lammy 1 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Gilbert's is taking pre orders on the Saiga forearm. This is made by "SGM" (Surefire gun mags, not to be confused with surefire) if they receive enough interest (preorders), they will go into production. They should be receiving a sample within the next couple days, and will be shooting pictures of it. They have them listed for both 12GA and rifle. I received an email today from them as I had a few questions. "We have toyed around with the type of finish, and the glass content of the unit to produce an outstanding finished product. We are all very excited about this product, and you will see new pics very , very soon." They have a large quantity of preorders so far but every bit helps! The Russian forearm if you can find one is around $55, and gives you the one lower rail. The Halo is anywhere from $250-350. $79.99 aint too bad considering! I'm looking forward to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxie1c 3 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I wrote about this in the following thread...which is pretty buried by now because I am still waiting for my forearm to come in so that I can write a review about it. http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=28072&hl= Before I ordered I spoke to someone at Gilbert's and they assured me that they had them in stock in their warehouse and that they were just waiting for the packaging to come in so that they could ship them out. This was just about a month ago. I said hell, I don't care about the packaging wrap it in newspaper and drop it in a box. It will be pretty sweet once it finally comes in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thor's Hammer 33 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I saw that a while back. Pretty interesting. Then it seemed to have dropped off their web page for a while but now it pulls back up. 3 forward quad rails with a smooth rear gripping area. It looks a bit simplistic and blocky in the CAD drawing. I am eager to see what an actual sample looks like mounted on a shotgun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) Once they put up real pics i'll consider it for my X39, their gun mags are great, the front fore grip looks promising, but we'll see...any word on a preorder # before production? or a deadline at least? Edited August 19, 2008 by Vultite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bayoupiper 738 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 That foreend is for the S-12. It's not the first time someone on here has set up pre-orders before going to production.............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lammy 1 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) I saw that a while back. Pretty interesting. Then it seemed to have dropped off their web page for a while but now it pulls back up. 3 forward quad rails with a smooth rear gripping area. It looks a bit simplistic and blocky in the CAD drawing. I am eager to see what an actual sample looks like mounted on a shotgun. Yeah that CAD drawing doesn't make it look too awesome. I think it's going to look pretty good in person. No idea on preorder amount or cut off date. He did say he had a lot of preorders so far which is good considering I haven't seen too much talk about it, but I'm hoping the power of the saiga 12 forum can generate more interest and get the project flowing. Will: Yes that's for the s12, but there is also a rifle version that will be made pending the interest. Edited August 19, 2008 by lammy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxie1c 3 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 That foreend is for the S-12. It's not the first time someone on here has set up pre-orders before going to production.............. Gilberts stated to me that the rifle ones would be shipping before the shotgun rails. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I am not slighting their project, but anyone can sketch out a new handguard. The trick is in building them. There is really no more this handguard then an idea as this point. It is just a potentiality, nothing to get excited about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxie1c 3 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I take back what I have said. I just checked their blog on their site and this is what I found. I'm starting to think I got fed a line of BS when I called and they said they were in stock. I don't mind waiting for production, I just hate thinking that it is in the mail.... https://www.gilbertsguns.com/site/blog/index.html We Are Now Taking Back-Orders On The New Saiga Tri Rail Forearm For Rifles & Shotguns Saiga Tri Rail Forearms For Saiga Standard Rifles (Expected Delivery 8/21/08) Saiga Tri Rail Forearms For Saiga Shotguns (Expected Delivery 8/21/08) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lammy 1 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) Well they came through and my picture was replaced with the prototype!! WOO HOO SIGN ME UP! Edited August 19, 2008 by lammy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sicktooth 8 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 that looks pretty nice...I'm considering doing a conversion of my own...now that i have job security! LOL...they busted a bunch of people at work for drugs...let like 50 people go because of it. i was scared i was going to get laid off a few days prior...look who emerged from the smoke!? I was going to do a .223 but i got a call today about a NIB S12 for $525 so...that looks like a nice rail set-up and its not too pricey either! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiny 2 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 It looks like Iv just found my new HG for all of my saiga projects Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxie1c 3 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 ...and it looks like SGMs handguard found some vent holes on the lower side of it. Nice touch, I cannot wait to get mine in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 looks good, but someone's gotta get that on a gun to see what it looks like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thor's Hammer 33 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Agreed. It would be nice to see on a gun. I will say that after seeing it in prototype form I'm a LOT more interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) Yeah, it looks like a factory replacement part,... US Style,. Let's see it mounted,.. or better yet,.. send me one and I will take pics of what it looks like,..on a sweet s12 . Agreed. It would be nice to see on a gun. I will say that after seeing it in prototype form I'm a LOT more interested. Edited August 20, 2008 by Gas Giant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rd99fxdl 17 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Thats a sharp looking forearm,looks pretty solid too. Plus its US made so would help out being compliant for doing light conversions I'm on the list too now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borsig 0 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 looks good, when they actually have some I will order, I think. gilberts the only vendor with these? I find that ahrd to believe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gr8santini 13 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 My first post. My S12 should be on its way to my FFL. I just ordered one of these forearms. Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lammy 1 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) Not the best photoshop but I'm not getting paid either... BTW, we may lose the sling mount. I asked about that in my email but didn't get a reply on it. Edited August 21, 2008 by lammy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mscottrogers 56 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thanks for the photo shop. Looks good and the price is too. I guess I need to save for one of those as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmmtang 1 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Not the best photoshop but I'm not getting paid either... BTW, we may lose the sling mount. I asked about that in my email but didn't get a reply on it. If you hadn't said photoshop, then I wouldn't have given it a second thought. Looks good! Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cellsworth 21 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Not the best photoshop but I'm not getting paid either... BTW, we may lose the sling mount. I asked about that in my email but didn't get a reply on it. One can easily get a sling mount that would clamp onto any of the three Picatinny rails. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deadduck357 0 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Very nice. Will this fit the 308 ? or do they also make a 308 model ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acca47 0 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 It looks nice in the photoshop montage. Kudos to the guys for making it! Izhmash will be jealous Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxie1c 3 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 It looks nice in the photoshop montage. Kudos to the guys for making it! Izhmash will be jealous They'll get two kudos when they ship it.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoQuota 0 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) I can't wait for some one to actually get one of these and review it, maybe I won't have to spend $300 on one with more rails than I will ever really need. Edited September 1, 2008 by NoQuota Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxie1c 3 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Update from GilbertsGuns Blog: We Are Now Taking Back-Orders On The New Saiga Tri Rail Forearm For Rifles & Shotguns Saiga Tri Rail Forearms For Saiga Standard Rifles (Expected Delivery 9/5/08) Saiga Tri Rail Forearms For Saiga Shotguns (Expected Delivery 9/5/08) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kohburn 0 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 anybody get one yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
camoman 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I just was notified by UPS that the forearm is on the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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