Black Aces Tactical DT
- Category
- Shotgun
- Barrel
- 216 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.17 kg
- Introduced
- 2015
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Black Aces Tactical DT is an ultra-compact, magazine-fed pump-action 12 gauge classified by the ATF as a 'firearm' rather than an NFA-regulated short-barreled shotgun or AOW, thanks to its pistol grip and stabilizing brace rather than a conventional stock. It runs a stubby 8.5-inch barrel, an AK-style magazine well that accepts patented 5- or 10-round stick magazines or 12- and 20-round ProMag drums, an ATI pistol grip, a Magpul foregrip, and a SIG Sauer SB15 brace on a fixed or folding buffer tube. Overall length is about 28 inches, collapsing to roughly 19 inches with the folding brace. The DTR variant adds the RB7DT single-piece 6061-T6 aluminum quad-rail that doubles as a barrel shroud and a mounting surface for optics, lights, and lasers.
Black Aces Tactical obtained a BATFE determination letter classifying the brace-equipped DT as a 'firearm' rather than an SBS or AOW, letting buyers own a sub-19-inch folding 12 gauge with a 10-round drum and no NFA tax stamp or paperwork.
Discontinued. MSRP $1,179 (fixed brace) / $1,299 (folding brace); DTR approximately $1,389. The DTR is the DT fitted with the RB7DT quad rail (launched August 2015). No longer listed in the current Black Aces catalog; superseded by the Pro Series lineup. Weight figures from review estimates; barrel/length figures from manufacturer/review sources.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Black Aces Tactical
- Category
- Shotgun
- Country
- United States
- Status
- Discontinued
- Produced
- 2015 to 2018
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 216 mm
- Overall length
- 711 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.17 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Pump action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 40 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Magazine fed
Ak style magazine well
Folding brace
Pistol grip
Milled receiver
Short barrel
3 inch chamber- Non nfa firearm
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 622 12 Gauge shotguns | 3.17 kg | 3.29 kg | Lighter than about 70% |
| Overall lengthAmong 570 12 Gauge shotguns | 711 mm | 1150 mm | Among the shortest tenth |
| Barrel lengthAmong 650 12 Gauge shotguns | 216 mm | 711 mm | Among the shortest tenth |
| Magazine capacityAmong 647 12 Gauge shotguns | 5 | 3 | Holds more rounds than about 80% |
Answers
Questions about the Black Aces Tactical DT
How much does the Black Aces Tactical DT weigh?
The Black Aces Tactical DT weighs 3.17 kg (7.00 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Black Aces Tactical DT?
The Black Aces Tactical DT is chambered in 12 Gauge.
How many rounds does the Black Aces Tactical DT hold?
The Black Aces Tactical DT holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Black Aces Tactical DT?
The Black Aces Tactical DT is 711 mm (28.0 in) long overall, with a 216 mm (8.50 in) barrel.
Who makes the Black Aces Tactical DT?
The Black Aces Tactical DT is made by Black Aces Tactical (United States).
When was the Black Aces Tactical DT introduced?
The Black Aces Tactical DT was introduced in 2015 and discontinued in 2018.
How does the Black Aces Tactical DT operate?
The Black Aces Tactical DT uses a pump action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
Requires a signed-in GunSpec account on the Studio plan. The answer is computed per part, so it is not part of the public record.
Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
60%
Stockists
Where to buy
Offers link straight to the shop. GunSpec never takes the order.
No shop has listed this firearm yet
Stock and prices come from the shops themselves. If you sell this firearm, you can list it and it appears here.
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The same record, reached the way a person asks for it rather than the way a program does.
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Works with
Point an MCP client at GunSpec and it answers from the catalogue rather than from memory. A free key covers the read tools.
API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/black-aces-dt' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "black-aces-dt", "name": "Black Aces Tactical DT", "manufacturer": { "id": "black-aces-tactical", "name": "Black Aces Tactical", "countryCode": "US", "foundedYear": 2010, "website": "https://blackacestactical.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-05-26 23:17:02", "updatedAt": "2026-05-26 23:17:02", "version": "35b4caf1ad4ba810a8af6a931ab96c0c19fca455250d75340ce272c165643591" }, "category": { "id": "shotgun", "name": "Shotgun", "description": "Smoothbore firearms designed to fire shot or slugs" }, "country_of_origin": "US", "year_introduced": 2015, "barrel_length_mm": 216, "weight_empty_g": 3175, "action_type": "pump_action"}