Problems New! — Centurion Bp-12

The Century Arms Centurion BP-12 is a budget-friendly, magazine-fed bullpup shotgun that has gained popularity for its "tacticool" aesthetic and compact size. However, like many Turkish-imported semi-auto shotguns in its price bracket, it is known for several out-of-the-box reliability issues. 1. Significant Break-In Period

The Fix: A full disassembly, cleaning of metal shavings from the receiver, and polishing the chamber with a shotgun hone or drill-mounted felt bob. This is not a "field strip and shoot" firearm; it requires gunsmith-level cleaning.

Ammo Sensitivity: The BP-12 typically requires "high brass" or high-velocity rounds (usually 1,300 FPS or higher) to function reliably, especially during the initial break-in period. centurion bp-12 problems

The Fix: Many users switch to aftermarket springs (like Wolff extra power springs) or mark their magazines to ensure they are not over-inserted. Some resort to "single-loading" via the ejection port, negating the point of a magazine-fed shotgun.

Value and Conclusion

Common Causes:

The gas system relies on internal seals that are prone to premature damage The Problem The Century Arms Centurion BP-12 is a budget-friendly,

Failure to Eject (FTE): Spent shells occasionally fail to extract from the chamber or get stuck in the ejection port. This can be due to a dirty or tight chamber, or a weak extractor spring. The problem is exacerbated when using low-brass shells.