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Looking for a Franchi SPAS-15?

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Every gun nerd knows about the Franchi SPAS-11, LAW-12, and SPAS-12 SPS autoloading shotguns of the 1980s; I mean, they were something of a pop culture fad if nothing else.

The SPAS-11 was an upgrade of the Franchi 500 meant for mil/LE sales

Meanwhile, the Franchi SPAS-12 SPS is iconic.

What you may not have known was the Franchi SPAS-15, which went box mag instead of tubular and was made (and imported) in much fewer numbers.

If you are curious, Atlantic has some as C&R SBRs, but be warned, they are $15K.

Sidewinder Mossbergs

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Paul Helsinki over at GunsAmerica did a pretty good review of the Adaptive Tactical Sidewinder Venom kit, a $199 aftermarket that turns a Mossy 500 series pump into a military-grade 6 or 11-shot detachable box/drum mag scattergun by dropping the mag tube/slide/forearm/spring and adding a new one.

The 5 round straight mag is on the gun and the 10 round rotary mag is on the mat.

The 5 round straight mag is on the gun and the 10 round rotary mag is on the mat.

Sounds like an interesting alternative to a Saiga or KSG for a little less price (as you can find used but functional 500s and Maverick 88s around for about $100 ish)

More after the jump.