r/canadaguns • u/ceaddl • 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/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.