Assault Shotgun - 12 Gauge (Tungsten Alloy Buckshot) - Italy - Selectable Pump/Semi-Automatic - The SPAS-15 adopted the lessons learned from its predecessor, the SPAS-12.  It retains the unique selectable semi-automatic or pump action, allowing different powered loads to be deployed.  The addition of a detachable magazine removes some of the complexity of loading the eariler SPAS-12; however, it adds quite a bit of bulk.  The external profile resembles a CAR15 on steroids. D.E. Watters