After more than a year reading this forum, learning, listening - I bought a new converted Saiga 12 on the 9th of December for $880 out the door.
When I walked into my local gun shop, I knew more about the Saiga 12, mods, and parts than the 25+ year employee. Not only did I know exactly what I wanted, I knew how to inspect the workmanship on the conversion.
I was also able to easily place orders with both CSS and Saiga-12.com to get the right pieces to complete my desired build. (I'll post some pics once all the parts arrive and are installed.)
None of this would have been possible
