waltermitty 2 Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 Nearly 10 yrs ago, I picked up a Saiga 12 and put it in the safe. Not even a trip to the range yet. With all this covid stuff and home sheltering due to wildfire smoke, I'm sniffing out long overdue projects to work on. The S12 gets pulled out and I'm looking at it. Then catching up on this forum and wasn't even aware the import ban took place. My question: Do you feel it is desirable to perform S12 mods given the ban, i.e. limited inventory now? I only thought to throw in a gas plug mod, buttstock and a pistol grip and leave it at that. The S12 would just be a recreational tool to pull out occasionally. I have other 12 ga go-to for anti-personnel if needed. I feel like Rip Van Winkle waking up and learning of the ban so now I'm unsure if mods are better suited to other semiauto mag fed AK varients still being sold. Thanks - Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ewoketeer 35 Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) The mod makes the Saiga more user friendly. Check out the pinned thread by Moe Zambeak. Read it completely a couple of times before starting and refer to it throughout the process. Have fun! Edited September 25, 2020 by ewoketeer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltermitty 2 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 thank you! saved videos and PDF of the sticky to my iPad. will scope out triggers now sounds like there is little concern for modifying a no-longer-available firearm. i thought that Vepr still being imported, too but I guess not. so that leave China for the AK variant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pedal2alloy 206 Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 These guns should always be restored to their original AK design. The "sporter" importation configuration is goofy and an embarrassment, and nobody wants that. It's also easy to do and parts are available, so there is nothing to stop you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltermitty 2 Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 ahhh, it's making sense now. I wasn't bright enough to understand the history of the Saiga/AK design and what I have is a neutered variant. okay, so my instinct for form-to-function wasn't just about fashion and that makes me happy (or lucky). I'll google more on the Russian version for photos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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