Tokyo Marui SPAS 12 Airsoft Shotgun (Model: Pistol Grip)

"Finally got to field this during last weekend.
As a note, I got mine elsewhere, with a metal folding stock, for ~$250. So I'll keep my review to everything but the stock.

It's TM, so it's not-surprisingly all plastic. As with most TM's, it still feels good. I would be much happier with it being metal, but I won't be holding my breath for someone to release a metal version.

It is a springer... I have no issue racking it, but my GF struggles with it. Funny enough, it is especially easier in the middle of a match - I assume the fear of getting hit suddenly helps with pumping it?

It shoots three at once, the shells by TM and by CYMA both seem to work without any issues. You get ten shots out of each shell (total of 30 BB's). Reloading is kind of a pain since it only holds one shell but the process itself is easy.

I have only used .2 BB's since it's indoors, but I've heard of people using up to .28 BB's.

My next will be a CYMA metal one, as I'm curious how the quality compares.

"If you're a tactical shotgun lover like me, this is heaven on earth in a gun. This thing is big, menacing and is the coolest looking shotgun you will find anywhere.

Performance:
The gun has set hop-up for the three barrels and the grouping is excellent. The range is what you'd expect from a spring shotgun, you'll be getting about 90-100 feet out of each shot before you lose all accuracy. I did a range test with a friend and, angled up, I could get about 120 feet before he had to stop dodging BBs. I use .20s in this gun and they shoot perfectly. It isn't a high FPS gun due to Japanese replica firearm laws but that isn't really a problem. It's 3 shots at once, and using the sights you'll hit what you're aiming at within range.

User-Friendliness:
I'm a big guy and big guns don't bother me. This is a very big gun, almost as long as my M4 DMR. It's not too bulky and I can easily run around the field with it for a day. However, I would not recommend this for younger players as it is front-heavy and the pump is designed for large hands. It's also not what you'd be used to with those Cybergun 590s just about everyone seems to have. It's 3 springs you're pulling back, not just one.

Externals/Magazines
The externals are made of a solid plastic (Just like any other TM gun) and it feels surprisingly sturdy. Holds up well during a battle, both in playing a CQC game in a back yard and a TDM game in a forest. There are no clear Franchi trades I can spot. There's an F on the trigger guard immediately below the chamber cover release, and it says SPAS-12 underneath the charging handle (Which cannot be moved), along with various other TM trades. Something weird I noticed is the safety/chamber cover release. On the real steel SPAS-12, the safety is a vertical tab on the right side of the gun. On the airsoft version, this tab is used to open the chamber cover for magazine insertion. The safety is a horizontal tab that slides across the trigger guard on the left side of the gun. I mean, logistically it makes sense to put it there for the airsoft version, but it doesn't exactly reflect the real gun. Details, details.

The magazines are 12 Gauge sized shells with a capacity of 30 BBs. This will give you 10 shots total before you run out. The gun comes with one of them. These can be distinguished by the polished gold color on the end of the shell, as well as TOKYO MARUI 12 GAUGE engraved on the bottom. A two pack of these will run you around $25, but don't worry, the CYMA 30 round shells are fully compatible with the TM system. I've noticed no performance differences between the TM and CYMA shells, which can be found on Amazon for under $20 (6-Pack). I use a 6-round shell holder on the left side of my gun for quicker reloading. The mag tube (lower of the two barrels) has a twist/pull cap and a spring loaded plate for quick ejecting of 2 shells max in the tube. It's hard to get off at first, but after a couple cycles it's easier. It will require some force to click back into place. I personally find it very impractical and have removed the spring/plate, which slide around freely and make an annoying sliding noise. Not a con, just a bit of a design brain fart there.

Now some miscellaneous other thoughts and info.

A question I see a lot is "Why isn't there a stock?" or "Can I get a stock for it?"
Well, you can. But it costs just about as much as the gun. There are stock mount points on the top of the grip, which you would probably miss if you weren't looking for them. Good luck finding an original TM stock. The only stocks available right now are Octagon Airsoft clones. They have an installation video on their YouTube channel. The base price is $120 (My reaction was less than pleasant when I heard that as well) and shipping wouldn't be cheap. I've heard $150 just to get it stateside. Another note for smaller players: The stock will make the gun around 10 inches longer when fully extended. You probably won't even be able to reach the pump.

The manual is mainly in Japanese, but the key points are illustrated and many have English translations. There are some pretty egregious typos, but you can read around them.

The real steel SPAS-12 is a semi-automatic shotgun. This gun is spring-powered, therefore obviously lacking that capability. However, the gun was built with a capability to Slam-Fire by holding down the trigger and operating the pump repeatedly. It's sort of a reverse-semi-auto action, but it's as close as you're gonna get to semi-auto with a spring shotgun. I personally do not use this feature to avoid any risk of damaging the gun, even though it was built to withstand it. It's useful for high intensity CQC situations when constant fire is necessitated. Keep in mind that slam firing at a fast place will empty a full shell in under 10 seconds.

