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First to address the issue about birdshot...stay away from the cheap ass bulk Winchester birdshot, and more than likely you will be fine. My S12 has never had a problem with any birdshot I've used - but I've only used Remington and Federal. Most S12's should handle birdshot just fine stock out of the box, as long as you are using the correct gas setting. Slugs and buckshot should run fine, though I had problems with Fiochi 00 Buckshot and will not recommend that. And sanding and refinishing will give the weapon your own personal flair. The finish will be whatever you want it to be, and tha
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I know cars, engines, and machines in general very well. However, I am slowly learning guns and how they function. Forgive my ignorance, but I assume the gas tube allows spent gasses to exit in a different direction once the shell is struck by a firing pin, correct? I'm reading all I can on my Saiga, but I work 60+ hours a week, so by the time I get off of work, I am nearly spent. I still love the gun, and won't return it, for fear of getting a worse one. However, this experience has jilted me. That said, I still love the Saiga, the way it looks, the way it feels in my hands, it's (sup
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I really don't want to go through all of that. Especially if the next one is even worse than the one I already have! Doesn't make me less angry, though. For $900, I expect a certain level of fit and finish.
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That is what I thought. Most gun stores locally don't stock Saigas, so I could not get the "touchy-feely" experience I normally would have, like with my Walther P-1. Thank you.
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Perhaps. Walther and S&W spoiled me. That said, the Saiga 12 is achingly sexy and gorgeous. I'll just sand down and refinish the furniture. It's just a hassle. So the Saiga 12 basically only eats buck shot and slugs then? Ten-four.
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It just feels like buying a new car with scratches on it. Also, what do you mean about reliability? Everyone has told me that the AK-47 and it's descendants are among the most reliable firearms ever produced. That is part of the appeal of the Saiga. I guess Walther and S&W have spolied me for fit and finish.
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I know they are split fown the middle in two pieces. What my complaint is the small hairline cracks in the surface of the grain on a new firearm. I find this inexcusable.
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It just upsets me that I have to fix a new gun. This isn't a Chinese knock-off, it is a Saiga.
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Hello all. I have wanted a Saiga 12 for the longest time, and finally took the plunge early this month and got an IZ-406 from Legion Arms. It was on sale for $900, regurlar price $1200. I was very excited, but when my firearm arrived, I discovered the wood laminate furniture was splitting. I have contacted Legion USA, and they asked me to return it (it has not been fired yet). If I do, will all of them have the same fit and finish problems? Anyone else out there with a factory Saiga with wood furniture experience this? I have handled Mossbergs, Remingtons, and none had such fla