Once owned - never forgotten. I had one in the UK for quite some time and now that I live in the USA - I had to get another one of course. I bought one privately about 5 years ago for a measly $1K cash. I have the lever safety which I will never replace of course.
I remember watching this video when I wasn’t even able to buy a SPAS. Hell I was trying desperately to find a way to get the spas look with a cheap mossberg. Now I’ve had SPAS for over a year and have used your videos to get me where I am with it. In many ways you’re a hero to my younger self. Thanks!
I've heard that the lever style safety was a bit of a danger zone but even though I know it could cause an unintended discharge, it's still a scary thing to see even though you meant to do it.
I remember when you first opened up the spas 12 project website do you help me out a lot with finding the right spaz 12 and then I bought some parts off of you! I think it's time to do that safety lever conversion :)
Just hearing that the SPAS-12 project can convert level safety's to crossbolts has given me more hope to own a safe working gun then I have had in years. Funny story I found a post recall SPAS-12 in new in box a few years ago for only $800 in Norman, Oklahoma 3 days later Norman got hit a by a tornado and the seller never replied again.
After attempting to deal with the notorious OTHER Chris (and getting nothing for the $ sent), you definitely made my day when your site came up in 2013. I got all needed replacement parts, and safety conversion. It was much needed, in a market that is small, and was always a pleasure to deal with you. I thank you, sir.
I found this one on my own. One of my cop friends let me shoot his. I got hooked instantly. This is an amazing shotgun. I shot one in the 90s and wanted one ever since
Thank you for this video, and all you do for the SPAS12. I myself have bought those plastic and rubber parts from you. While there are many nice comments here, many forget that the SPAS12 is 1970s technology. Imagine if the AR15’s gas system never got tweaked or improved upon since the 70s. The people who are trashing on the SPAS12 seem to know no difference between a dial landline phone to a cell phone. They would complain that a 1970s automobile would have problems making a cross country trip today as opposed to a new car. Hell, how about complaining that the 1972 Dolphins roster could no longer beat a current NFL team with young talent. Sheesh!
@Vince The SPAS-12 runs perfectly fine with full powered loads. Hell, even just some of the hotter loaded birdshot will run fine. I routinely dump 100 shells of that stuff at the range no problem.
Wish my father kept his SPAS12. He traded a motorcycle to get it. It was the version with the lever safety and had the sling, multi-tool and manual. He sold it because a local dealer lied to him(this was back in the early 00s) and told him it was a destructive device.
I bought one of these boat anchors back in the 80's for 400 hundred bucks. I sold it about 10 years ago for 650 and felt real lucky to get that much. Recently I was at a gun show and a guy had a well used one for sale for 1800 bucks! I couldn't believe it. I always thought the balance was awful because the rear end was too light. I replaced it with a solid pistol grip stock and it felt waaay better. It was accurate though, hitting the center ring on a torso target at 100 yards with slugs. .
I’ve been offered $3000 for mine. I’ve owned it since 1985, and I just live it. No, it doesn’t handle well for hunting or sleet shooting, but nonetheless still a blast to shoot. Slugs are my favorite!
This is awesome! I watched your video with 100,000 views not realizing it was you cousin! It was surreal, knowing how professional and instructional the video is. Good job man! I will definitely want your knowledge when purchasing or finding one, or if you have one for sale?
About a year ago I passed on an auction for 2,200 cause i wanted to see if I could get a different auction for under 2. Well that one went for over 3 and the one I passed on closed without a bider. Went back up and sold for 3,500. Now I can only rarely find them and they’re going for close to 5. I am an idiot
Do you have a video on field striping beyond the barrel assembly, I'm able to get that far but having trouble with bolt assembly. Btw thanks to your video I held onto my butts before trying it out and had gunsmith look at it before and found ejector screw needed to be replaced so I spared no expense to prevent possible chaos and have a very reliable gun.
The bolt assembly is in two parts (top and bottom) held together by the handle. Slide the top half back and forth on the bottom half. You will be able to see the holes from both pieces align. When aligned pull the handle out sideways from the receiver. You can also do the sliding motion between both halves while pulling the handle i away from the receiver on the right side just as well. Hope this helps. You probably figured it out by now.
