This betrayal will be answered

"Rapid, unscheduled disassembly" Brandon should be a lawyer with terminology like that

spas 12 was also the shotgun in the Half-Life 1 & 2 FPS games. It didn't switch between semi and pump, but the alternate fire was two shots at once, because for some reason back then the devs thought there were two barrels and the ammo loaded into neverland.

Brandon is that friend mere doesn't let Matt hang out with too often lol

Brandon saying "thats why the bullet came this way instead of keep going that way" was the funniest part of the video

Ak guy, "hey I learned something about a firearm today" what his heart tells him, "it's not an ak, wtf do I care" 🤣 love watching both of your channels! Keep up the 2nd!

I bought a SPAS 12 (with folding skeleton stock and hook.) back in 1986 - 87, brand new. Still have it. I've probably only put about 10 rounds through it in all the time I've owned it. It's in mint condition. I think I paid $695-ish for it at the gun store. I knew they were now pricey to acquire but didn't know they were going for as much as 5k now. Good to know.

Matt's intros are a great indication that you can totally use live ammo for filmmaking with some clever editing. Guns look so much better with recoil!

I hope all SPAS 12 owners have looked inside the receiver to make sure the buffer is intact...which many/most of the early version (such as these in the video...tip off is the lever safety) will have long disintegrated and be missing. Without the buffer every shot you fire in semi is battering the back of the receiver. Thankfully if you do a web search there is a guy offering new and better engineered replacement buffers for both early and late versions.

"Unscheduled disassembly" is the best way to describe a catastrophic failure on a firearm ive ever heard!!

God man it’s crazy. Your spas 12 video back in like 2012 is what got me into KZfaq and firearms at the age of 10 and eventually my love for guns made me become interested in how they function. And that’s what got me into cars and how they function. Anyways, just wanted to let you know that even though it might not seem like it at times, you are actually changing peoples lives!

As a 13 year old when Jurassic Park came out, I love this intro, the spas-12 has been in my heart ever since...

As soon as I heard “and this one is from Northern Ireland”, all I could think is “well, we should have a winner, aaaaand now we’re all on a watchlist.” 🤣

your commitment to the intros has a child like innocence that makes this channel what it is.

Not all drum heads are made from kevlar. Most are still made from plastic or fiberglass trying to sound like animal skin, or somewhat rarer actual animal skin, usually cowhide. However since the late 80s/early 90s or so marching drums, especially snare drums, have had kevlar heads to withstand a lot more tension and make a much louder, more piercing/cracking sound that carries better outdoors. Thank DCI for that.

So many thrillers and horror movies would be over so quickly if the characters just had Spas-12’s. My girlfriend hates watching movies with me because I always say “if he had a shotgun..” 😂😂

Demo Ranch really needs to have Brandon on more. these two are so fucking hilarious together. I would love to see these two get more comfortable with each other...no homo...cuz they just need that "good homie" vibe and humor 😎👍

In the SPAS-12s defence, Beneli also has a convertable shotgun that isnt nearly as popular as their just dedicated autoloader models. It turns out convertable shotguns, as a concept, are better on paper than in practice.

Who else is here from Garand Thumb’s Spas-12 video? 🤣

as a percussionist the reason for kevlar drum heads is so that they can handle the tension of the snare drum and the force of the stick and be able to make a good sound while being durable

There was actually a video from a SPAS-12 enthusiast several years ago who warned about this. He said if you find a SPAS-12 for sale make sure to inspect it for two things before you fire. 1 Is if it has the lever or push button safety. Because the lever can trigger the gun to fire if there is a round in the chamber and two, make sure the buffer plug is there and if it is not or is hardened, replace it.

"I wonder why they'd be making kevlar in Ireland..." That was one of the funniest things ive seen on this channel in a while but wow that is also lowkey frightening 😂

The effort put in is commendable. I love the channel to channel friendly trash talk.

Kevlar drumheads are typically used for Drum Corps-style snare drums; it's required so they can be tightened to the level required for maximum rebound of the stick and an extra short reverb that basically accentuates the level of stick control of the the (often professional) drummers that play them. The More You Know!

Almost every FPS game from the 2000s had the SPAS-12

Love the channel. So amazed to see a SPAS12 episode. I bought my SPAS12 in 1988 directly from Mr. Morris the head salesman at FIE in OpaLocka, Fl where they were imported from Franchi of Italy. I went to high school with his daughter. I got a tour of the warehouse, manufacturing area (FIE also made some really cheap handguns...Titan 25...they sold for $35 each or 3 for$100), and shooting range. Yes, the SPAS12 is not the most comfortable or practical shotgun...that metal stock hurts; but it is one of the most fun to shoot from the hip. I've got mine with the push button safety (factory converted), hook, sling, muzzle diverter (like an oval choke tube), box, manual, and sales catalog. Franchi also made as you mentioned the LAW12 (semi-auto only), and the SAS12 (pump only), and the SPAS15 (the first that I know of Box Feed Magazine Shotgun). Why would you own one......why would you NOT?

