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I agree with Cobra. If you want to cycle low brass, the gas system will need some work. Ditto on contacting Tom at CGW to get the warranty work done. WS

Yes.. I have considered that as well. I happen to have some black duracoat that I need to use. Metal prep is my main concern. I would like to sandblast it to prep the metal and just don't know enough about the nickel teflon finish to know how hard it is or whether its plating or just another finish with a new name. I just want to cover the exterior. I would remove/tape up the internals as the nickel teflon finish is reported to have lubricating properties. Thanks WS Sounds like a good plan to me. Good luck! WS

Have you considered simply having the gun blued? There are lots of fancy ways to get a dark finish, but for an everyday carry gun, getting the surface blued seems a practical solution to me. WS

I have designed and manufactured American made goods for the better part of three decades, and believe I know why it is difficult to find American made goods. Simply put, the consumer doesn't give a shit where something is made, if there is as little as a 5% price advantage. As a nation we have become spoiled and greedy, willing to sell our own flesh and blood down the river for a better deal on a toaster, television, or tire. We have been conditioned to believe that price means everything, and to hell with the next guy as long as I've got mine. America progressively ceased to be a ma

As my father pointed out to me many years ago, "we do not own property in this country, we lease it from the government". Now my dad viewed Republicans as wild eyed liberals, and was prone to pontificating about the way the world really works - but this statement struck me as being a bit extreme - even for my dad. I asked him what he meant, and as he gazed over his personal patch of wild woods and rough Kentucky hill country, he said "You know what happens if I don't pay property taxes on this place?" I thought about it, and I had to admit, he was right. WS

There are several vendors here, including the S12 site that sell higher cap mags. You don't have to modify a standard S12 to accept these mags. Drums won't accept 3" shells, but most of the mags will. You generally can shoot anything in 2 3/4" and 3" with your S12 including magnum rounds. Be sure to read and follow the manufacturers instructions. WS

Interesting, I'll have to play around with the bump-fire some more. I imagine bumpfire with high brass would be the definition of "spray, and pray" Something that impresses me about the S-12 is the controllability with sustained fire. You'd think it would be flopping about like a fish in a boat, Every round goes right where you want it which means a double tap yields two holes in the same place. I also like the wide spread of the round as compared to my Winchester 1200 pump. which has a wonderfully tight, circular pattern, which is desired in that type of gun. The s-12 is the

Glad to hear your were able to work it out. The S12 won't bump fire low brass. High brass is another story. Just remember, when it does bump fire you will have very little muzzle control, so make sure there isn't anything in front of you that you are not comfortable destroying. Also during bump fire, the S12 has a tendency to climb down, instead of up, so keep your feet out of the way....lol! WS

Hmmm, just like the images homeland security sees when they x-ray your luggage..lol. Wonderful images, and one hell of a nice gun! WS

Link follows: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/31/mikhail-kalashnikov-is-not-a-happy-camper/ Was the rumor perpetrated by anti gun interests, or unscrupulous profiteers seeking to create panic buying?

If you don't mind describing what is going on, what leads you to believe that the gun may be overgassed? WS

Why would you want an American clone that would probably cost about $1500-$2000 when you can get a Saiga for about $350-$400 and convert it yourself? Just for the sake of argument, it would depend upon the clone. Also unless you have an FFL or just happen on a rockin' deal, you're not going to get a new 19" Saiga for $350 - $400. The best deal I have seen are the German market 22" (imported by RAA) S12's on gunbroker for 450 delivered, and unless you have an FFL you can reckon with a $35 to $50 transfer fee on top of that. So that brings your number closer to $500 give or take. Add arou

Warranty is always the first choice, and the people at RAA couldn't be nicer or more professional. You're in good hands! I'm happy its working out for you. Too often, I have read posts where Saiga owners have converted their guns out of the box, only to discover that they have cycling problems when they finally get around to shooting them. Good luck! WS

GOB has it right. It's too late. WS

Will look forward to hearing about the puck. WS

Does he happen to have another one (or two) at that price? If so PM me with his info - and don't share the information with anyone else! lol WS

Nice! WS

Good advice. The biggest hurdle is getting the block off and on again. A word of caution. This can be tremendously difficult if you lack the tools and knowledge to do so. Be sure to check the technical section for information about removing the gas block Also I find that adding an additional port for a four port arrangement is ideal. Hole size should be roughly 1.5mm. Perhaps a bit larger. If you do add an additional port, you will probably need to enlarge the aperture between the barrel and gas chamber. If one or more of your ports are partially covered, it is best to do so anywa

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I ask because if the gun is within its warranty period, you can send it to Cadiz Gun Works for factory warranty work. If you have already done the conversion, or the gun is beyond the warranty period, and has not been damaged or altered beyond a typical conversion, I can fix it. I am not yet a business member, so I will not charge you for the work. However, you will need to cover inbound and outbound shipping, and FFL transfer fees. When I am finished, you can toss your gun fixer plug in your spare parts pile, or the trash, or return it for credit. You will never need it. Your gun wi

Is your gun still in its original factory configuration, or has it been converted? WS

Personally, I prefer the genuine article - but as far as protecting the design? First of all, copyright protects an artistic work, not a mechanical design. One could photograph a Kalashnikov, and the photographers work - the photograph would be protected under copyright law, but if the Soviets...er, Russians sent a copyright claim in for a the mechanical design of a rifle created over 60 years ago, the copyright examiners would fall out of their chairs laughing. Filing a patent, trade dress, or trademark claim 60 years after the fact would present enormous challenges under the BEST of circ