Saiga-12

[niccnak]

I just took my Saiga-12 out for the first time and it jammed every time. I only shot about 25 shells because it wouldn't eject completely. I was only using birdshot and was wondering if this might have been the problem. Maybe I need to use buckshot only. Also, I was wondering if it might need to be broken in. I had it converted to pistol grip and it also seems like the magazines are way to hard to get in. I need to play with them to get them to lock into the magazine well. Anyways, any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks guys

[cj cake]

Some Saiga 12's (Vodka Specials) have the gas ports blocked or not completely drilled. Most just need to be broken in. My first one had the same problem. I removed the gas plug and verified the ports were OK, then installed the gas plug in its proper position. After a few boxes of high brass, it cycles the cheap stuff just fine.

[lokmeup]

Was it on gas setting 2 or 1? It should be on 2 for birdshot and 1 for buck/slugs.

[psssniper]

Go and join this forum and read read read

You'll see a lot of us CalGunners there too.

[niccnak]

Thanks for the input guys. I did have it on the #2 setting. I also checked out the Saiga-12 forum right after I posted this and found some stuff. Thanks again.

[MRboost]

Yep as you read on the S12 forums you will see that they recommend 250 buckshot/slugs to break it in.

Most of the aftermarket magazines do take some fitting and playing with.

If it continues to have problems then send it in for warranty repair.