Best video yet! Love the chemistry between you dudes, reminds me of your old shotgun shell vids. Nostalgia works in strange ways

Nice to see Brandon not cussing in a video. Cool content. Thanks for the video guys!

The real question is, can Matt still do shotgun shell trick shots?

"I wonder why they would be making kevlar in Ireland" As an Irish person I can explain...

When Matt pulled out the 9 I just want to point out is absolutely incredible accuracy

I was at an indoor range with my Automag III and when I was firing it everyone else on the line stopped what they were doing to watch me shoot this incredibly fun pistol. I look over my shoulder and there was my new fan club.

For all of you wondering why some drum heads use Kevlar, it is because it gives the drum a distinct, crisp sound. They usually are used for marching snares.

scott needs to take notes from these clever boys right here. hes been dealing with that t.rex for years!

That beginning was amazing thank you

Brandon- 1.88 million Grand Thumb- 1.99 Million

Matt, I've been watching your channels for over 10 years and I've loved seeing you and your family grow. You're doing great! Keep it up.

I still have my original Spas-12. When they were first imported the "AFT" would not allow the tail hook to be imported. My dealer finally got on for me about a year later when they started to allow them as part of the gun purchase. Thx. for reminding me I have this stuffed away in the back of the safe.

Respect for the muzzle discipline at 0:35

14:58 as a music nerd the timing of the shots with the music is 🤌🤌🤌

This is my favorite episode ever

This is definitely one of the greatest intros ever, love the vids man

This intro was phenomenal!! Bravo Matt. Spot on.

Northern Ireland native here, I would assume those drum heads are for Lambeg drums, which are huge and are used in the 12th of July parades. Really awesome to hear Northern Ireland mentioned in a video, it's rare!

"Why would they need Kevlar in Northern Ireland" Love it hahaha

I feel like Brandon could easily make a Spas-12 hook from scratch.

I owned one back in the late 80s . The full kit includes a variety of screw on chokes which changes the cycle rate , spray pattern for riot control , rifle choke etc . Franchi also had the PA8 , a standard pump action , 8 round mag shotgun but also designed primarily for military and police use .

What a great duo for the intro next time you should use the non lethal launcher on a torso instead of the head

The audio may have messed up for a minute but this was the first time I've ever heard a dog barking in the background. Which given the amount of land Matt has, hearing a dog bark after the SPAS shooting montage was surprising. I assume it was probably DEMO but even on OffTheRanch I've never heard DEMO bark.

"is this remotely sighted" "you are on demolition ranch" 🤣

The mgs3 ambience in the beginning Is beautiful. Bring back lots of memories lol

When "TERMINATOR" came out in 1984, I was in 3rd Ranger Bn. As soon as I left the theater, I went straight to Lee's Gun Shop (still in business) and dropped (IIRC) $1100 for a brand new Franchi SPAS 12. As long as I had it, it never gave me any issues. Years later, I traded it for an SVD (Dragunov) and a NIB 1939 Mosin with all accessories (including scope, oil can, bayonet, cleaning kit, and original ammo on stripper clips).

Somewhere in Kentucky Scott is fuming over not being invited dinosaur hunting

Your intros keep getting better and better keep doing what you do we love it

"so that's why the bullet came this way instead of going that way"😂 one of the funnier quotes out of Brandon😂

IDC who you are the SPAS 12 will always be cool

Been a few months since I last watched and I'm glad Matt's intros have only gotten more cinematic with time.

Well done Adrian, great vid Demo 👏👏✊👍

Kentucky ballistics Scott will be happy you are killing off the TRex's 🤣. Great to see I'm not the only one who has problems with the KZfaq videos not recording correctly. Even the big boys have problems.

Always thought the J Hook/Butt Hook was the dumbest thing about the SPAS. It purpose is supposedly to hook under the users forearm to allow you to shoot it one handed. It looks cool but it's the last automatic shotgun I'd ever want to own.

I just finished this video and was just like, “ya know what!? I wanna go back and watch some OLD Demo Ranch right now!” So I go back, literally the oldest video on his channel, SPAS 12 vs a computer monitor! For real “started from the bottom now we here” moment right there

OMG your videos are so there! Loved every minute!

I love the improv from bradnon always a funny joke here and there love it.

As Brandon reminded himself, "family friendly channel"- a big thank you for that Matt!!! My girls love your channel and I'm grateful to have gun stuff we can all watch together as a family. You'vr brought us a lot of laughs. Brandon, I love you too dude, but definitely don't watch your channel when my daughters are in the room. 😆

I love these collaborations with Matt and Brandon, or Donut, or Nick. I think they should all collaborate in one video. All four of them, and more!