The sights are surprisingly accurate for a shotgun. The rear block sight is fixed, but the front barrel sight is adjustable in an interesting way. To adjust, use a big screwdriver to remove the screw at the very front of the heat guard. You can twist the barrel left or right, depending on which way your barrel comes slanted. Mine came a little to the right. Make tiny twists. You will be able to feel detent points. There are 5 total, the exact middle one is hard to get to. It may require a couple minutes of fidgeting to line it up correctly. Make sure you don't screw the front screw in too tight when done, if you do it'll lose the corrections and be a pain in the butt to undo. Happened to me.

There are two rear sling point mounts. One of them is plastic and is built into the stock. The other is a screw-in cap with a keychain ring attached. It came configured for a right hand shooter, but I'm a lefty so I just switched those around by unscrewing them and putting them back on opposite sides. The included keychain ring is very weak and bent open within one match. I replaced it with a stronger one and it works just fine. I'd recommend doing that out of the box if you want to sling it from the rear. There is a front swivel point which can adjust to either side. I personally use a short sling and attach both points to the keychain ring at the rear.

So basically, this is pretty much the ultimate spring shotgun. Sturdy, shoots well, looks amazing. If you're looking for a SPAS-12 model that looks like the real thing and that you can actually put a stock on (Looking at you ASG) this is your gun, if you're willing to justify the price point. I have absolutely no regrets in purchasing this gun. Summed up in four words: Old but still gold.

"This is by far the best spring-powered tri-shot shotgun that money can buy. The Tokyo Marui SPAS-12 is absolutely fantastic and for the price, it was totally worth it, you will not find this for less than $200 anywhere else, Tokyo Marui's SPAS-12 Tri-Shot has been around for many years, in fact, it has been around for over a decade and still proves to be one of the best Tri-shot shotguns available. When my TM SPAS-12 first arrived, the first thing I noticed is how big the thing is, it is a very bulky gun which gives it a huge intimidation factor. Performance-wise, it is about what you would expect. The hop-up is fixed and designed for .25g bbs. In a CQB environment, it works great, it is very accurate up to a certain distance, then the bbs will start to fall. I wouldn't recommend this for field use, only because of the fact that it was not designed to shoot that far, but it is perfect for CQB use. Overall, it is actually a pretty hefty gun, but it is very front-heavy, mainly due to the fact that the outer barrel and tubular magazine are made out of metal, the rest of it is made out of plastic. The biggest disappointment of course is the lack of the classic Steel folding-stock, Tokyo Marui used to make them, but they have been long discontinued and have become very expensive collector's items now, If you are lucky enough to find one, it really does complete the look of the SPAS-12.

Pros:
- Very Accurate
- Decent Range
- Tri-shot feature works very well
- Intimidation factor
- Does not require gas or batteries because it is spring-powered
- Perfect for CQB
- Looks amazing for being one of the only available airsoft SPAS-12 shotguns

Cons:
- Weight feels unbalanced, it is very front heavy.
- Does not come with a folding-stock

"A truly awesome weapon to behold, and always a good backup when your AEG is having problems and your pistol is low on gas. I actually use this as a primary weapon because I play a CQB/grenadier role (packing a M79) and couldn't give a rat's @$$ about my G36K.

Pros:
Performs slightly better than the M3
Looks intimidating
Shell magazines are useful and cheap
Packs pretty good range with .25/.28 BBs

Cons:
Shells are kind of annoying to get rid of in the middle of a fight (suggest a dump pouch)
Though the range is good, the firing rate won't stand up to an AEG
Almost all plastic construction
Expensive (and always out of stock)

Overall, I'd say it is definately a new and different style to airsoft, playing with a pump-action shotgun. You'll recieve respect for being different in a crowd of AEG-wielding team-mates, and I often get questions of where I got such a shotgun (hint: not here). Against an AEG, you will usually win if you are at short to medium range and can squeeze off the first shot. If you miss, your screwed, nothing to it. My only gripes are that the folding stock is $100 more and the mock bolt is fixed and will NOT move. Definately recommend it if it is ever in stock again.

"Yea but dont forget the 2 month wait and 70 dollars shipping. My stuff from evike come in 2-3 days, redwolf comes in 2 weeks to a month and here you get free shipping, redwolf you get 70 dollars shipping. Your also taking a gamble to see if it even makes it to the U.S.

"this gun really surprised me. at first i thought it was just another shotgun but its worth the money. accuracy is incredible. i play cqb and when i turned a corner, i was shot. later i found out that this gun shot me accuratly 120 feet! i was shocked!!!