Weren't there like full auto variations or semi auto or something?? When ever I think of the SPAS 12 first thing that comes to mind is a powerfully fast shotgun. Kind of like the AA 12.
Maybe Franchi has dissapered... sorry I don't know a lot about all this, however like in other cases maybe they will make someday a special edition, is that possible? Even then, I can't be an owner of that in Spain where all is little by little more and more prohibited.
The links above no longer work. Also, just wanted to say thanks for informative vids. Your website is great as well. I Have wanted a Spas 12 ever since I first saw Jurassic park and finally bought one. Was super excited to find out that you have the replicated the stock hook as mine was missing it. Bummed that the combat bolt releases are out of stock. Planning on making any more? Going to place an order as soon as I go through the gun and see if I need any other parts.
That's weird, they used to work when I originally uploaded the video. The ones in the video should still work when I mention them, but it's not letting me post a full link for some reason. Thanks for the heads up. Thanks also for the kind words and congrats on the SPAS! I should have another batch of combat bolt releases in the next month or so, sign up for the newsletter on the website and I'll send a big email when they're back in.
Do you have any original slings for sale? Or a combat Bolt release? Personally the receiver finish doesn't mean anything to me, but I intend to keep mine forever and shoot it quite a bit so I guess I'm not a collector.
+P226nut There's a guy on eBay right now that has like four of them for sale, I think they're around $225 each... Combat bolt releases are in my possession and will be listed on the website soon. :)
Hi. I have a spas 12 group with the paddle flipper safety. Are you able to convert it for a fee? Years ago I had already replaced the whole group with a push button style, but kept the old paddle one. How could I get it to you?
Can the SPAS 12 fire more Exotic Shotgun Loads without causing damage to the gun? Like, If I loaded a novelty shell like a Flechette or Flamethrower Shell into it, would it be able to fire without causing Damage to the Gun? I'm just Curious as I'd really like to Buy one of these Guns and want to know what the gun can Handle without Breaking it. Also, Can it Reliably fire Birdshot or 1 Ounce Loads?
Do you make the parts or do you sell them ? Iv been trying to get a spas for the last 3 years and every time someone buys it out from underneath me lol :(
Hello i from thailland brother -My spas 12 nomral in pump system But in seminauto mode i canshoot but it not slind brow blck I clean gas hole already it,s cannot broe back Please tell me how i can do thanks you my borther I love spas12
Quien puede ayudarme tengo bien armada la escopeta.. pero en modo de disparo semiautomático no funciona.. cómo puedo reparar esa falla.. saludos amigos muchas gracias
People walk past them because the pieces, "haven't got this or haven't got that". Hogwash - just buy the thing and worry about accessorizing / re-buffering / etc afterwards. More and more spare parts are coming onto the market - my repro shepherd's crook is a 100% true repro and I've renewed the stock and recoil buffer. I guess the next thing is the grip plug. One fine day there WILL be an enterprising person remaking the folding stock and the shot diverter, but the ONE thing that will diminish, is the availability of the SPASs themselves as they've been out of production for 30+ years. Another scare is the so-called problem with the turning safety lever, making owners change over to the push bolt version. Just leave the bloody thing alone and just be careful with it. Keep everything as standard as it can be.
Lol right?! I thought of it as more of a boat anchor. But she's a classic that I got from a guy that owed me money. He offered it up and I took it. $400 :) granted that was 22 years ago.
I held one about 15 years ago and will never forget it!
Man, if I didn't already respect you loads, this pushed the bar up WAY higher, hope you get to own one some day!
@@comedyaddict123 that would be a dream come ture!
I actually own one, and i still can't believe I do. Such a cool gun in movies. But yeah you should get one if the opportunity presents itself.
Once owned - never forgotten. I had one in the UK for quite some time and now that I live in the USA - I had to get another one of course. I bought one privately about 5 years ago for a measly $1K cash.
I have the lever safety which I will never replace of course.
I remember watching this video when I wasn’t even able to buy a SPAS. Hell I was trying desperately to find a way to get the spas look with a cheap mossberg. Now I’ve had SPAS for over a year and have used your videos to get me where I am with it. In many ways you’re a hero to my younger self. Thanks!
