Shotgun · 12 Gauge
MP-133 12ga pump-action shotgun
How It Plays
The MP-133 is where most Tarkov careers start: Prapor's cheap pump shotgun, and the handover item for the very first quest, Debut. Loaded with the right 12ga ammo it remains genuinely dangerous up close at any level, and it converts scav-run finds into quest progress and roubles.
The starter shotgun. Cheap, common, and still ends fights inside ten meters.
Best 12 Gauge Ammo
Ranked by armor penetration from live data. In Tarkov the bullet matters more than the gun.
AP-20Pen 37 · Dmg 164
FlechettePen 31 · Dmg 25
.50 BMGPen 26 · Dmg 197
PiranhaPen 24 · Dmg 25
Poleva-6uPen 20 · Dmg 150
FTXPen 20 · Dmg 183Where to Buy
No trader sells this weapon for cash right now. Check the flea market price above, or barters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ammo for the MP-133 in Tarkov?
The MP-133 fires 12 Gauge. By penetration, the current top rounds are AP-20, Flechette, .50 BMG. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
Where can you buy the MP-133?
No trader sells it for cash right now. On the flea market it currently averages ₽38,592.
What are the MP-133's stats?
30 rounds per minute, ergonomics 40, vertical recoil 397, and an effective distance around 70 meters. Fire modes: Single fire.