Re: Spas 12 parts uk
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 12:23 pm
i used to have one for 12 years, awful to load, you have to press and hold the slide/lifter release button whilst you put shells in the mag.
also a nightmare to strip to clean properly, the metal shroud has to be taken off the barrel every time you need to clean the gas valve/ports, and believe me, if you shoot fibre wads that will be everytime! as they soon block up with gunk, and it fails to cycle properly.
i would suggest you only use in "semi auto "mode . (too clunky in pump mode, plus the plastic fore grip scrapes the green/black coating off the metal cage/barrel shroud, and it soon looks scruffy.
the gas "o" rigs can be found in plumbers merchants /hardware shops,or Aldi/lidl box of o rings.just match existing one to them.
i got the receiver recoil buffers from the franchi importer, (GMK ), who ordered them from factory in Italy.they are made of a synthetic type rubber and harden over time then split. (start out white,turn yellow with age),then the receiver starts getting stress cracks, so never use if in poor condition.
i had to chop about 2" off the recoil spring and get the gas ports enlarged for it to cycle 28grm clay shells reliably.
i also only shot plaswads in it as kept gas ports cleaner for much longer.
mine had the lever safety, but it worked, so maybe was lucky. i rely on the "number one" safety more anyway, IE- finger out /off trigger & guard until actually firing, then clearing gun to make safe.
lovely looking piece of kit, very front end heavy, especially with 7 shells in mag,but in reality for use a disappointment in my opinion.
good luck with search for parts.
also a nightmare to strip to clean properly, the metal shroud has to be taken off the barrel every time you need to clean the gas valve/ports, and believe me, if you shoot fibre wads that will be everytime! as they soon block up with gunk, and it fails to cycle properly.
i would suggest you only use in "semi auto "mode . (too clunky in pump mode, plus the plastic fore grip scrapes the green/black coating off the metal cage/barrel shroud, and it soon looks scruffy.
the gas "o" rigs can be found in plumbers merchants /hardware shops,or Aldi/lidl box of o rings.just match existing one to them.
i got the receiver recoil buffers from the franchi importer, (GMK ), who ordered them from factory in Italy.they are made of a synthetic type rubber and harden over time then split. (start out white,turn yellow with age),then the receiver starts getting stress cracks, so never use if in poor condition.
i had to chop about 2" off the recoil spring and get the gas ports enlarged for it to cycle 28grm clay shells reliably.
i also only shot plaswads in it as kept gas ports cleaner for much longer.
mine had the lever safety, but it worked, so maybe was lucky. i rely on the "number one" safety more anyway, IE- finger out /off trigger & guard until actually firing, then clearing gun to make safe.
lovely looking piece of kit, very front end heavy, especially with 7 shells in mag,but in reality for use a disappointment in my opinion.
good luck with search for parts.
