Joe Blasco 1 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) Edited April 29, 2008 by Joe Blasco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Wow, looks like a great weapon. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nuckinfuts 1 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Where would one purchase one of these shot guns? and what about parts availability? $$$. Thanx, Arctic H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Franky 2 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Great review and pics. Thanks and go well. FMJ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Pate 478 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Looks great! Thanks for the good writup. Wish we could get those over here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Where would one purchase one of these shot guns? and what about parts availability? $$$. Thanx, Arctic H. Unfortunately, not in the USA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 nice post, put up some videos with it too!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocinante 100 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Indeed He has! 1911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 think they will release a civi version and cash in on the demand over here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HillBilly2 9 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 A metal projection is strategically placed in the end of the chamber that ensures that the next shell is going to be positively feed into the chamber. A bullet guide for the shotty! Any chance of getting a closeup pic of this? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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rocinante 100 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Joe I have no doubt the finish is better on your vespr than came on my saiga. When a can of auto parts engine enamel IMPROVES the finish on a firearm not much can be said for the original finish. The keyword you used was RELIABILITY. The design and concept of both shotguns are proven and simple. If anything with the extra features of last round bolt hold open and bolt release mechanisms the extra complexity would make RELIABILITY more suspect on your VEPR. Feature for feature your VEPR is exactly what we all want our SAIGA 12 to be. Hopefully soon we can have the mag well, last round bold hold open, quick bolt release too. HOPING SOOOOOON Mike and Shannon If someone could figure out the stable hinged cover then the feature set is complete. I guess in my mind it is kind of like hot rodding, taking a stock car and improving it until it competes with a higher end vehicle. So I guess I am striving for a VEPR huh? Does it use the same magazines as the Saiga? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Blasco 1 Posted April 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Try this, resolution should be litlee bit better. Next time promise to tale more pictures of bullet guide... A metal projection is strategically placed in the end of the chamber that ensures that the next shell is going to be positively feed into the chamber. A bullet guide for the shotty! Any chance of getting a closeup pic of this? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AtlSaiga 25 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 makes me not want to get a saiga knowing that the VEPR 12 exists. I've got a VEPR-K so I'm spoiled by the quality of the finish, manufacture, and the stupidly awesome RPK receiver. when playing around with a saiga 12 recently the differences are obvious and significant as compared to VEPR standards. sigh. not like we have any choice here though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Does it use the same magazines as the Saiga? It is worth to note that Vepr 12 shotguns can use both proprietary 8-round magazines and Saiga 12 magazines, but Vepr magazines will not work in Saiga 12. http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh33-e.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Does it use the same magazines as the Saiga? It is worth to note that Vepr 12 shotguns can use both proprietary 8-round magazines and Saiga 12 magazines, but Vepr magazines will not work in Saiga 12. http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh33-e.htm Hmmm interesting..on my S-12 with the Russian magwell installed, I can insert the new style Russian 8 rdr and even the unmodified Saiga 5 rdrs, but the regular 8 rd mags won't quite fit... The AGPs fit great if I grind off the front locking lug and top screw boss on the front. Nice shottie Joe! Yes hopefully soon we will have most of those options over here too....a little different in design, but the same function. It would be nice to get all that without having to buy anything extra or do any extra work though. The factory AK sights and HGs are a plus, hinged topcover, lower rail, cool new orthpedic grip, wire folder, thicker receiver, better finish, enhanced gas system (I'm still curious how that works...)....overall a very nice AK shotgun! Dammit I want one!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Noob 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 First pic of Vepr 12 in combat??? http://apnews.myway.com//article/20080819/D92LGUDG0.html Here it is saved.....blow it up and look at the "ak" the guy on the left has...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noob 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Now, wouldn't it be great if someone with the approved permits could send our friend her some fundage for a parts kit minus the evil barrel and receiver? How about a little reverse engineering???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K1196A 0 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 First pic of Vepr 12 in combat??? No! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VSS_Vintorez Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltham_41 52 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I really really like that hinged top cover. I could get used to that fast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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