I hope Blackwater makes some higher capacity options available in the future (I’d be surprised if they don’t). Most tactical shotguns can hold anywhere from 7 to 9 rounds, and if you are using a box magazine, seven or even nine rounds doesn’t create anything too long for effective use. If this was an imported gun, I’d get it, but five rounds ain’t enough in this reviewer’s opinion. The Sentry 12 is a nice design from someone who knows and uses shotguns in a tactical manner. She said it was much more comfortable than the Mossberg 500 we had at the range that day with its 13.87-inch LOP. My 5-foot 4-inch petite girlfriend could comfortably handle and shoot the gun safely. The length of pull is a comfortably short 12 inches (Travis Pike for TTAG)Īlso, that LOP makes the Sentry 12 accessible to smaller shooters. This makes the gun much more comfortable and easier to use in a squared-off, modern shooting stance. That’s much shorter than the 13.5″ to 14.5″ LOP most shotguns have. The LOP on the Sentry 12 is only 12 inches and some change. Speaking of Blackwater or Iron Horse, or whoever designed the gun was smart when it comes to the length of pull. It’s just a nice-feeling action and should be credited as such. That’s not to say a tight action means increased reliability or anything critical to the firearm. The gun has dual action bars and isn’t sloppy like a Mossberg. With more aggressive texturing the pump would be perfect (Travis Pike for TTAG) This makes the shotgun more accomodating to smaller shooters. The reach from the pump is shorter than both Mossberg and Remington by about 2 inches. The pump action forend is small and slim, but provides more than enough room for a good grip. Left hand side controls (Travis Pike for TTAG) ![]() Right hand side controls…it’s fully ambidextrous (Travis Pike for TTAG) All the controls are completely ambidextrous. The pump release is toggle placed right behind the magazine well. The controls are quasi-AR, with a very similar safety and magazine release. It’s a light 6.5 pounds and 36 inches in length overall. The Sentry 12 is quite ergonomic and possibly one of the most ergonomic shotguns out there. You can remove the stock, and maybe Blackwater will make adapters to use other stock types in the future. This allows for easy cleaning, but I imagine Blackwater could produce shorter barrels for SBS models or even braced firearms models. The barrel is easily removed via an exposed barrel nut. The Sentry 12 ready for cleaning (Travis Pike for TTAG) You separate the upper from the lower and then remove the bolt and bolt carrier. The gun breaks down in a very similar manner to the AR-15. Lots of American gun owners know how to handle a AR-15, so for them, the Sentry 12 will be a natural fit. There’s a healthy heap of AR inspiration in the design, and that’s not a bad thing. It’s certainly a cool looking gun, at least in my book. The Sentry 12’s unique look is a blend of AR aesthetics and futuristic sensibilities. Short, light, handy, and powerful (Travis Pike for TTAG) The overall length is about 36 inches, so it squeezes into most AR 15 cases. The firearm is a light 6.5 pounds, and I have liked my shotguns lighter than heavier lately, so that’s a good thing. The barrel is 18.5 inches long and is a cylinder bore. The Sentry 12 comes with no sights but has a full-length Picatinny rail that runs the length of the gun’s monolithic upper receiver. The gun can chamber both 2.75 and 3-inch shells. The Blackwater Sentry 12 is a 12 gauge shotgun that comes with two five-round box magazines.
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