The Tokarev TSP-12 is a 12 gauge pump-action shotgun with an 18.5-inch barrel and a 3-inch chamber. It has a black synthetic stock and forend, an aluminum receiver, and a steel barrel fitted with a heat shield. The gun holds 4 rounds in the tube plus one in the chamber. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Tokarev USA 
• Model: TSP-12 
• Gauge: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Pump 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Chamber: 3" 
• Barrel Length: 18.5" 
• Weight: 6.10 lbs 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
• Barrel Material: Steel 
• Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Green fiber optic front sight paired with a ghost ring rear sight for a fast, repeatable sight picture. 
• Ships with three choke tubes (Cylinder, Modified, Full) on the Beretta/Benelli Mobil pattern. 
• Heat shield covers the barrel to protect the shooter's hand during repeated firing. 
• Receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting optics. 
• A 13.5-inch length of pull and polymer furniture keep the gun light and easy to run through repeated pump strokes.

Pump shotguns in this class, including the TSP-12, tend to draw praise for simple, rugged mechanics. Owners like that a pump gun does not depend on ammunition pressure to cycle, so it handles a wider range of shells without complaint. Some new shooters mention a learning curve on working the pump smoothly under stress, but most find it becomes second nature after a bit of practice.

Compact-barreled pump guns like this one are popular for home defense and truck-gun duty because they maneuver well in tight spaces. Ghost ring sights paired with a fiber optic front get credit for quick target acquisition in low light. The tradeoff some owners mention is recoil, since a shorter, lighter shotgun can kick harder than a longer field gun.

Tokarev has built a following among buyers looking for a budget-friendly alternative to established pump shotgun brands. Owners generally view the fit and finish as solid for the price, though aftermarket support and parts availability lag behind more established names. Swapping chokes and adding a sling or shell carrier are common first upgrades.