Makc 64 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 For a very few of those who still have doubts that Mike Davidson's drums are real... "They do exist!!!" just like M&M's!!! It was a very happy day today! Got a nice little package form Mike around noon and..... Huh... Obviously, this was the end of the work day!!! Here are the contents of the package!!! and a little gun porn... Sorry for the bad lighting on the pictures! All of those who are going to make it to the Florida shootout this Saturday (March 1st) will get to toch it and try this beauty in their guns!!! Just in case if you do not know where it is, here is the link to the info thread >>> FLORIDA SAIGA SHOOT OUT We will write a review after the shoot with tons of pictures!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 drool, i'm jealous, nice new piece Makc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
belt fed frog 56 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 WHAT they dont come in GREEN M&M alwasy have some green ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Makc 64 Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 drool, i'm jealous, nice new piece Makc Man! I'm jealous myself! I'm gonna go touch it again... Make sure it's real one more time!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Yes Max they are indeed real and we now have solid proof! Tomorrow I will be putting mine to the live fire test. It hand cycles just great and with the feedlips removed it can empty itself in just under a second! From the way the inside smells like gunpowder I can tell it has already passed the live test too Edited February 29, 2008 by Cobra 76 two Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whatmanual 44 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'll be heading up the road this weekend too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocinante 100 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Cool. This is the vanguard of the other new toys LRBHO, quick bolt release, mag well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 276 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 so ya know what would kick ass? having one of those on my doorstep when I go home later today before i go down to camp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Pate 478 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 DROOOL! Can't wait till they're in everyone's hands! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodgeturbointerceptor 1 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Darn. Something else cool I missed while deployed.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skiboatsp 111 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 When didi you order? And did you get a heads up (shipping info) before they arrived or was it a complete surprise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Makc 64 Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 These drums are pre-production test drums, only a few made, for working out the final small "kinks" here and there before running "ALL" of them... And nobody wants to miss this thread in Mike's section >>> http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=23607 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacken37 4 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 (edited) You guys are down and dirty dogs! Cobra, what are you doing while seated in that pic? Doh! It's a video...see, you can't get anything over on me. Jake Edited March 1, 2008 by jmacken37 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Ok, so those early ones might be Real collectors items as I saw the USA backwards on the first post pics,.. sweet! I hope mine has that! :cryss: :cryss: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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ClickClickD'oh 1 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Ok, so those early ones might be Real collectors items as I saw the USA backwards on the first post pics,.. sweet! I hope mine has that! :cryss: :cryss: Clear plastic... it's printed on the inside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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dinzag 31 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Opened box at 12:00 today when it came through the door. Popped on the metal feed lip clip, headed on out. Loaded up and fired 100 rounds, only delay was loading her. Ran Winchester AA, Rem Game, Fed Game & Estate game loads. Didn't run slugs or buck yet or high brass shot, but that will be next outing. If these are the pre-production alpha parts, finished product will not have much room for improvement. Nice snug fit on all 3 S12's here. Did I mention it ran flawless? I figured there might be a hang or two depending on ammo, but the stuff I ran didn't hiccup. Got to let the twitchy shoulder rest a bit. Very nice sturdy design, excellent fit & finish of parts, reliable so far. We will put it through the paces in the upcoming weeks & see what shakes out. Congrats Mike! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1liter 20 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 DAMN DINZAG! I want my shotty back with that cool new drum. DDRROOOOLLLL Maybe (please) will work... P.S. Love the AK snow angel! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stiletto raggio 20 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 I can't wait to get mine... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike12345 18 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) I dident expect to see these so soon, if mike sent me one I won't see it for a while LOL. They sent me to FL for a month of training, then back to NY for a while before I go home to WI. I'll call and see if one was delivered. Edited March 2, 2008 by mike123456 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvdivx 0 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 (edited) I'm curious how long the life span will be in the drums. I plan on getting one myself. Also what part would wear out - the spring? Seems like a nice set up for HD. I was going to start a complaint thread about the lack of high capacity mag choices for the Saiga but this would solve that problem. Edited March 4, 2008 by dvdivx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dinzag 31 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sorry 1liter, maybe make a trip on out & I'll let you play. As for durability of these things I will say they are very sturdy. Possibly the spring may fail over time, but I don't know and may never know. Plus he has replacement ones for sale. The rest of it is really friggen tough. All high on adrenaline & giddyness I fumbled this one while loading and it bounced on the concrete floor! Don't see a scratch on it though & it still ran fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 +1 Mine got it's first accidental "drop test" on the way back to the range the other day. It wasn't locked in as securely as I thought it was and dropped out of the gun from the rack on the back of my golf cart, to the roots I was bouncing across at the time which jarred it loose. It hit the ground hard with a full load and bounced across the roots, rolling behind the cart. Absolutely no damage and I could barely tell where it made first contact. This baby's solid! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ak74auto 0 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hey Makc , I might roll through ATL mid next week on my way to the DC area . Would it be possible you to meet up with me and friend of mine who manages a local gunshop ? He already owns and sells Saigas at the shop he runs , so I feel certain that the drum would be welcomed there too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skiboatsp 111 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hey Makc , I might roll through ATL mid next week on my way to the DC area . Would it be possible you to meet up with me and friend of mine who manages a local gunshop ? He already owns and sells Saigas at the shop he runs , so I feel certain that the drum would be welcomed there too. I'm in the atlanta area also and have a 8" s12 that would love to test. Let me know which shop as I know most all the ranges and locations I have 6 drums ordered and can't wait!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ak74auto 0 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hey Makc , I might roll through ATL mid next week on my way to the DC area . Would it be possible you to meet up with me and friend of mine who manages a local gunshop ? He already owns and sells Saigas at the shop he runs , so I feel certain that the drum would be welcomed there too. I'm in the atlanta area also and have a 8" s12 that would love to test. Let me know which shop as I know most all the ranges and locations I have 6 drums ordered and can't wait!! We would either meet at Moss pawn in Jonesboro (?) or Georgia Range and Guns in Forest Park . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 276 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I have 6 drums ordered and can't wait!! what in the hell....? I'm not knocking ya....I'm just in shock I mean i thought I was nutts going after 2 of them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superhawk138 202 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) Hey Makc , I might roll through ATL mid next week on my way to the DC area . Would it be possible you to meet up with me and friend of mine who manages a local gunshop ? He already owns and sells Saigas at the shop he runs , so I feel certain that the drum would be welcomed there too. I'm in the atlanta area also and have a 8" s12 that would love to test. Let me know which shop as I know most all the ranges and locations I have 6 drums ordered and can't wait!! We would either meet at Moss pawn in Jonesboro (?) or Georgia Range and Guns in Forest Park . I go to Moss Pawn all the time Ray is a big help with coversion parts and is where I bought my S-12. We should put together an Atlanta shoot sometime. I usually shoot at Autrey's Armory in Fayetteville or Lock Stock & Barrel in Grantville which has a 150 yard outdoor range as well as a 30 yard indoor pistol range Edited March 7, 2008 by Superhawk138 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skiboatsp 111 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 I have 6 drums ordered and can't wait!! what in the hell....? I'm not knocking ya....I'm just in shock I mean i thought I was nutts going after 2 of them 990.00 for 6 drums that may go to 5 - 7 hundred a piece....vote democratic and make my day!!! Hey thay's only one per s12 so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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