General Facts
- TYPE
Shotgun - ORIGIN
Italy - NICKNAMES
S.A.T.8 (different spelling for SAT-8) - DESIGNED
1990's - DESIGNER
FABARM - PRODUCTION
2000's - present - PRODUCERS Italy - FABARM
- QUANTITY
Unknown - UNIT COST
Unknown - CHARACTERISTICS
Semi-automatic
Rugged and reliable
Accessory rails
Large magazine capacity
Introduction
The SAT-8 is a semi-automatic tactical shotgun of Italian origin. It was developed by FABARM in the early 2000's for law enforcement use. The name SAT-8 stands for Semi-Automatic Tactical, 8 shots.
Design
The SAT-8 is a gas operated weapon using a gas system capable of dealing with medium to high pressure rounds. The tubular magazine is located below the barrel. The SAT-8 features polymer furniture and can be fitted with a wide variety of stocks, optics, accessories and muzzle devices. Ghost ring sights and a combination of choke and muzzle brake are standard.
Firepower
The SAT-8 fires 12ga shells with a 2.75 or 3 inch case length. The tubular magazine holds 7 rounds. The gas operated mechanism allows for rapid semi-automatic fire. Low powered rounds must be cycled manually. The SAT-8 reportedly has good accuracy and is very controllable.
Users
The SAT-8 is by various law enforcement and police units. Its use is not nearly as widespread as competitors such as the Benelli Super 90 series and the Remington M11-87.
S.A.T.-8
The FABARM SAT-8 series is based on the same receiver and barrel length. The models mainly differ in type of grip and stock. Accessory rails allow for optical sights and attachments suchs as lights to be fitted.
SAT-8 Tactical: Baseline model with rifle type grip.
SAT-8 Pro Forces: Tactical model with pistol grip.
SAT-8 Pro Telescopic: Tactical model with pistol grip and M4-type telescopic stock.
- Specifications:
- SAT-8 Tactical
- SAT-8 Pro Forces
- SAT-8 Pro Telescopic
| Type | Shotgun |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12ga 2.75 and 3" |
| Magazine | 7+1 round tubular magazine |
| Operation | Gas operated |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Barrel length | 510 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | Fixed |
| Length | ? |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3.15 kg |
| Sights | Iron sights, ghost ring, optional optical sights |
| Remarks | - |
| Type | Shotgun |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12ga 2.75 and 3" |
| Magazine | 7+1 round tubular magazine |
| Operation | Gas operated |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Barrel length | 510 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | Fixed |
| Length | ? |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3.20 kg |
| Sights | Iron sights, ghost ring, optional optical sights |
| Remarks | - |
| Type | Shotgun |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12ga 2.75 and 3" |
| Magazine | 7+1 round tubular magazine |
| Operation | Gas operated |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Barrel length | 510 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | Retractable |
| Length | ? |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3.30 kg |
| Sights | Iron sights, ghost ring, optional optical sights |
| Remarks | - |
Remington M11-87
On the American market the Remington M11-87 is a cheaper alternative to the SAT-8.