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hksigwalther · February 20, 2000, 09:19 PM

Gas operated, utilizes an O-ring (like an 11-87) => will require a little more attention in cleaning. Is it a fixed stock or a folder (with hook)? Full length magazine will hold 9 rounds, the shorter one (I think) 7. Muzzle is threaded with a protective cap. Cylinder, modified, full and oval shaped pattern tubes are available.

Excessively heavy (~9 lbm empty). If you're looking for a shotgun with a mean look, the SPAS is the one. If you're looking for a pump/auto for function, go with a Benelli M3SuperDuper90 (~7 lbm). You do lose one round in the max cap magazine, though. I've seen, very recently, SPAS-12 folders going for $950-$1000. Did not notice if it was new or used. Got a fixed stock one just after they banned imports of folding stocks in the early 90s for ~$650.

As a side note : You can't currently purchase (or assemble) the M3S90 with an extended magazine AND a vertical pistol grip (unless it's pre-ban). You can one OR the other but NOT both.

- Ron V.

February 20, 2000, 09:19 PM	#2
hksigwalther Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1998 Location: NE OH, USA Posts: 3,198	Gas operated, utilizes an O-ring (like an 11-87) => will require a little more attention in cleaning. Is it a fixed stock or a folder (with hook)? Full length magazine will hold 9 rounds, the shorter one (I think) 7. Muzzle is threaded with a protective cap. Cylinder, modified, full and oval shaped pattern tubes are available. Excessively heavy (~9 lbm empty). If you're looking for a shotgun with a mean look, the SPAS is the one. If you're looking for a pump/auto for function, go with a Benelli M3SuperDuper90 (~7 lbm). You do lose one round in the max cap magazine, though. I've seen, very recently, SPAS-12 folders going for $950-$1000. Did not notice if it was new or used. Got a fixed stock one just after they banned imports of folding stocks in the early 90s for ~$650. As a side note : You can't currently purchase (or assemble) the M3S90 with an extended magazine AND a vertical pistol grip (unless it's pre-ban). You can one OR the other but NOT both. - Ron V.