I watch your videos just for the exciting intros. Great videos as always

I'm subbed to all four of there channels. The only gun tubers I like to watch

15:08 that shot timing to the beat is so good

Hey Matt I been watching for a long time and have loved every minute of it, keep up the good work!!!

This was by far my favorite intro to all of your videos!

Just kind of tripped across this video my two favorite KZfaq guys on the same video I had to take a longer “bathroom” break to watch it!! Yes guys sitting on the toilet laughing my shit out leg went numb! Loved it you guys rock do another one soon

Every time Demo Ranch posts a new video It always brightens my day! Keep up with the sweet content!!!!

“Is this thing even remotely zero’d?” “You’re on DemolitonRanch” *steps closer*

Adrien representing the motherland 💪🏻

You guys are hilarious together!

As someone from a country without the constitutional right to bear arms I love your stuff matt

I love the impression of the old ranger from jurassic Park, really a classic act... only your short weren't quite shorts enough 😜

Brandon with the Raptor skin hat was hilarious LMFAO 🤣😆 Had me rolling for a minute when they started blasting with the 12's.

The drum heads are for HTS (High Tension Snare) marching snare drums. They are the kind of snare drums used by the drummers in Scottish Bag Pipe bands. They are similar to American marching snares, but the heads are run at an even higher tension. The drum head is so tight, you need to use kevlar or they would pull apart before you ever got to hit them! Theyre pulled so tight, they feel like drumming on a marble countertop. (Source: lead snare drummer in a Scottish pipe band for many years) (Also, they sound like actual gunshots when they wear apart and do finally snap apart under tension!)

"A gun's appearance has very little influence on its operation, but it can drastically alter how it is perceived. Scary black guns do exactly the same job as more traditional ones; they just look better doing it. The SPAS-12, a distinctive looking shotgun with some interesting features, and a commanding form. [...] Designed for duty, but destined for fame. An Imposing presence that has garnered great acclaim. Powerful both in form and in function; from classic 80's action cinema to first person shooters today, its depictions span decades... and yet it remains a favorite. *The SPAS-12: Versatile. Menacing. Clever girl.*" --XboxAhoy, 2015 I know you commented on that exact video many years ago, Matt. You can't erase your past.

I saw Brandon and I clicked, I’m a simple man.

"Daddy, what did you do during the Flannel Daddy-AK Jesus War?" [tear rolls down cheek] "I watched Ron Jeremy destroy them both."

by far 1 of your best openers!

I started cracking up when the other velociraptor started running

You know it’s a good video when Matt and Brandon are being absolute children

wow someone else from Northern Ireland watching here and i’m so glad you actually specified “Northern” Ireland as we are a separate country and not many outside of here would know or acknowledge it so happy you did

9:41 LMFAO as a southerner, i love when people do southern accents

Mike is gonna be dying laughing when he sees his actual numbers drop and Brandons rise...

We should get the rest of the spas 12 owners together to have a nice "spas day" to let off some steam lol

😂 😂 😂 The Jurassic Park parody is great, especially the last sequence with the Dino running 😂! You guys should have done the new Jurassic World, more people would have watched it! With these costumes!

Brandon, Demolitia got you Fam!

The Kevlar drum heads are made to take a beating and are much harder then normal drum heads. Like at my high school we use Kevlar drum heads for marching band bc they can project the sound much further and even if you took the end of the drum stick and tried to stab the drum head it wouldn't go through. Fun fact lol.

When I still lived in the UK, I got mine for £450 ($570) back in 1986 or thereabouts. The first time I showed up with at the local clay shoot, the stuffed shirts all had collective heart attacks and didn't allow me to shoot it there. I DID find a shoot which allowed me to attend, providing I did show a modicum of safety as pump-or-auto shotguns are frowned upon at a great many British clay shoots. The funny thing was that I saw several shooters with their traditional guns being asked to leave because they showed disregard for safety rules. The best thing came from some shooters who admitted they didn't like them - but could they try mine as they were curious. After they'd fired mine, they said that they still wouldn't buy one, but the important aspect was that they no longer voiced their objections to them. The ONLY mechanical issue I ever had with mine was that in the beginning the barrel porting clogged up the turning ring which allowed you to alternate between auto and manual. Once I cleaned it a few times and the gun was 'run in' - the problem went away. Yes, the piece has a 1000% cool factor - but do I think it's the most practical SG? Absolutely not.

The most legendary intro 🔥🔥

With jp 1 and 2 being my favorite movies, respect earned and a new subscriber here 😂

🤣🤣🤣 the running away at the end of the intro was hilarious.

Spas 12 is one of the greatest shotguns out there. Its a little complicated in disassembly but I love it.

Best intro yet!

Best starting video ever

Haha 😄 love the intro. Been watching from before the Quad Hawk. It is nutty to think about how I can categorize whole parts of my life according to when Demolition Ranch videos were released. Amazing job continuing the Demolition legacy😎