Hey all,
I just got this email yesterday and placed an order today (WOOT!) - Atlantic Firearms has the VEPR 12 with the proper (IMO) ambi safety and welded folding stock available for $939 + s/h.
Here is the link:
https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/component/virtuemart/shipping-rifles/vepr-12-gauge-shotgun2014-05-27-14-55-29-detail.html?Itemid=0
Happy new year everyone and thank you very much for all the info here, I have been lurking a hella long time and I appreciate soaking up the knowledge.