gauge 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) I bought a Saiga 12 in Summer 07'. Carolina shooter Supply has ultimak in stock, but says the 08' saiga 12 is the "exception" and need new drilled mods. I had purchased it in 07'???? WTF.??? ....and my front sight pin was stuck and now after many tries........ is buried and needs an "EZ-out"! I sent them an email, but no contact yet, Ill try later tonight again to follow up w/ the pics I sent them. Any thoughts? Edited April 2, 2009 by Benelli M4 SPAS12 user Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lipadj46 2 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 '08 is an approximate date. If your pin just spins and spins without unscrewing then it is pressed in and you will need to grind it off, drill a new hole and thread it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amityn 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I had the same exact problem, the sight is pressed in. Had to drill and tap a new mounting hole. Also had to grind a little off the inside to bring it back a bit further so the rear screw would line up with the mounting wedge they sent. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gauge 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) The sight seems to be unmovable, no spin, nothing! Whats the next step of options? How can I tell from the gun or all the info on the 12's manual, to get the gun manuf. date? Edited April 2, 2009 by Benelli M4 SPAS12 user Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gpqueen 545 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I bought a Saiga 12 in Summer 07'.Carolina shooter Supply has ultimak in stock, but says the 08' saiga 12 is the "exception" and need new drilled mods. I had purchased it in 07'???? WTF.??? ....and my front sight pin was stuck and now after many tries........ is buried and needs an "EZ-out"! I sent them an email, but no contact yet, Ill try later tonight again to follow up w/ the pics I sent them. Any thoughts? You have the pressed in sight model. You have to grind it flush and drill and tap the block. There is a date code on the side. It should say 07,08...for the first few numbers. I had about 20 calls this afternoon. I tried to call you back. Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gauge 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) Current Pics. My Eotech 512 AAbatt model is going to go on it. A possible second 19" saiga is in the works. My Ace folder is on backorder Edited April 2, 2009 by Benelli M4 SPAS12 user Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vintagedude88 16 Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Dude - just take the gas plug out, grind everything flush and drill and tap a new hole. You should be able to drill and tap all the way through so long as you remove the gas plug before doing so. According to Cobra it shouldn't harm the threads for the plug and it won't affect it because its on the threads nearest the outside of the block. Make sure you deburr the newly tapped hole before reinserting the gas plug. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patriot12 11 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Dude - just take the gas plug out, grind everything flush and drill and tap a new hole. You should be able to drill and tap all the way through so long as you remove the gas plug before doing so. According to Cobra it shouldn't harm the threads for the plug and it won't affect it because its on the threads nearest the outside of the block. Make sure you deburr the newly tapped hole before reinserting the gas plug. He's Right!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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