Users often report "stovepipe" jams where the empty shell fails to eject fully and gets caught in the bolt.

Number your magazines and label the problem children. Aftermarket followers (if you can find them) help, as does loading mags to 1-2 rounds under capacity to reduce spring pressure on the follower.

Centurion BP-12 (often imported by Century Arms or associated with Panzer Arms) is a budget-friendly Turkish bullpup shotgun that receives polar-opposite reviews. Owners generally find it either a "fun range toy" or a "finicky headache" depending on how they handle the initial setup. Critical Reported Problems Centurion BP-12 shotgun problems right out of the box

The Centurion BP-12, a Turkish-made bullpup shotgun imported by Century Arms

Whether the issues occurred during the initial break-in or after significant use.

One of the most frequently cited issues is the Centurion BP-12's extreme pickiness with ammunition. The consensus among users is that it . The gun reportedly runs more reliably with high-brass, high-velocity loads , such as buckshot, slugs, or heavy field loads. As one review noted, it has "struggle with high brass ammo" and requires the heavier loads to cycle. One owner discovered that after failing with low-velocity rounds, "Second clip, I switched it up to high velocity and it ran like a champ!" .

The Centurion BP-12 is not a defensive duty shotgun out of the box. It’s a range toy that requires patience and tinkering.