GF gave me my SPAS in 1992...best birthday gift ever! Still have it... (the fun, not her!)😀
I've heard that the lever style safety was a bit of a danger zone but even though I know it could cause an unintended discharge, it's still a scary thing to see even though you meant to do it.
Very well made video also.
+USAirsoft i love your stuff man, you are everywhere too
USAirsoft I see you everywhere
you are correct it blows off a round when i flip the safety off not safe but then agin you point it at anyone anyways
It’s like a jack in a box.
now you too can be a clever girl!
Good ol JP reference
I remember when you first opened up the spas 12 project website do you help me out a lot with finding the right spaz 12 and then I bought some parts off of you! I think it's time to do that safety lever conversion :)
Thanks buddy! Ready when you are!
I bought mine back in 1989 at a gun store up in North Hollywood CA
Here's a quick guide on some tips for those looking for their own SPAS 12
Just hearing that the SPAS-12 project can convert level safety's to crossbolts has given me more hope to own a safe working gun then I have had in years. Funny story I found a post recall SPAS-12 in new in box a few years ago for only $800 in Norman, Oklahoma 3 days later Norman got hit a by a tornado and the seller never replied again.
Oh yikes, that's not a happy story! But yes, conversions are available :)
After attempting to deal with the notorious OTHER Chris (and getting nothing for the $ sent), you definitely made my day when your site came up in 2013. I got all needed replacement parts, and safety conversion. It was much needed, in a market that is small, and was always a pleasure to deal with you. I thank you, sir.
Hey thanks man I really appreciate that 😁
I found this one on my own. One of my cop friends let me shoot his. I got hooked instantly. This is an amazing shotgun. I shot one in the 90s and wanted one ever since
Thank you for this video, and all you do for the SPAS12. I myself have bought those plastic and rubber parts from you.
While there are many nice comments here, many forget that the SPAS12 is 1970s technology. Imagine if the AR15’s gas system never got tweaked or improved upon since the 70s. The people who are trashing on the SPAS12 seem to know no difference between a dial landline phone to a cell phone. They would complain that a 1970s automobile would have problems making a cross country trip today as opposed to a new car. Hell, how about complaining that the 1972 Dolphins roster could no longer beat a current NFL team with young talent.
Sheesh!
Why cant these just be put back into production 😭
@Vince well, then they could improve the design like how they did the the PPK/S
Local gang members shoot up a McDonald’s and kill 3 cops
@@ironmenace And then?
@@akaniotevanos9861 idk man
I just want ksg12 heard they fun but hey those street sweeper shotgun are still legal good luck finding one that isn’t cut
@Vince The SPAS-12 runs perfectly fine with full powered loads. Hell, even just some of the hotter loaded birdshot will run fine. I routinely dump 100 shells of that stuff at the range no problem.
Make sure you drink speed cola to reload quicker. He didn’t mention that, but I feel it’s an important step.
another great video dude!
Wish my father kept his SPAS12. He traded a motorcycle to get it. It was the version with the lever safety and had the sling, multi-tool and manual. He sold it because a local dealer lied to him(this was back in the early 00s) and told him it was a destructive device.
pain
Great video thank you. I have been looking for one for a while now and now will be prepared when or if I ever see one.
Right now I'm cleaning one to put it up for sale; Your video is very good and informative!
I love this little spas. It makes me spasm when I fire the spas.
I fell in love with this gun when i saw it in the 1984 movie "The Terminator".
Always wanted an 18 inch spas, shame they're so rare.
I bought one of these boat anchors back in the 80's for 400 hundred bucks. I sold it about 10 years ago for 650 and felt real lucky to get that much. Recently I was at a gun show and a guy had a well used one for sale for 1800 bucks! I couldn't believe it. I always thought the balance was awful because the rear end was too light. I replaced it with a solid pistol grip stock and it felt waaay better. It was accurate though, hitting the center ring on a torso target at 100 yards with slugs.
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I’ve been offered $3000 for mine. I’ve owned it since 1985, and I just live it. No, it doesn’t handle well for hunting or sleet shooting, but nonetheless still a blast to shoot. Slugs are my favorite!
