Due to the fact that the the spas 12 has both semi-auto and pump settings, would it be legal to own since technically it is a pistol grip pump? or does the semi-auto function override its classification into the "street sweeper" :roll: category?

either way if you have never handled one then do before you buy it, they are very front heavy and not really impressive if you ask me. I would be sure it would be a no no since it has seniauto capabilities.

The SPAS 12 was designed to function primarily in semi-automatic, with the pump-action mode used to reliably fire low-pressure ammunition such as tear gas rounds or less-lethal bean bags. Switching between firing modes is done by pressing a button under the foregrip, and sliding the foregrip slightly forwards or backwards until it clicks into position.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franchi_SPAS-12

Franchi SPAS 12 is illegal in NJ. It is named on the list.

Franchi SPAS 12 is illegal in NJ. It is named on the list.

 

 

+1 You beat me to it!

Lol.. you know.. I looked at the list before posting my first response and missed it :x

I was at a gun show in Norfolk back in '94 looking at one of those with a folding stock. My friend was bugging me to buy it. I think they wanted $300 for it used. A real big guy, like 300lbs, walks by and says "that thing hurts to shoot in pump". I figured if it hurts that guy, no way I want to shoot it.

 

Part of me wishes I bought it cause it looked so cool, but didn't even know if I could own it in NJ then, definately not now.

yeah they are cool.. I only wish you could have one here.

I have always wanted a SPAS 12 ever since the original Terminator movie.

 

I had a chance to get one a few months back, but since it's banned, and the price was about $1200.

I had one..yes before the Ban. The COOLNESS factor was huge. That said, the coolness was ALL it had going for it. Heavy, Clunky, Sights sucked. Pump mode was Horrible. Semi worked well, and was reliable, But cleanign it was a bitch and a half, there was an o ring in the gas system that tore VERY easily if you werent careful disassembling it, and even moreso putting it back together. Now i know why it was on the "Used" rack of the BH in the first place..