MikeD 541 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I was planning a Saiga-20 drum but was waiting for the election results before I decided to do it or not. After BO won I called it off. Now I am thinking screw that and screw him! I hope to have a prototype in about 2 or 3 weeks. It will be a 2 3/4 only. The great thing about this is I will be able to use the molds I have now. I can make a few extra parts for the molds and some slight mods to the tooling to get this done rather quickly compared to the 12ga drum! I won't be taking preorders on this. Well, I may start a list but I won't be taking a preorder with a deposit. Because I'm not sure if I will get done before a new ban is past. I don't want this thread to turn into a debate on a gun ban or anything but I just don't know what to expect and fell the gamble of this project is a lot higher than it use to be!!! I guess if a new ban is past I will only have an export or LE market for it. I am going to give it an honest shot for the US market though! I may be asking for trouble posting this thread with my limited question answering schedule here but just wanted to let everyone know. I don't have a stock pile of 20's like I did with the 12ga. If anyone is in the Dayton area with a 20ga I would like to possible meet some of you to see how the proto runs in your gun. Let me know if this is you. I want to put it to the test in as many 20's as possible. (before I start shipping them to the customer ) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tmack 0 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 This is exciting news!I look forward to being a customer..I live in louisville but I work with guys wholive in your area if you have trouble finding test mules for the prototype I might be able to send mine up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
upbearup 0 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Go for it!!! Sounds great to me. Maybe a 60 round .410 drum next!!!! (haha) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Franky 2 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Awesome, Mike! I guess I'm going to have to get a S20 now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yellowcarbon 4 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 The biggest thing holding back the S-20 is the mags. Anything other than 5rd mags are hard to find. I have a S-20 that I love, but picked up a S-12 because of the mag situation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bayonet lug 1 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 LOL! 2 more rounds than AA drum plate thingy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smartykrs1 0 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Mike, you just made my Saiga 20 smile. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wakal 10 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'm in for at least two...just let me know when you want the money for the first two Alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsen 86 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 It is clear that Mike Davidson brought the balls to the party this afternoon. Hooray! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TTR 1 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'm in for 2 drums and PM me for test firing Mike. I would be more than happy to drive down with my Saiga 20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Monk 0 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 I personally hope the drum-compatible magwells are finished first since I don't own an S-20, but I'm sure the S20 folks will be happy about this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffleudur 0 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Sweet. This is the cure for my underfed and malnourished S20. Count me in. Great work, Mike! Keep the cool products coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeD 541 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Made a rough prototype tonight. I'm going to try and test it some time in the next few days. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6x6pinz 4 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Exciting news indeed. Hope things work out as I would gladly take a couple for my modified S20. As was mentioned above the 410 could also use some love, but one thing at a time. Keep us posted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James92TSi 0 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 (edited) Mike, My S-20 wanted me to tell you that it wants to have your babies. Yes that means I will be buying when this comes out. And I have a friend who just bought a S-20 and will want at least one too. -- James Edited to add: and I suppose that means if you need testers we have two S-20s here to run it through. Both 22", mine is converted, his isn't. Edited November 28, 2008 by James92TSi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeD 541 Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Here is a pic of the prototype. I still haven't fired it. Will be doing that very soon though! I am betting it blazes them out. It just feels right! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 evil kitty under evil tree, with evil gun and evil drum. i might have to get a 20 gauge saiga now, thanks mike...... does the drum come with the tabby cat that wants to play, or is that extra? and SHAME ON YOU for not driving a couple hours and having tom convert that gun. Im sure he would like to fondle the chaos part some more too! you got it, f BO. I just was awoken by something large hitting my roof (tree limb or my cat probably) and Im going for the 20 rounder now.....to heck with these x39 pop gun rounds...... seriously, let us know when you want a FA test done. Why not just drive down to see Mr Cole and make an appointment? it aint that far, man......its almost sunup, get out there and wake the neighbors! Thanks for the update, Mike - Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenX 0 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 AWESOME!!!!!!! Thanks dude! I cant wait to buy a couple! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeD 541 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Here is a video of my first attempt firing the 20ga drum. I feel it went well. It feel apart but didn't have any trouble feeding the rounds before it did. This was also the first time I fired this new saiga-20 as well. I'll be making another attemt very soon. I am very happy with the current results though. Proves to me I am well on the right track on how to modify it to the 20ga. Hope you like it, it's funny! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 LOL Mike whatd ya DO? redesign the feed tower of the original design take some of the recoil off of it. Oh is Tom going to have fun with YOU when you go visit LOL/ good idea Mike, stay on it. and oh yeh, LOL./ way ta go bro! LOOKING GOOD!@ LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acercanto 6 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Hahaaahaa, that's awesome! IBAASTV (In Before Alliance Arm. Spins The Video) Best of luck, Acer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nico Cujo 1 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 A drum for the 20 and 410 would be awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigBump 1 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Off topic, but what foreaarm do you have on that S-20? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Off topic, but what foreaarm do you have on that S-20? It's a Chaos Tri-Rail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tmack 0 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Any new development news? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madtdogs 0 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm in, cant wait to see these babies roll out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hot Diggity! I'm in for at least two. (Hmmmmm.... not sure what to do with my new in box MD Arms 12ga drum since I won't be getting an S-12.... ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flclisgreat 0 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hot Diggity! I'm in for at least two. (Hmmmmm.... not sure what to do with my new in box MD Arms 12ga drum since I won't be getting an S-12.... ) send it to me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 send it to me? Keep dream'n pal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tmack 0 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Any new devolopments? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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