Gun of the Week: UTAS UTS-15

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posted on October 14, 2013
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Thanks to its bullpup configuration, the UTS’ single, 18.5-inch barrel surpasses the minimum requirement for legality, yet the entire shotgun measures a mere 28 inches overall.
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