SPAS 12
SHOOTING
SPAS-12
SPAS-12 can be only fed with
12/70. In manual mode you can
use whatever shells you want.
When in semi-automatic mode the
shotgun is quite… fussy. Anything
below 28 grams will cause jams. In
general, SPAS-12 likes to jam. It is
extremely sensitive to proper grip
(like polymer-frame striker-fired pi-
stols). More powerful rounds = less
jam = more recoil.
Anyway, shooting itself is pure
fun. Weight and stock dampen the
recoil. Trigger is typical for shot-
guns, but if you try, you will mana-
ge to shoot quick double taps. Iron
sights are clear and crisp. Contro-
ls are easy to reach. What can be
considered a downside, is slow
charging. You have to use both
hands and it won't be possible on
the move.
The internals are operating smo-
othly in both manual and semi-au-
tomatic modes. When in manual,
remember to move the forend fir-
mly. In sem-auto you will hear the
"metallic" sound of the mecha-
nism. Unforgettable.
LOOSE ROUNDS
SPAS-12 is a beautiful, iconic fire-
arm. Huge, complicated to use but
easy to shoot. Insanely expensive
(more than Benelli M4), with rare
and equally expensive spare parts.
Ammo fussy, but accurate. Star
(not always mentioned in the credi-
tis) of movies, TV series and video
games. Eye catching gun on every
shooting range. Not for everyone,
but definitely for enthusiasts. This
is SPAS-12.N
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