The sample UTS 15 I received showed a few distinct improvements over some earlier models. Not having an earlier sample to make a direct comparison I restrict myself to the product at hand and indeed it is quite a product. As stated this is a bullpup design, which paces the action inside the stock at the very rear of the gun. As a result the overall length is made much shorter without having to sacrifice barrel length or effectiveness. The overall length with the short choke tube installed measured 29.5 inches while barrel length measured 20.5 inches.
This 12 gauge pump-action shotgun also boasts dual magazine tubes that ride side-by-side above the barrel with each holding seven rounds of 2¾-inch shells of six rounds or 3-inch magnum shells. With a round in the chamber this provides the shooter with a total capacity of up to 15 rounds with no reloading and firing as fast as you can pump the action.
While the UTS 15 is very short in overall length it does seem a bit overly tall and stout, however it is in fact very lightweight coming in at less than 7 pounds empty. This is thanks to its unique construction. According to UTAS, this is the first shotgun every produced with a receiver made completely from fiber reinforced injection molded polymer. More than 80 percent of the gun is this material, which significantly increases corrosion and wear resistance while reducing weight and providing very strong and durable construction.
Full article and images here: http://www.tactical-life.com/magazines/special-weapons/gun-test-revolutionary-uts-15/
Here is a video as well: http://www.tactical-life.com/exclusives/uts-15-bullpup-tactical-shotgun-video/
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