Thinking on a Saiga 12

[iBlake]

After about six months hiatus from the site, my desire for a S12 has brought me drooling back.

One question: In your personal opinion (directed at anybody) is there an advantage to having the pistol grip over the standard stock besides it's awesome badass looks? I'm kind of one to leave things stock out of a desire to keep things simple and I kind of like the not-so-AK looks of the standard stock.

Time to start saving.

Thanks!

[Twinkies]

After about six months hiatus from the site, my desire for a S12 has brought me drooling back.

One question: In you personal opinion (directed at anybody) is there an advantage to having the pistol grip over the standard stock besides it's awesome badass looks? I'm kind of one to leave things stock out of a desire to keep things simple and I kind of like the not-so-AK looks of the standard stock.

Time to start saving.

Thanks!

Why convert?

http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=39651

Some CA-legal S-12s, including mine (page 2), are posted here in the shotgun gallery, and lots more in the galleries at saiga-12.com.

To the OP: Im going to tell you what every other S-12 owner would, just get one, shoot it, and figure out what you want to do with it later.
$550 range is a great deal on these guns, or even $900 range for one already converted from Peach state, atlantic, etc...

[Bud Fox]

WTF, I thought these were banned in Cali. Did something happen when I wasn't paying attention?

[unusedusername]

Nope, just someone made a workable maglock for them so that we can get a hold of them in this state.

[supermario]

After about six months hiatus from the site, my desire for a S12 has brought me drooling back.

One question: In you personal opinion (directed at anybody) is there an advantage to having the pistol grip over the standard stock besides it's awesome badass looks? I'm kind of one to leave things stock out of a desire to keep things simple and I kind of like the not-so-AK looks of the standard stock.

Time to start saving.

Thanks!

Ergonomically it just feels and handles soo much better in my opinion. It can become so much more compact. I think they are easier to shoot with a pistol grip. Anyways those appear to be the main advantages to me. Also when you have it with the standard stock, THATS NOT how it was originally built, so your actually returning it to the original configuration. If you think about it, Izhmash is the one whom converted it so that USA can have authentic russian rifles..

[iBlake]

Why convert?

http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=39651

Some CA-legal S-12s, including mine (page 2), are posted here in the shotgun gallery, and lots more in the galleries at saiga-12.com...

Ergonomically it just feels and handles soo much better in my opinion. It can become so much more compact. I think they are easier to shoot with a pistol grip. Anyways those appear to be the main advantages to me. Also when you have it with the standard stock, THATS NOT how it was originally built, so your actually returning it to the original configuration. If you think about it, Izhmash is the one whom converted it so that USA can have authentic russian rifles..

Thanks for the info and links guys, that's just what I was looking for

To the OP: If I had the money I'd get one right now, and so should you!

[iBlake]

Damn you, i think your Saiga is cooler than mine JK that is a super sweet Saiga man. Can you tell me where did you get that fake supressor and does it make it front heavy.. Also would you mind if i copied you on my next Saiga12

Hey supermario, to return the favor I found this website today while browsing Saiga 12 accessories:

http://www.alumaliteusa.com/servlet/the-Saiga-12/Categories

I'm not sure if this is what you were looking for or not.

[supermario]

Hey supermario, to return the favor I found this website today while browsing Saiga 12 accessories:

http://www.alumaliteusa.com/servlet/the-Saiga-12/Categories

I'm not sure if this is what you were looking for or not.

Thanks, those are pretty cool fake supressors.. I am gonna have to start a whole new project now..

[alain209]

cool find. thanks for the info. for the op, get it and get it now. dont think about it. you will not regret. just burned 200 rounds of cheap walmart ammo last weekend on my converted s12. alot of fun. be sure to expect that people in the range would talk to you asking about your s12!!!.

[somiskid]

hey guys question,

so i can't buy a saiga 12 unless it has the mag lock on it??? Or do i buy the saiga 12 then have to put the mag lock on it???

[gunn]

hey guys question,

so i can't buy a saiga 12 unless it has the mag lock on it??? Or do i buy the saiga 12 then have to put the mag lock on it???

Unlike rifles, as a shotgun the Saiga 12 must come into CA with a maglock on it -- converted or not doesn't matter.

-g

[pacrimguru]

just get one already...

[supermario]

If you buy one from any vendor on here, they will have a maglock on it for you! no biggy!

[ck867]

I bought mine from peach state guns which is a vendor here at calguns. Contact Adam and he will take care of you.

[somiskid]

Unlike rifles, as a shotgun the Saiga 12 must come into CA with a maglock on it -- converted or not doesn't matter.

-g

so pretty much my dream of a $550 saiga 12 just went out the window? lol