Franchi SPAS-12 at the Range (Ad-free)
Added 2024-11-16 12:00:01 +0000 UTCToday I'm taking the SPAS-12 out to the range, to try a variety of ammunition and see what runs in it. The SPAS is a gas-operated shotgun that can be switched to manual pump operation for use with underpowered ammunition. This was originally intended as a way to allow things like beanbag and other less lethal rounds to be used by police forces - but it is also a way to run light practice birdshot that would not normally cycle the gas system. So let's see what runs and what doesn't!
Comments
Is it all SPAS-12s that have problems running, or did Ian just run across a lemon?
Hans Hull
2024-12-07 22:48:41 +0000 UTCMy Benelli is much better.
Tom Briggman
2024-11-17 21:32:28 +0000 UTCWell, you know better than Tim "I'm a gun owner and a hunter" Walz how to load a shotgun. Want to run for public office?
Chris Alexander
2024-11-17 01:18:02 +0000 UTCthat hold button to load. 100% deal killer right there. the gun has a tube mag... shoot feed shoot feed shoot KEEP IT FED! pushing some button to do so... nogo. makes it a rangetoy only. how did they sell those to any serious buyers? man, christ costa must hate those, I bet.
Guido Schriewer
2024-11-16 17:05:48 +0000 UTCI think it should work with military loads - then again, wouldn't you prefer the simplicity (in comparison) of a traditional repeating shotgun for a tool you use as a sort of crowbar for opening doors and blasting narrow walkways.
Claus
2024-11-16 16:00:46 +0000 UTCIt is hard to believe that anyone would buy that shotgun.
Retired No Bad Days
2024-11-16 14:23:00 +0000 UTC80s riot control - drive and shoot into the mob! : ) Love it!
Kenneth Marshall
2024-11-16 12:25:30 +0000 UTC
