Shipping now: the Fabarm L4S Sporting
6/29/2017: The
Fabarm L4S upon its introduction quickly became my favorite 12 gauge
hunting gun. It is simple design with extremely clean machining,
outstandingly good factory chokes, a good trigger, generously
chrome-plated internals, the highest standard of proof applied to a
12 gauge shotgun, and precisely drilled TriBore barrels.
I was far from alone in my appreciation of the L4S, for it quickly became Jim of Cole Gunsmithing's favorite “do everything” shotgun, and captured the interest and imagination of Rich Cole as well. It is backed by the finest customer service group in the shotgun industry.
With a competition grade trigger, about a ½ pound more weight, a 2-3/4 inch target chamber, an extended bolt release, 28, 30, and 32 inch barrel lengths, this looks to be the clays gun of the year with an MSRP of $1850, available for a bit less from Fabarm dealers. The first batch is in, they won't last long, but I should have an example to test within a week or so.
This is what Fabarm USA has to say about their new L4S Sporting.
|
Model |
L4S Sporting |
|
Gauge |
12 Ga |
|
Operation |
Stainless Steel Piston, gas operated |
|
Barrel |
TRIBORE HP™ |
|
Barrel Length |
28", 30", 32" |
|
Barrel Rib Height |
6mm |
|
Chamber |
2.75" |
|
Chokes |
5 EXIS HP Competition Choke Tubes |
|
Frame Finish |
Black Anodized |
|
Stock |
European Walnut |
|
Wood Finish |
Triwood™ |
|
Length of pull |
14.75" |
|
Drop at comb |
1.5" |
|
Drop at heel |
2.25" |
|
Cast at toe |
.125" |
|
Pitch |
5° |
|
Cast to heel |
.125" |
|
Weight |
7lbs 3oz* |
|
Proof test |
1630 BAR |
|
Case |
Hard Case |
|
Warranty |
5 years |
|
Left Handed |
Available |
*Weights may vary based on wood density.
MSRP
|
FA01045 |
L4S Sporting 12g 28” RH |
$1,850 |
|
FA01046 |
L4S Sporting 12g 28” LH |
$2,030 |
|
FA01050 |
L4S Sporting 12g 30” RH |
$1,850 |
|
FA01051 |
L4S Sporting 12g 30” LH |
$2,030 |
|
FA01055 |
L4S Sporting 12g 32” RH |
$1,850 |
|
FA01056 |
L4S Sporting 12g 32” LH |
$2,030 |
FABARM L4S Sporting
If you believe a semi-automatic target shotgun should point and balance like a fine double gun with perfect balance and weight distribution, then the L4S is the gun you have been waiting for. The magazine is shortened to a four round capacity to reduce the length of the fore-end for improved balance. The L4S does not have an action spring in the stock and attaches with a simple stock bolt. This feature allows us to sculpt the pistol grip to eliminate the awkward feeling that affects many semi-auto shotguns. Because the L4S is designed for 2 ¾” target loads, the action is shorter than guns made to function up to 3 ½” cartridges, further enhancing the handling characteristics.
The L4S also incorporates a revolutionary new fore-end design that does not rely on wood to be part of the mechanical assembly of the gun. This removes all wiggle and movement in the fore-end that plagues all current semi-auto designs. Additionally, it makes the barrel to receiver relationship more precise and stronger while eliminating the forces that can damage and crack the wood.
The L4S includes all of the performance features our customers have come to expect from Fabarm target guns. The barrels feature our TRIBORE™ tapered bore, EXIS HP™ hyperbolic choke system and tapered top rib. All of the controls are extended competition style for better function. Recoil is extremely mild due to our target load tuned gas system.
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