Not too may (if any) threads on possibly the finest tactical pump action 12ga in the world, I give you the Fabarm STF/12 Professional:
I discovered this AWESOME shotgun by "accident" by training with some Italian Security Forces while I was on U.S. Embassy Duty and then again on combat deployments in the Middle East. We had the chance to shoot the STF/12 side by side with our detachment's Remington 870s and Mossberg 590s from the State Dept bubbas, and all of us were totally "blown away" with it's exceptional performance. It handles just like a 870 for it's operation and has the perfect LoP (12.6") for plate carriers/flak jackets/etc. With the Nordic Components gear, I've got a 7+1 HD 12ga pump action shotgun that actually runs better than my 870 and even my Benelli SuperNova and M3. I added on a HS503GU red dot to co-witness with the included ghost ring rear and fiber optic front sights on the removable top rail, a TLR-1HL WML on the included bottom rail (long gun kit on the way), a Briley Fabarm Exis HP Spectrum Black Oxide Cylinder choke (.000"), and the 5-shell holder from Fabarm themselves. I use the included (and very stout) muzzle break whenever I want to use the extra +3 mag tube I also purchased from Arnzen Arms to give me a "8+1 Toothed-Terror". Read up on it at:
Fabarm STF 12 (Black) - FABARM PROFESSIONAL
There's only two things keeping it from being more well known here in the U.S.: 1) it is an all Italian made shotgun with hardly no U.S. after-market parts or support; Fabarm is a great shotgun manufacturer but Beretta/Benelli are the first names that come to mind for Italian tactical shotguns, and 2) the price @ MSRP of $1395...; The STF/12 is essentially the "Benelli M4" of pump action tactical shotguns, not only in terms of a higher price but also in regards to it's high quality build, incredible standard features, performance in the field & on the range, durability & functionality, and it's amazing appearance (i.e. you're getting what you paid for). It's got the strongest barrel in the market, and is super accurate enough to be considered a 3" slug rifle out to 50+yds. I've been through 3 different shotgun courses with this thing and it has earned it's place as my go-to HD shotgun (nothing against my Benelli's and Remington). I was fortunate to pick mine up early last year for less than $900 with all the extras, but their prices are in the $1200+ range now. While you can probably get 2 or 3 pump guns (& shells) for that price, it's worth looking into if you want a premium 12ga tactical pump action shotgun that is top notch and well deserving of the extra coin.
Hope this helps, and Happy 4th of July!
I discovered this AWESOME shotgun by "accident" by training with some Italian Security Forces while I was on U.S. Embassy Duty and then again on combat deployments in the Middle East. We had the chance to shoot the STF/12 side by side with our detachment's Remington 870s and Mossberg 590s from the State Dept bubbas, and all of us were totally "blown away" with it's exceptional performance. It handles just like a 870 for it's operation and has the perfect LoP (12.6") for plate carriers/flak jackets/etc. With the Nordic Components gear, I've got a 7+1 HD 12ga pump action shotgun that actually runs better than my 870 and even my Benelli SuperNova and M3. I added on a HS503GU red dot to co-witness with the included ghost ring rear and fiber optic front sights on the removable top rail, a TLR-1HL WML on the included bottom rail (long gun kit on the way), a Briley Fabarm Exis HP Spectrum Black Oxide Cylinder choke (.000"), and the 5-shell holder from Fabarm themselves. I use the included (and very stout) muzzle break whenever I want to use the extra +3 mag tube I also purchased from Arnzen Arms to give me a "8+1 Toothed-Terror". Read up on it at:
Fabarm STF 12 (Black) - FABARM PROFESSIONAL
There's only two things keeping it from being more well known here in the U.S.: 1) it is an all Italian made shotgun with hardly no U.S. after-market parts or support; Fabarm is a great shotgun manufacturer but Beretta/Benelli are the first names that come to mind for Italian tactical shotguns, and 2) the price @ MSRP of $1395...; The STF/12 is essentially the "Benelli M4" of pump action tactical shotguns, not only in terms of a higher price but also in regards to it's high quality build, incredible standard features, performance in the field & on the range, durability & functionality, and it's amazing appearance (i.e. you're getting what you paid for). It's got the strongest barrel in the market, and is super accurate enough to be considered a 3" slug rifle out to 50+yds. I've been through 3 different shotgun courses with this thing and it has earned it's place as my go-to HD shotgun (nothing against my Benelli's and Remington). I was fortunate to pick mine up early last year for less than $900 with all the extras, but their prices are in the $1200+ range now. While you can probably get 2 or 3 pump guns (& shells) for that price, it's worth looking into if you want a premium 12ga tactical pump action shotgun that is top notch and well deserving of the extra coin.
Hope this helps, and Happy 4th of July!