settles down.

The synthetic stock with the adjustable comb is generally seen as functional rather than premium, and the gun is front-heavy, which some owners like for recoil control and others find tiring on longer range days. The carry handle sight setup is polarizing too, since it aids quick target acquisition but blocks a clean sight picture for some shooters.

Buyers picking a Pardus SD are usually looking for an affordable AR-style 12 gauge rather than a top-tier tactical shotgun, and most seem satisfied with what they get for that segment.