r/canadaguns 13d ago

Gun and gear reviews SG-12 Spas

Sharing some photos. (More photos in the comments)
After a quick inspection it appears this is indeed a gen 3 or variant of gen 2 specific to the Canadian market. The stock when unfolded is flush to the rear of the receiver as per the original spas, this is different than the imports (gen 1 and gen 2) to the USA.
My stock latch (to the rear sight) was jammed out of box. I had to remove it with a flat head screwdriver. I got it unstuck but it’s still very tight. Also the stock is insanely hard to unlock. Destroys your fingers.

After disassembly, the charging handle was a bitch to remove. Firearms was super dirty, full of that cheap nasty oil. The bolt is a bit concerning. It’s very Turkish clone, but thankfully the bolt is blued and not covered in that garbage bbq paint they usually use. The extractor spring is the best I have ever seen on a Turkish gun, bravo. It’s still not benelli strong tho… and I will likely replace mine just because. Firing pin looks fine. Gas piston has a non serviceable steel oring, good thing we got a lifetime warranty tho it may hold up just fine. I would have liked to see some standard replaceable metal orings. Inside my receiver I found a knick in the aluminum near the rear wall where the rubber bumper. Had some aluminum bits floating around in there. I will contact tactical imports about my receiver but it’s likely just cosmetic.
The magazine tube extension is blocked by a post that you can remove with a screw driver. The magazine tube has a stopper before the extension, if you want to use the extension you can but you’ll need a new longer spring. If anyone has a recommendation for a spring replacement, please share. The plastic grip is authentically horrible, I instantly put hockey tape over it.
As for the “paint wear” on the metal heat shield from the pump hand guard, as per the original the clone also rubs and looks like it will definitely wear over time. Tac mentions this on their website and so does the manual. I’m not bothered by it but some people might. I put a little tac grease in the areas to help slow the wear down.

Internal receiver quality 6/10
Internal parts quality 8/10
External fit and finish 9/10
Spring quality 7/10
Overall 8/10

These are very subjective ratings based on my own experience and opinion.

Those calling this Turkish junk might be eating their words, this is very different than anything I have seen from turkey, including other tactical imports.

Bravo tac, bravo!

Also… I’m not going to outright say it but.. thank you for making this possible. It doesn’t make up for the last 6 years but.. respect when due.

Any questions feel free to ask.

(Purchased for my private collection, not for resale. Sharing is caring. I seen posts from tactical imports confirming a restock soon. Don’t buy from scalpers and show your fellow gunnies respect and appreciation. If this is Turkish crap to you, move along. If this makes you smile, you like Jurassic park, terminator, call of duty I hope this post gives you a better look.)

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u/realninjaaa_lover 13d ago

so far like mine, also yes mine too was jammed out the box, had to use a flathead

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u/ceaddl 13d ago

Tacky grease and a qtip solved mine

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u/ceaddl 13d ago

The mag extender out of box isn’t in use. It has a post installed. The magazine tube is also capped. If you want to use the full magazine capacity you will need a proper length spring. If anyone has info on this, please comment where I can get a longer spring. The post is removable.

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u/Some-Owl8102 12d ago

after removing the tube cap i switched the mag spring to one that was 4 inches longer and now the follower tension seems to be on par with my beretta and benelli or how it was with the cap and original spring

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u/ceaddl 12d ago

where did you get the spring?

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u/rastamasta45 12d ago

Replying to follow when you find the right spring, I’m also keeping an eye for that

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u/Red_Shrinp556 13d ago

Probably the one turkshit I can get behind

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u/ceaddl 13d ago

Extractor spring isn’t “Turkish” weak like I was dreading, but it’s not benelli strong. Personally I will be looking at this as a potential weak point. The whole bolt is very Turkish clone. At least it’s blued and not covered in that black BBQ paint allot of them are. If any part of the gun worries me it’s this part.

