The UTAS UTS-15 is a 12 gauge pump-action shotgun with two 7-round magazine tubes that can feed in an alternating or selecting pattern.

Constructed primarily of fiber reinforced injection molded polymer, the UTS-15 weighs 6.9 lbs.

Additionally, there is a top mounted picatinny rail for the mounting of a wide variety of both iron and optical sights, coupled with Beretta-style barrel threading for choke tubes.

Smith & Wesson's criteria for the shotgun were: 12 Gauge, pump-action, less than 30" overall length, and 13-round minimum capacity.

[2] The following features are standard on all UTS-15 models: Accessories and optional equipment for the UTS-15 (as listed by UTAS USA): Due to its unique design, the UTS-15 became an easily recognizable weapon within the firearms culture and was reviewed by several different sources.