"Being one of the few SPAS replicas on the market. Tokyo Marui’s being one of the first and most accurate. With the spoof engravings, correctly colored heat shield, and ejection port.

It might be that I’ve just broken in the spring a bit more, or that I’m pumping with my right hand. But I find pumping the shotgun easier than my CYMA 870. Maybe its from how the grip is shaped. Since It seems easier to get leverage on the pump. I was slam firing all day with it, and the only time it got difficult was when I started getting exhausted after about 3 games in the heat.

An odd detail when I got it out of the box was the parts that where greased. Being the pump, and the safety. I’m not sure if their supposed to be or not.

Theres also a spring inside the mag tube which rattles around. I removed it. But not before breaking a nail trying to remove the cover on the mag tube, then theres putting it back on which is a whole other task. Safe to say, whatever your planning to store up there better be worth it.

"I own a SPAS 12 from Tokyo Marui. It's a tri-shot, which is to be expected. It has low to medium range, so it may not be ideal to take out to the field if you're skirmishing or doing any major multi-level operations. However, this is a great gun to shoot and it works very well.

The purpose of this shotgun is for indoor close range environments. The folding stock (which I own) is made of pot metal, so it bends very easily. The hook is also nice if you're shooting with one hand. Which it may also be used for a carry hook when the stock is folded over and the hook is folded upwards, there is nothing that will keep the folding stock from collapsing the gun. Carry it as you would normally, or with a sling.

The materials are very cheap. The screws are brass. Because of this, you must be EXTRA CAREFUL when folding the stock over and under. They will break very easily, and replacement screws are extremely hard to come by, if not impossible to replace.

I bought mine from a company in Japan/Hong Kong, not from Evike. (Not like the product makes any difference.) I was fortunate enough to get a replacement brass screw from the said company (which promptly snapped off upon unpacking and replacing my stock and pistol grip.) If you want to buy this shotgun, feel free. It shoots nice, there is a little weight inside the pistol grip to even out the balance, it's fun to play with. Do not "go big or go home" with this gun; you will likely break it. This would be best to own for bragging rights, for show, and for wall decoration.

In case if Evike is like Amazon and signifies that I did not purchase this gun, I do have one and notice that the screw on the right-hand side is different than the stock brass screw.

https://imgur.com/a/pEYqqWt

"Pros:
- Front heavy, but overall great weight, not light
- Lots of metal parts on the outside
- Great CQB gun, but it's somewhat difficult to keep sights on target when running and gunning
- Colored realistically
- Sounds awesome when you pump pointing up
- Easy to operate

Cons:
- Hard to pump at first
- NO STOCK! WTH?!
- Muzzle brake fell off on the first day, I had to use some heavy duty glue to put it back on

"Great shotgun. But $160 is the MAXIMUM of what its worth. Internas are nice, externals....not my favorite. The plastic on the pump is pretty cheap (oh look at the time...FLAME WAR!!!), and when you bump it against something, it makes a loud "CLACK!". Pumping is kinda hard, a stock wouldve been great....Accuracy is decent, if you arc it right, you can get mabey 80 ft. from it. The sights are nice IMO. The barrel(s) are relativley long (this shotgun is longer than my M4). Fires 3 shots at a time at a decent grouping.....I would say 3-6 inches at average range, long ranges can get from 5-12 inch groupings....thats pretty impressive for a spring shotgun. FPS is 300...might be bad for n00bZ who like ub3r h1gh FPS'z y0, but around here, for room clearing you must have a handgun or shotgun (or semi-auto on an AEG) that shoots under/around 300 fps. So the FPS is PERFECT for a shotgun. I did get shot in the shoulder point blank with this (yes, all 3 rounds), aaaaaaand it hurts, but ive definately seen worse.

PROS:
-Internals

-FPS is around 300 (might be bad for n00bZ who like ub3r h1gh FPS'z y0, but around here, for room clearing you must have a handgun or shotgun (or semi-auto on an AEG) that shoots under/around 300 fps. So the FPS is PERFECT for a shotgun)

-Grouping/accuracy

CONS:

-Plasticky plastic...and LOTS of it.

-Length

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In conclusion, im gonna give this a 4.....its perfect, but after heaing talk from the TM fanboys about TMs uber awesome plastic...this disappointed me. However if you want a good, reliable room clearing weapon, dont hesitate to buy this shotgun....because if you do, il kick in your door and shoot you with mine!

"umm guys anyone who thinks theres a better store out there you thought wrong.and why do some people think its a gip?they say they can get it like for 160!it IS 160!and this gun is awesome.its really accurate and the hop up helps

"my friend has this gun its pretty good but it would look cooler with the stock ill give it a 4/5

"wat a rip off you can get this gun for 160 at XXX (From ASIA)