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u/ceaddl 13d ago

Very dirty out of box.

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u/ThePoeticJester 13d ago

When you take it apart, hows yhe build quality? Would you say its something that'll last and run or just "Turkish" and not made to last?

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u/ceaddl 13d ago

Hello. I have updated my post and included some extra photos in the comment section. I hope they answer your questions. Cheers 🍻

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u/ceaddl 13d ago

Dirty girl (was more then just proof fired out of box)

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u/ShoddyBox4764 11d ago

Haha they had a whole range day with yours

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u/IndiscreetTreat 13d ago

Following for the spring answer as well. Though I think if you remove the stopper doesn’t that bring the total in the tube to 8?

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u/ceaddl 13d ago

Magazine capacity could be 8 rounds of 2 1/2 inch if you do some modifications. The extended magazine is blocked, it has a post going all the way through it. Fortunately it’s a threaded post and just unscrews. I used a multi bit screw driver to remove it, it fits in the end of the multibit. But the stock built in magazine is pre plugged and you’d first need to remove the plug before you could make use of the extension. As seen in the photo. Also because of how this was done we unfortunately do not have the correct magazine spring in to use to mag extension. It’s a shame they didnt provide the correct spring and just extend the post to block it but oh well. I imagine if you try using the spring you’ll get a bunch of failure to feeds. I won’t be messing with mine until I find a proper spring. Cheers

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u/IndiscreetTreat 12d ago

Reply to the thread when you do!

I heard the Brownells Wolff 12 works, you may have to cut it down.

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u/ceaddl 12d ago

I sent an email this morning to my gunsmith guy for a spring, being a long weekend he’s probably out blasting. But I will! I will share the exact length we end up going with and how many we can get in this tube, I’m hoping 8+1 with 2 1/2 👀

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u/IndiscreetTreat 12d ago

Hahah I’ll hold you to it!

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u/rastamasta45 12d ago

So how many rounds is it right out of the box, just 5?

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u/ceaddl 5d ago

out of the box, 5 round with 2 1/2, after pulling the plug but leaving the mag extension blocker its 6 but the spring is too weak and causes misfeeds.

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u/Dexcessive 12d ago

Here’s the big question, do you need to press the latch button down to load shells or can you just throw em in?

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u/ceaddl 11d ago

You can just shove them in. No need to push the button like the original. Also the loading gate is milled out slightly and chamfered, easy to load.

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u/ceaddl 11d ago

Aiming dead center on the middle target, sights are high left. A bit disappointing as they are fixed.

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u/Agreeable_Leather384 10d ago

You mention this is like a gen3, but did it have the newly designed top rail?

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u/Bepisnivok 11d ago

MY HECKIN TURKSLOPPA THAT IS JUST A OF THE RACK 250 DOLL HAIR TURKSHITSHOT WITH A BODY KIT ON IT DOESNT HAVE QC!!!!!! WHAT THE HECKARINO GIYS NOT WHOLESOME CHUNGUS.

NOT EBIC WHOLESOME.

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u/StairwayHiker 13d ago

Ugly, kinda useless…. You want your short self defence shotgun to be pump action.

Guys will buy them…. A few rounds, then they sit and collect dust.

I’ve no idea why anybody would want that one.

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u/Joeyjackhammer 13d ago

I’m grabbing my 1301 before a pump all day.

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u/NoGrapefruit1213 13d ago

Someone hasn’t been watching terminator or Jurassic park. Also these are semi or pump action just flip a switch

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u/ceaddl 13d ago

It wouldn’t be a good Reddit post without at least one selfish asshole. I take it as a compliment.

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u/bitronic1 12d ago

He missed the sale and salty about it.

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u/FroBro243 13d ago

Rule of cool.

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u/AsparagusUnhappy5395 13d ago

They’re cheap and cool. Also going to look great on my wall when I’m not blastin. That’s why

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u/rastamasta45 12d ago

Sorry you’re poor