Finally got a Saiga 12!

[micah360]

no shit... you got a S12 with an AK100 series side folding stock??? Wow!!! That is one pricy build even back in the day.

[lead_magnet]

The one I'm getting doesn't have the side folder , just a plain ole ak stock, but I'm still stoked. I'm thinking of getting the 8 round stick mags, they seem to be the least cumbersome. This will probably be my home defense go-to gun. I'll keep a mag of buck in the gun and maybe a mag of slug attached to it somehow, so if the situation needs more accuracy that buckshot, or more penetration, I can switch up by changing mags.

I just wonder when I'll get the chance to pick it up. I think I paid a decent price for it, $950, a little marked up but eh, I've wanted one for a long long time.

[Byte Stryke]

OMG a PISTOL GRIP and an Extended Magazine!!!

Tink oda Chirrens!


Congrats on the excellent find

[micah360]

$950 is a decent price.

[pickenup]

Shotgun ammo is basically the only ammo that can have this problem. Never been an issue with tube fed shotguns, for obvious reasons. But now that we are dealing with magazines/drums you might want to check into this. (or check your mags/ammo after a while)

Because shotgun shells are soft sided. If your magazine has a good spring, it "can/might" eventually squish the front end of the shell into an oval shape, causing it to potentially mis-feed. I do not keep any mags loaded for home defense with anything other than slugs. Kind of hard to squish a slug. I will pre-load a mag with shot-shells the night before going shooting or a match, and have not had any problem feeding, when leaving them loaded overnight.

Just passing on what I have heard/read. Not going to test it myself.

[R&S]

Have to agree, drums are fun but awkward

I personally prefer the 10 and 12 stick magazines to the drums. They are lighter and they don't get in the way.

[ford_muscle1]

I love my S12. I think it was the best money I had spent since building my AR.

[micah360]

yep... that's what these are for:

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/7-ACA128#

Shotgun ammo is basically the only ammo that can have this problem. Never been an issue with tube fed shotguns, for obvious reasons. But now that we are dealing with magazines/drums you might want to check into this. (or check your mags/ammo after a while)

Because shotgun shells are soft sided. If your magazine has a good spring, it "can/might" eventually squish the front end of the shell into an oval shape, causing it to potentially mis-feed. I do not keep any mags loaded for home defense with anything other than slugs. Kind of hard to squish a slug. I will pre-load a mag with shot-shells the night before going shooting or a match, and have not had any problem feeding, when leaving them loaded overnight.

Just passing on what I have heard/read. Not going to test it myself.

[lead_magnet]

I never thought about the ammo squishing ... thanks for the info, would have never thought of that until "click", haha. Thanks!

[TEAMRICO]

They will deform the front of the shell. I had my Saiga with a 5 round mag in the closet when I used to work at night for the wife. After a few weeks I went to inspect it and noticed the first round was oblong from pressing against the bolt.
the other option was to keep the bolt locked to the rear or just leave the mag out.
NOT recommended for long periods of time.
Just my experience. You could maybe use an 8 or 10 rd mag and only load half the rds to keep the tension low.
Now I'm using a tube feed 12 gauge.