I want a Saiga 12

[jc75754]

I own 2 shotguns one Sears pump passed down to me by my grandfather and a maverick. Both of these are pumps therefore very reliable. Now that I am becoming more tactically oriented I want an auto-loading shotgun and I have come across the Saiga 12. It is based on the AK which I own and have had very few failures in this tried and true design. now to the problem at hand. How reliable are these guns as compared to other auto-loading shotguns, on a zombie slaying scale of 1-10 how efficient would they be, and finally how easy would it be to add accessories such as a folding stock, shortened barrel? Would it be just like the AK just on a 12 gauge scale? also if you have one please post a picture i need ideas if i decide to purchase one and please add if you sent it off to customize it or did it yourself.

thanks

[Scattergun]

I can't help you much on the building part, I bought a TROMIX. I love mine. on your scale of 1-10, I would give it a 9. They suffer the same shortfalls as the AK. Safety location and the lack of a magazine well

[h8mtv]

I will have to take some pics. It is a traditional conversion with the stock forearm and a US wood grip and stock. I'd like to get my hands on a halo rail or something for it.

[signal4l]

Scattergun--

Very impressive video. Makes me want to move from the Peoples Republic of IL and own one myself. Have you patterned that weapon? Does it handle slugs well?

[warpigM-4]

Mine is just like my AK it eats anything you put down it's throat.I even did the conversion.it is a easy weapon to maintain and work on.I have had mine for going on 8 years and never everhad a problem.

19 inch standard stock with my little girl Lily

[Scattergun]

Scattergun--

Very impressive video. Makes me want to move from the Peoples Republic of IL and own one myself. Have you patterned that weapon? Does it handle slugs well?

I have never patterned it. It is just a toy. Tony claims 8" group at 25 yards
w/ Speer Lawman 8 pellet 00 buckshot


http://www.tromix.com/saiga.htm

Slugs are no problem

[Farrelljt]

It's funny. My dad bought one a few years back, and I laughed at him when he brought it in the house. Now that I am more into shooting, and see the usefulness of such a weapon, I am jealous.

[warpigM-4]

It's funny. My dad bought one a few years back, and I laughed at him when he brought it in the house. Now that I am more into shooting, and see the usefulness of such a weapon, I am jealous.

when I first saw pictures of the S12 i was the same way "what in the world is that good for??"then I got one and have been hooked ever since!!I got mine brand new fir less than 300 bucks now they have doubled in price

[white spaniard]

Has anyone with the Saiga shottie have any issues with shells getting warped or disfigured in mag?

[warpigM-4]

Has anyone with the Saiga shottie have any issues with shells getting warped or disfigured in mag?

I have never had any problems with the 5 rds mag, i keep russian 8 rd loaded in the S12 the top round gets smashed a little on the crimped end but never a problem it loads right up and fires.I do notown any of the 10 rd US made mags so i can't tell you on those