DDI 12ga Puma Bullpup Shotgun Based On The Chinese QBZ-95 Rifle (HD)

Published on January 8, 2017
Duration: 17:30

This review of the DDI Puma Bullpup shotgun highlights its design based on a Chinese military shotgun, emphasizing its suitability for high-power defensive loads like buckshot and slugs. The video details its 6+1 capacity, detachable 5-round magazines, and a two-setting adjustable gas system. While it reliably cycles full-power ammunition, it struggles with birdshot. The review also covers its bullpup configuration, ambidextrous magazine release, non-interchangeable pistol grip, and the potential for aftermarket rails.

Quick Summary

The DDI Puma Bullpup 12ga shotgun is designed for high-power defensive ammunition like buckshot and slugs, reliably cycling loads above 1250-1350 fps. It features a 6+1 capacity with detachable 5-round magazines and an adjustable gas system. However, it struggles with lighter birdshot loads, and its unmarked safety selector and ejection pattern for left-handed shooters are noted quirks.

Chapters

  1. 00:24Introduction to the DDI Puma Bullpup
  2. 00:39Magazine Capacity and Design Basis
  3. 01:04Ammunition Requirements for Reliability
  4. 02:28Testing with Different Ammunition Loads
  5. 03:14Birdshot Test (Failure to Eject)
  6. 04:16Buckshot Test (Federal #4 Buck)
  7. 04:53Buckshot Reliability Confirmed
  8. 05:24Detailed Breakdown: Butt Pad & Sling Points
  9. 05:52Safety Selector Design Critique
  10. 06:15Magazine Release and Magazine Quality
  11. 06:51Magazine Compatibility Issues
  12. 07:21Pistol Grip and Handguard Features
  13. 08:00Future Rail Attachments
  14. 08:14Trigger Mechanism (Striker Fired)
  15. 09:01Charging Handle Swappability and Optics Mounting
  16. 09:32Sights and Optics Compatibility (AR Height)
  17. 09:57Gas System Settings Explained
  18. 10:17Barrel Features (Chrome Lined, Cylinder Bore)
  19. 10:29Choke and Muzzle Device Compatibility
  20. 10:46Disassembly Procedure
  21. 11:13Top Cover and Bolt/Carrier Removal
  22. 12:11Gas System Removal
  23. 12:43Canadian Modifications for Low Brass
  24. 13:24Overall Round Count and Reliability Summary
  25. 14:08Purchasing Information and Price
  26. 14:29Advantages of the Bullpup Design
  27. 15:03Quirks and Downsides (Ejection, Safety)
  28. 15:40Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of ammunition does the DDI Puma Bullpup shotgun reliably cycle?

The DDI Puma Bullpup shotgun is designed to reliably cycle high-power loads, typically those exceeding 1250-1350 feet per second. This includes buckshot and slugs. It struggles with lighter loads like birdshot, even on its most open gas setting.

How is the gas system adjusted on the DDI Puma Bullpup shotgun?

The DDI Puma Bullpup features a two-setting adjustable gas system, accessible via a gas plug near the front. It has a 'low' (open) setting for high-power loads and a 'high' setting for lower-power loads, though its effectiveness with very light loads is limited.

What are the magazine specifications for the DDI Puma Bullpup shotgun?

The shotgun comes with detachable 5-round box magazines, offering a total capacity of 6+1 rounds. While generally well-made, some specific ammunition lengths may not fit within the magazine.

Are there any notable ergonomic quirks with the DDI Puma Bullpup shotgun?

Yes, the safety selector is unmarked ('1' for fire, '0' for safe), and the ejection pattern can be problematic for left-handed shooters firing from the left shoulder. The ambidextrous magazine release is a positive ergonomic feature.

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