Brand New to Canada: TAC-12 "M3 Super 90"

I got two questions:

1. Since it is using the M4 receiver, is it compatible with other M4 factory/aftermarket stock parts?
2. Is the recoil spring slide on top of the mag tube like the real M3 or is it at the back (inside the stock) like the M4?
1. In theory you could put on other M4 stocks, but it might not line up the same way
2. The tube is still there, but the spring is forward of receiver to operate same was as the M3
 
I have trust issue with turkish shotgun, but I want that thing to be good. The video as demonstrate durability but what about the trigger pull and overall smoothness of the pump? This thing are often horrendous in that category?
Trigger pull is good, and no issues with pump smoothness :)
 
My 'review'. I have had 100% reliability so far, although not a huge amount of ammo to date. High brass loads run in semi automatic perfectly, 1oz Winchester skeet ammo has required switching to pump action. That may change as it breaks in, but really that doesn't matter as that's what the pump action is for. I found the locking system for the forearm to be tight to begin with, but became easier with use. Compared to 'regular' Benelli inertia shogun's that use the recoil spring in the stock, this cycles slightly faster, with similar to perhaps slightly better recoil reduction. You don't 'feel' the action moving the same as you do in regular inertia shotguns. I wouldn't compare this to many other/any shotguns, it is unique in that no other dual action shotgun is available in Canada. The M3 is for those who have many shotguns and want this unique action in particular, and also for those who want something that has the rock solid backup of pump. It does neither better than a single mode shotgun, but no other shotgun does both. To compare it to an M4 or a 1301, those are better. But they also cost more than twice as much, so how can you compare them? Compared to a M4 knockoff, I would put this as equal quality to the best of those, but with a different manual of arms. My most serious complaint is the same that I have with a lot of other tactical shotguns, I hate rifle sights on a shotgun. If I need slugs, I use a rifle. IMO shotguns are for shot, be it buck or bird, and I want a bead sight or a vent rib. That is a matter of taste however. Same with pistol grips on shotguns, hate them. If someone else likes them, more power to them. I highly recommend this shotgun to those who know what it is, how unique it is, and it's strengths and weaknesses. If it's your first or only shotgun, maybe start somewhere else.
 
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My 'review'. I have had 100% reliability so far, although not a huge amount of ammo to date. High brass loads run in semi automatic perfectly, 1oz Winchester skeet ammo has required switching to pump action. That may change as it breaks in, but really that doesn't matter as that's what the pump action is for. I found the locking system for the forearm to be tight to begin with, but became easier with use. Compared to 'regular' Benelli inertia shogun's that use the recoil spring in the stock, this cycles slightly faster, with similar to perhaps slightly better recoil reduction. You don't 'feel' the action moving the same as you do in regular inertia shotguns. I wouldn't compare this to many other/any shotguns, it is unique in that no other dual action shotgun is available in Canada. The M3 is for those who have many shotguns and want this unique action in particular, and also for those who want something that has the rock solid backup of pump. It does neither better than a single mode shotgun, but no other shotgun does both. To compare it to an M4 or a 1301, those are better. But they also cost more than twice as much, so how can you compare them? Compared to a M4 knockoff, I would put this as equal quality to the best of those, but with a different manual of arms. My most serious complaint is the same that I have with a lot of other tactical shotguns, I hate rifle sights on a shotgun. If I need slugs, I use a rifle. IMO shotguns are for shot, be it buck or bird, and I want a bead sight or a vent rib. That is a matter of taste however. Same with pistol grips on shotguns, hate them. If someone else likes them, more power to them. I highly recommend this shotgun to those who know what it is, how unique it is, and it's strengths and weaknesses. If it's your first or only shotgun, maybe start somewhere else.
Thank-you for the review!
 
Unfortunately only the legacy stock available. We asked about other styles, but doesn't seem to be in the cards
i just tried to put my panzer arms m4 wood stock on the m3 no go the m3 has an extra part that will not fit in my m4,but on the m3 that extra part looked like a ajustable rail like on ar-15 i am sure its there for a reason
 
i just tried to put my panzer arms m4 wood stock on the m3 no go the m3 has an extra part that will not fit in my m4,but on the m3 that extra part looked like a ajustable rail like on ar-15 i am sure its there for a reason
Believe that's the adjustment notches for a pistol grip stock. The large nut against the receiver may be the issue with fitting your wood stock. They used what looks like a generic M4 recoil tube for an adjustable stock, may need to use the same recoil tube that came with your wood stock.
Edit. The wood stock I put on my Turk M4 needed a specific tube to fit.
 
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