South African 12 Gauge Pistol ??? (The Techno Arms MAG-7)

Published on September 29, 2023
Duration: 16:56

The Techno Arms MAG-7 is a rare South African 12-gauge shotgun pistol notable for its magazine-fed, pistol-grip design. However, its practicality is severely hampered by its exclusive requirement for expensive and hard-to-find 2-inch shells, with standard or mini-shells causing significant feeding issues. While visually unique, its performance in testing was plagued by jams, making it more of a collector's item than a reliable firearm.

Quick Summary

The Techno Arms MAG-7 is a rare South African 12-gauge shotgun pistol using a unique pistol-grip magazine. It exclusively requires 2-inch shells, which are uncommon and expensive, and testing revealed significant feeding issues and jams.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & Beetle
  2. 01:01Introducing the MAG-7
  3. 01:25Design & 2-Inch Shells
  4. 01:55Size Comparison
  5. 02:23Ammunition Challenges
  6. 03:11Live Fire Testing & Jams
  7. 05:18Pumpkin & Skeleton Test
  8. 09:18Watermelon & Ballistic Gel
  9. 13:13Final Test & Destruction

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Techno Arms MAG-7 unique?

The Techno Arms MAG-7 is a rare South African 12-gauge shotgun pistol featuring a pump-action, magazine-fed design with the detachable box magazine located in the pistol grip.

What type of ammunition does the MAG-7 use?

The MAG-7 specifically requires 2-inch (50mm) 12-gauge shells. Standard 2.75-inch shells do not fit, and even 1.75-inch mini-shells often cause feeding problems.

Did the MAG-7 perform reliably during testing?

No, the MAG-7 experienced numerous feeding failures and jams during live-fire testing, even when using the correct 2-inch shells, indicating significant reliability issues.

How does the MAG-7 compare in size to other shotguns?

Despite its 'shotgun pistol' designation, the civilian MAG-7 M1 model is quite large, comparable in size to standard 12-gauge pump-action shotguns like the Mossberg 500.

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