Opinions on Turkish AR-style 12 ga semi-auto shotguns

[firefighterjohn]

Been looking at some of the Turkish made AR style 12ga semi-auto like Panzer, Omega, Typhoon, and Citadel. Has anyone bought one of these and how do you like them. I've heard that Typhoon mags won't work in the others but that Panzer, Omega and other brands use a 'standard' 5 and 10 round magazine. This would would primarily be a fun range shotgun or a barn-shotgun. Also learned they are like a Beretta design and most don't cycle the really cheap bird shot loads. I've held both the Typhoon and Omega and really like them both....I know...but I'm only gonna possibly get ONE.

 

[firefighterjohn]

Decided against getting one.

 

[chodemeister]

Ive seen a couple of these at the gun stores in my area. seem to be the only thing that is coming in that nobody else wants, hence why they are in stock. I held one and tried to take the magazine out and it was extremely tight. I would buy them to play around with at the range, but I wouldn't trust one with my life. They just arent proven at this point. I dont think they are very expensive at all.

 

[KokomoDave]

I like mine. Landor Arms bullpup. The 19 round mag is a hoot!
I also bought a poor man's Benelli clone made by Panzer Arms M4. Fast. Only 500.00 delivered. Uses the same action of the Italian at 2K+ but much le$$. Did I mention fast?

 

[pitbulld45]

Is'nt the Rock Island VR80 made in Turkey? Those seem to have good reviews after the 200 round break in.

 

[tmschuller]

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Is'nt the Rock Island VR80 made in Turkey? Those seem to have good reviews after the 200 round break in.

my son just bought the vr80. He has not put many rounds thru it but so far he likes it

 

[Restroyer]

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my son just bought the vr80. He has not put many rounds thru it but so far he likes it

The VR80 is on my short list of soon to be purchased. The 30 round mags for them seem very functionable on the You Tube 3-gun videos I watched.

 

[tagoofy]

Just to add some info for those that might be looking. I got a Typhoon x12 recently. I have not shot it enough to give a personal review, but Typhoon seems to be popular in EU, with the F12 even used by those that compete (from what I have read).

Worthwhile info I can give: The Panzer 10 round mags DO work in the Typhoon x12. I have some fit and they cycle as well as the Typhoon 10 round mag.

 

[1nderbeard]

The first shotgun I owned was an escort. Never had any reliability issues with it. Action was very smooth.

Kicked like a mule, so I got rid of it.