MikeD 541 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I just got a call and all the molds are complete expect the drum body. They shipped out some test run parts today. The main body should be done in the next week or two. I'm not sure why I wasn't called to go to the test run but I am not complaining at all! It might be that they didn't run them in Indiana as planned or something, I really don't care. I'm just glad they are coming. Hopefully I will receive them tomorrow. I was so exhilarated that I didn't even hear him (he did tell me though ) say when I should receive them but they always shipped the prototypes next day air. I still don't know when I'll be shipping. Have to wait on the body to really be able to test everything for fit and function and to sign off on the tooling. I am ecstatic. The parts I'll be receiving are the cover plate, dummy round, follower, and the top and bottom gear (these 2 will be heat staked together during production). If all goes well there is a strong possibility I could be shipping before the end of the month. If not it has to be soon regardless! ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeD 541 Posted January 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'll make sure I post pics when they arrive. Also I put the promised notice in the thread about the discounted price ending. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacken37 4 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 (edited) I'll make sure I post pics when they arrive. Also I put the promised notice in the thread about the discounted price ending. Mike, I'm new to Saiga's; how does one get on your list for a drum and how much? Jake Edited January 3, 2008 by jmacken37 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeD 541 Posted January 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'll make sure I post pics when they arrive. Also I put the promised notice in the thread about the discounted price ending. Mike, I'm new to Saiga's; how does one get on your list for a drum and how much? Jake Jake, You can either go to www.mdarms.com or you can click my signature link below or my banner that appears every once in awhile in the upper righthand corner of the forum pages. Right now they are $165, once I end the discounted pricing they will be $215. You can read more into that in the pinned thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fxds 0 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 So many sticky threads, not sure where to post this.. but Mike I sent you an email about my pre-order with my account# a few days ago with ne response yet. I need to update CC info for the second 1/2 payment due to my old CC no longer active. Thanks Fxds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Great news man! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaNoobie 66 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Such good news that I finally bit the proverbial bullet and ordered one. I'll have to keep it hidden from the misses for a while or tell her I got it free with the .308 I order this month. You bastards in the Saiga world are making me spend my money on FUN instead of responsible investments.... or are they both? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunrunner123 0 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Such good news that I finally bit the proverbial bullet and ordered one. I'll have to keep it hidden from the misses for a while or tell her I got it free with the .308 I order this month. You bastards in the Saiga world are making me spend my money on FUN instead of responsible investments.... or are they both? The old free with the other things trick ..My wife figured that out years ago. Grin...Thats why I am single again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltham_41 52 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Great news for sure. Mike, let me make sure I have it right, the drum and 10 rd mags are going to work on the mag well that you are coming out with, correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kmoore 3 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Woot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Great news for sure. Mike, let me make sure I have it right, the drum and 10 rd mags are going to work on the mag well that you are coming out with, correct? Negative. This Drum will be Rock n' Lock. The Magwell is not. The 10 rd mags are also Rock n' Lock and will have to be altered to work with the Magwell. 1911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeD 541 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Here's some pics of the samples! They put the USA on the cover backwards. Actually it isn't backwards. It is on the interior of the cover though so it shows through backwards. I wanted it reversed so it would be right when looking at it assembled. It will be an easy fix. Everything seems to look good. The retaining clip fits the cover a little snug but I think that will be an easy fix as well. I'll be concentrating on getting emails and posts answered this evening and weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 You ever gonna let us see what was "In the bag" from the original "Hell Yeah!" video? Still wanna see... Every thing here is looking great BTW! Congrats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeD 541 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 You ever gonna let us see what was "In the bag" from the original "Hell Yeah!" video?Still wanna see... Every thing here is looking great BTW! Congrats! Thanks! Actually the bag wasn't hiding anything special. At the time I didn't want to show that I modeled my drum after the USAS-12 drum. That was all the bag was hiding. Also the parts aren't really interchangeable with a USAS-12 drum. Every part had to be changed somewhat. I'm sure it would be possible to tweak some of the parts to go to a USAS drum. Like the follower and the cover. I think the gear in my drum would make for a low feed in a USAS-12. Also the spring in my drum is bigger and some things would need to be adjusted to make them work on a USAS-12 drum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nycGUNguy 61 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Mike, It looks like a winner! I hope to see the finished item soon, but not too soon, just get it right and we will be happy. nyclu3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Mike, It's just that your vid was kinda like this pic. ya know damn well what's inside, ya just wanna see it . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Pate 478 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Juggs, I love your new avatar! Looks pretty professional. The cameltoe pic ain't bad either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USP40 1 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 man I almost came. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pointer 21 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 man I almost came. Because of the drums or the camel toe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USP40 1 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 man I almost came. Because of the drums or the camel toe? the drum ha ha ha but that camel toe also look goodddd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ragnarock47 10 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Mike, It's just that your vid was kinda like this pic.ya know damn well what's inside, ya just wanna see it . Damn Juggs, you know her? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltham_41 52 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Great news for sure. Mike, let me make sure I have it right, the drum and 10 rd mags are going to work on the mag well that you are coming out with, correct? Negative. This Drum will be Rock n' Lock. The Magwell is not. The 10 rd mags are also Rock n' Lock and will have to be altered to work with the Magwell. 1911 Thanks for the info, so if the 10 rd mags will be able to be altered to work in the Magwell, will the drum also be able to be altered to work? Just trying to get an idea in my head as to what I will be able to do and what I won't be able to do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cscharlie 107 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 If I remember right, the first magwell will work with stick mags and have a flared opening for quicker reloads for the action shooters, the second magwell to come out later will work with stick mags and drums both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltham_41 52 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) If I remember right, the first magwell will work with stick mags and have a flared opening for quicker reloads for the action shooters, the second magwell to come out later will work with stick mags and drums both. Thanks, so I will have to bite my fingernails until Mike comes out with the second one Appreciate the info. Edited January 5, 2008 by waltham_41 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacken37 4 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Thanks Mike, I got on the list and ordered one. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
russm4a3 5 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hey Mike I just ordered a second one, do you combine shipping? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Looking good, bro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borsig 0 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Placing my order now.... Ive learned my lesson about holding off and ending up paying more lol. I'll take mine while they are still at the promotional offer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 I would like to add my congratulations that your project is nearing completion. All the best fortune in this matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deerollman 0 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 hey mike, i know this is preemptive, but how long deo you think it will be between the first and second runs? i dont think i will have the $$$ together in time. thnaks-dr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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