Saiga 12.. anyone have one?

mjn · Oct 22, 2012

I think it'd be a kick in the ass to shoot... and should make an awesome home defense weapon..

Thoughts?

KillermondoDude · Oct 22, 2012

I think a serbu supershorty would be better for home defense

yea having 17 more rounds is nice but if you cant take care of business at home with three rounds of 12gauge your in bigger trouble than you thought

GixxerPete · Oct 22, 2012

Well yeah it would be fun to shoot, but what's the #1 priority for any self/home defense firearm? That it goes 'BANG!' every time. Something the Saiga is not known for. They are showing up in 3 gun competitions, but only after spending $2000-3000 making them run right/reliably. Sorry but I'd take a Benelli M4, Remington 870, Mossberg 500/590 any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Or all three, and still have money left over.

If you need/want more rounds, look at the KelTec KSG, though that is still somewhat unproven as well.

mjn · Oct 22, 2012

KillermondoDude said:
I think a serbu supershorty would be better for home defense

yea having 17 more rounds is nice but if you cant take care of business at home with three rounds of 12gauge your in bigger trouble than you thought

Now that does look badass!

GixxerPete said:
Well yeah it would be fun to shoot, but what's the #1 priority for any self/home defense firearm? That it goes 'BANG!' every time. Something the Saiga is not known for. They are showing up in 3 gun competitions, but only after spending $2000-3000 making them run right/reliably. Sorry but I'd take a Benelli M4, Remington 870, Mossberg 500/590 any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Or all three, and still have money left over.

If you need/want more rounds, look at the KelTec KSG, though that is still somewhat unproven as well.

Thanks Pete.. that is what I was looking for.. I hadn't heard about the poor reliability..
I currently have a Mossy 500 with the short barrel next to my bed (sans plug). Maybe I'll just stick with that..

I'm just tryin to figure out what my next firearm purchase is gonna be.....

PiNk TCP · Oct 22, 2012

I always go with a "Pump", that way you don't have to worry about it being ammo selective.

sunofnun · Oct 22, 2012

I have 3 pumps, and really like shooting shotguns...

I love the AA-12, but at 12k a pop fully auto I doubt I'll ever see one.

I looked into the saiga's but your going to be at $1200 or so to get one that's tit's on..

Sooooooo that lead me to a remington 1100 autoloader.

A REALLY ******* BADASS REMINGTON 1100

I figure about $750 for the gun, and another $200-500 to set it all up!!!

PiNk TCP · Oct 22, 2012

Now that my pants feel funny, is that Remington 1100 picky about what it cycles?

That is what keeps me away from autos...I like to buy ammo that's on sale, not what my gun likes :thumpdown:

That and the fact I know too little about them.

Brianaintright · Oct 23, 2012

I ran an 11/87 police model for a while. Unless you were shooting full power OO buck or slugs it wouldn't cycle. I'm still waiting for the perfect 12 gauge.

GixxerPete · Oct 23, 2012

What about this Versa Max auto from Remington?

http://www.remington.com/en/products/firearms/tactical/shotguns/versa-max-tactical.aspx

I don't really know much about it, but saw it reviewed on one of the gun shows recently, and they ran all kinds of ammo through it without a hiccup.

Boz, wouldn't a Benelli M4 be a pretty perfect 12 gauge? It is battle proven, though I can't speak for its dietary habits regarding ammo.

Brianaintright · Oct 23, 2012

I like benelli. It's about the best out there but I'm looking for something along these lines

http://www.tromix.com/images/S178inchLrg3w.jpg

Higher mag capacity, better sights, shorter package. Needs to be legal first and benelli reliable though.

sunofnun · Oct 23, 2012

Speaking of tromix, has anyone her been hands on with a MKA-1919?

I hear they're about to start customizing them as well as the saiga's

standard MKA-1919

raac-mka1919-12-gauge-ar-15-style-shotgun-3-inch-shells.jpg

Modded:

FatFugg · Oct 23, 2012

I don't own a Saiga yet, but it is in my want list. The Gun Rack had one last time I was in there, but it hasn't been converted yet & I'm not sure if I want to undertake that much modification on my own.

They do seem like they would be a ton of fun!

sunofnun · Oct 24, 2012

FatFugg said:
I don't own a Saiga yet, but it is in my want list. The Gun Rack had one last time I was in there, but it hasn't been converted yet & I'm not sure if I want to undertake that much modification on my own.

They do seem like they would be a ton of fun!

I agree... I've seen some tromax guns at around the 1000-1200 mark.. seems like fun.

James · Oct 25, 2012

MKA-1919>>MKA-1919 12ga. Semi-Auto Shotgun with Black Stock #MKA-1919

Hauls Ass!>>>Shot Show 2012 RAAC MKA 1919 AR15 Shotgun in 12 gauge. - YouTube

More Fun!>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=jDMnEH1stBA

Tech>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=EApXtOlt68U&NR=1

Customized Akdal MKA1919 12 GA Shotgun >>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNm4HHQiH6s&feature=fvwp&NR=1

I want larger Mag. Cap. MORE shells!

sunofnun · Oct 25, 2012

like that vid from the shot show..

PiNk TCP · Oct 27, 2012

Being a Beretta Guy and a happy Px4 owner, this caught my attention. I'm thinking this or a Benelli M4?

Beretta TX4 Storm 12 Ga

BLdtylry · Nov 5, 2012

I'm running a Tromix Built Saiga 12. It runs great. Once Tony Rumore starts building/customizing MKA1919's; he's only making parts right now.

FatFugg · Nov 5, 2012

BLdtylry said:
I'm running a Tromix Built Saiga 12. It runs great. Once Tony Rumore starts building/customizing MKA1919's; he's only making parts right now.

That Tromix is fuckin sweet! :top:

sunofnun · Nov 6, 2012

agreed, jealous, and want to shoot it!!!!!!!!!!!

sunofnun · Jan 16, 2013

hey nixter how is you saiga setup? is it Stock?

Saiga 12.. anyone have one?

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