The Tokarev TX3 is a pump-action 12-gauge shotgun with an 18.5-inch barrel, Turkish walnut stock, and nickel/chrome receiver finish. It holds 5 rounds (4+1) in a 3-inch chamber and weighs 6 lbs 10 oz. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Tokarev TX3 
• Caliber: 12 Gauge (3" Chamber) 
• Action: Pump Action 
• Barrel Length: 18.5 inches 
• Capacity: 5 rounds (4+1) 
• Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz 
• Overall Length: 38.27 inches 
• Stock Finish: Turkish Walnut 
• Receiver Finish: Nickel/Chrome 
• Choke Configuration: Benelli/Mobil compatible (includes Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder chokes) 
• Sights: Front Bead and Ghost Ring Rear 
   

Detailed Features 

The 18.5-inch barrel keeps overall length at 38.27 inches, short enough for indoor maneuverability while staying within legal minimums. The Benelli/Mobil choke system is a genuine plus: three choke tubes are included, and the pattern is compatible with a widely available aftermarket. Ghost ring rear combined with front bead gives faster sight alignment than a standard bead-only setup. 
 
The Turkish walnut stock and nickel receiver finish are cosmetic choices that differentiate the TX3 from matte synthetic competitors. The pump mechanism cycles reliably and the 3-inch chamber handles standard and magnum 12-gauge loads.

The TX3 gets attention for pairing a traditional walnut-and-nickel look with a practical 18.5-inch defensive-length barrel, a combination that not many pump guns offer at this price range. Owners consistently mention the pump action cycles smoothly and the ghost ring sights are a real improvement over bead-only setups.

Weight and balance come up in reviews: at 6 lbs 10 oz it feels solid, which most appreciate for recoil management but a few find tiring in extended carry or rapid-movement use. Capacity at 4+1 is standard for this barrel length but draws occasional comparisons to longer-tubed competitors. Accessory compatibility questions appear in discussions, particularly around extended magazine tubes and aftermarket stocks. Availability is more limited than for common platforms like the Mossberg 500.