The current market price for them now is 5k. Only about 1,700ish were imported and they are super iconic so their value just keeps going up and up.
very informative video. professionally done
This is awesome! I watched your video with 100,000 views not realizing it was you cousin! It was surreal, knowing how professional and instructional the video is. Good job man! I will definitely want your knowledge when purchasing or finding one, or if you have one for sale?
My boi in the background at 0:37 is running like he’s escaping a slaughter house.
Works well on raptors
Works well on aliens and cops (if you're a mindless cyborg massacring an entire police station)
Nothing beats the pump action mode
I’m glade I found you I’ve got one that needs to be gone through
Very comprehensive instruction, Thanks.
These shotguns will always bring terminator 2 to mind for me. One day, when I'm rich and famous I will be able to snag one of these amazing guns
Jay N . Uhh I hate to burst your bubble, but the SPAS 12 was never featured on T2 but I was the gun of choice by the first terminator on T1.
Remington 870 with Folding Stock
About a year ago I passed on an auction for 2,200 cause i wanted to see if I could get a different auction for under 2. Well that one went for over 3 and the one I passed on closed without a bider. Went back up and sold for 3,500. Now I can only rarely find them and they’re going for close to 5. I am an idiot
Make sure it has an updated safety. Fire when turn safety
Great video!! Thanks for all the information!!!
Your channel feels like the King of Random but for the big kids👍
Thank you, now I know how to buy a SPAS 12
Everything but the price, I would like to heard price ranges
Thanks for the Info, Appreciate it the vid💯
Do you have a video on field striping beyond the barrel assembly, I'm able to get that far but having trouble with bolt assembly. Btw thanks to your video I held onto my butts before trying it out and had gunsmith look at it before and found ejector screw needed to be replaced so I spared no expense to prevent possible chaos and have a very reliable gun.
The bolt assembly is in two parts (top and bottom) held together by the handle. Slide the top half back and forth on the bottom half. You will be able to see the holes from both pieces align. When aligned pull the handle out sideways from the receiver. You can also do the sliding motion between both halves while pulling the handle i away from the receiver on the right side just as well. Hope this helps. You probably figured it out by now.
Weren't there like full auto variations or semi auto or something?? When ever I think of the SPAS 12 first thing that comes to mind is a powerfully fast shotgun. Kind of like the AA 12.
You can select from pump mode to semi auto, your finger speed in semi mode is what determines the shooting speed
Maybe Franchi has dissapered... sorry I don't know a lot about all this, however like in other cases maybe they will make someday a special edition, is that possible? Even then, I can't be an owner of that in Spain where all is little by little more and more prohibited.
5:10 "THIS, is a shotgun, Sol!"
Picking up a spas 12 - I have only meet one for sale in my life.
What’s a good price for a spas 12?
Great video. THANK YOU!!!
Very, very cool video. Thank you.
The links above no longer work. Also, just wanted to say thanks for informative vids. Your website is great as well. I Have wanted a Spas 12 ever since I first saw Jurassic park and finally bought one. Was super excited to find out that you have the replicated the stock hook as mine was missing it. Bummed that the combat bolt releases are out of stock. Planning on making any more? Going to place an order as soon as I go through the gun and see if I need any other parts.
That's weird, they used to work when I originally uploaded the video. The ones in the video should still work when I mention them, but it's not letting me post a full link for some reason. Thanks for the heads up. Thanks also for the kind words and congrats on the SPAS! I should have another batch of combat bolt releases in the next month or so, sign up for the newsletter on the website and I'll send a big email when they're back in.
can you post videos on your channel shooting it
"twelf gayche autow-lowtuh!"
Do you have any original slings for sale? Or a combat Bolt release?
Personally the receiver finish doesn't mean anything to me, but I intend to keep mine forever and shoot it quite a bit so I guess I'm not a collector.
+P226nut There's a guy on eBay right now that has like four of them for sale, I think they're around $225 each...
Combat bolt releases are in my possession and will be listed on the website soon. :)
I have no issues with the pump action. It as smooth as my mosseberg pump action shotgun.
