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How do the two compare in helping muzzle rise? Which one is more effective? How did you destroy the tromix threads?

The russian break has slots all the way around, so I really cant see it helping to keep the weapon from rising, The Tromix shark break has slots on the left and right to help with recoil if I have it figured correctly, and 2 holes on the top to allow gas to go that way and help keep the muzzle down. Again, if I have it figured correctly. I really like the Tromix shark break, you cant beat the looks although I have not had a chance to shoot my shotgun since getting it. Also the slots on the sides of the Tony's brake are angled back which should help with the recoil by the gases giv

Narrowed down to Tromix shark or factory Russian one avaiable at the estore. I know tromix looks better (at least on a conversion), but am curious if the Russian factory one prevents rise better? Anyone compared the two? Function over form is what matters to me. Thanks,

any pics of your configuration?

Anyone have opinions on the ACE no mod Saiga pistol grip and skeleton stock. ace saiga stock I know it is not as cool as a real conversion, but could possibly have its uses.

From the factory, my gas port was set on 2. I changed it to 1 and shot rounds through it fine. I took apart the gas tube, cleaned it, put it back together. Here is my dumb question. When does the port let more gas into piston - when it is "tight" or "loose". I assumed a tighter nut would mean more gas into chamber, looser =less, but am not sure. THe reason I ask this is because when reassembling the gas tube, I tightened it all the way, then backed off to first notch, which happened to be 2. I then backed off again to 1, making an even larger gap between valve and tube.

Filed down the rear lug till it mag locked into place.

Thanks to everyone for their advice and suggestions. I fixed the problem. Apparently, the rear lug was too tall as I had suspected. I took an emery board to it (courtesy of my wife ), and filed a little, inserted, filed a little, inserted, etc. about 20 minutes later, the mag was locking into place! Hopefully, my future mags will not be this much trouble.

Problem fixed

Yes. rear mag lug appears to thick, should I start filing.

Just got my Saiga-12 and the factory 5rd mag will not lock into place. I am assuming I need to take a dremel to the rear plastic lug where the lever will clear it. Is the the normal fix? This happens if the mag is loaded or unloaded, bolt closed or open. I can see the mag latch is not catching the lug. Sorry, I can't seem to find the procedure on the board - when doing a search all kinds of unrelated things come up. Thanks in advance. PICS: Rear view, bad mag on right: Front view, bad mag on left:

Tried mag loaded and empty Tried both open and closed Gun is new The other mag that works locks into place empty or loaded, closed or open bolt...

When I insert the mag, the mag release lever is not clearing the plastic rear lug at the upper back portion of the mag. I tried another one, and it clicks just fine. I have seen references on here about having to file mags to make them fit and thought this might be normal to remove excess mold plastic. Comparing the bad and good mag, they look identical except the bad one seems to have a little taller rear lug. Sorry if this explanation seems nonsensical. I will try to post pics.

Just got my Saiga-12 and the factory 5rd mag will not lock into place. I am assuming I need to take a dremel to the rear plastic block where the lever will clear it. Is the the normal fix? Sorry, I can't seem to find the procedure on the board - just references to filing and cutting. Thanks in advance. NOW WITH PICS Bad mag on right, Rear view: Front view:

little too expensive. thanks though

Where can the 8-rounders be found. Gunbroker does not have any (their stuff is way too high anyway).

Yes, I know - some people say they are garbage, some love them. I was trying to get specifics on those that like them - did they work out of the box, or were mods done.

After researching these mags here and other places on the Internet, I have no more knowledge for a decision than when I started. Please, give me some real world info. Do the new 2nd gen mags without mods to the gun? To me, any product that requires modification is not worth having (that is why I am waiting on the MD drum instead of buying the WM). Assuming question above is yes, are they reliable? A FTF only once in 10 rds is still unacceptable. Should I spend my money on factory 5's. Honest input is appreciated.

Opinions on best (cheap but reliable) ammo for Saiga-12? Buckshot, not slugs or bird... Thanks