I need parts anyone still making the Recoil shock absorbers and the folding stock shock absorbers.
Great video, Liked & Subscribed!
تبرك الله على هذا الفيديو ديالك راه غزال أوراه فلموستوا كنشكروك🤝🐍🐍
Hi. I have a spas 12 group with the paddle flipper safety. Are you able to convert it for a fee? Years ago I had already replaced the whole group with a push button style, but kept the old paddle one. How could I get it to you?
Can i share on a private fb Group on italy?
Great video.
Can the SPAS 12 fire more Exotic Shotgun Loads without causing damage to the gun? Like, If I loaded a novelty shell like a Flechette or Flamethrower Shell into it, would it be able to fire without causing Damage to the Gun? I'm just Curious as I'd really like to Buy one of these Guns and want to know what the gun can Handle without Breaking it. Also, Can it Reliably fire Birdshot or 1 Ounce Loads?
Do you make the parts or do you sell them ? Iv been trying to get a spas for the last 3 years and every time someone buys it out from underneath me lol :(
Hey! What is the price to charge to replace all the plastics on a spas12?
will you ever show how well the shot diverter worked?
That's a great idea! I can do that this spring. I have a factory one and one I made myself I can compare.
Nicely done.
Hello i from thailland brother
-My spas 12 nomral in pump system
But in seminauto mode i canshoot but it not slind brow blck
I clean gas hole already it,s cannot broe back
Please tell me how i can do thanks you my borther
I love spas12
How much does it cost to have the lever safety swapped?
Nice video bud!!!!!
1:52 the first thing you should do is clear the weapon
Do you have any spare folding stocks ?
3:22 that's a deal-breaker
Can I get one in Australia?
What’s a fair price range for these?
Quien puede ayudarme tengo bien armada la escopeta.. pero en modo de disparo semiautomático no funciona.. cómo puedo reparar esa falla.. saludos amigos muchas gracias
People walk past them because the pieces, "haven't got this or haven't got that". Hogwash - just buy the thing and worry about accessorizing / re-buffering / etc afterwards.
More and more spare parts are coming onto the market - my repro shepherd's crook is a 100% true repro and I've renewed the stock and recoil buffer. I guess the next thing is the grip plug.
One fine day there WILL be an enterprising person remaking the folding stock and the shot diverter, but the ONE thing that will diminish, is the availability of the SPASs themselves as they've been out of production for 30+ years.
Another scare is the so-called problem with the turning safety lever, making owners change over to the push bolt version. Just leave the bloody thing alone and just be careful with it. Keep everything as standard as it can be.
cool vid!
is the spas 12 classified as a AOW?
How hard is it to find replacement parts?
lλmbda I wish I bought one then
omg are you going to manufacture these?
can you convert the spas 12 to shoot 3 inch shells???
No. It is configured to shoot ONLY 2.75 shells.
vxy357 then what's the point of owning one
How much ??
The raptor gun.
Is this video about airsoft ?
i bought it one wk ago..🙏🏻
How much
very helpful
I want to buy one so badly. :(
nice gun
Iconic gun but thats all
Now you can be Gordon Freeman
Black Mesa ? Lol
Clever girl.
Yessssss someone dual wielded it
I own one of these and wanted to get rid of it until watching this
Lol right?! I thought of it as more of a boat anchor. But she's a classic that I got from a guy that owed me money. He offered it up and I took it. $400 :) granted that was 22 years ago.
**cries in canadian**
1st tip : *You can't*
YOU can’t broke boyyyyyyyy
You would be surprised how easy they are to come by. I've held in person 3 that were for sale.
😢I sold mine 35 years ago! Huge mistake! One of the most amazing weapons of all its time.
oh noooo! oh well
Just sold mine, for BIG $$ - bought originally in the 1990's (pre ban). With every accessory.
Winni sxp wildfowl
The 12 gage auto loader # the terminator
Found One For 1850 Online
Yes now I can go bus some people
Owning this gun is akin to adopting a junkyard dog.
I took My first picture with spas 12 in late 90 with my friends shotgun & No money can be given to any in here for any reason
Half life 🔥
*cries in Californian compliant*