bigsky59721 3 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I am wanting to convert to a sbs with a 12in barrel. I have looked around in the "lets see your saiga" post and I havent found any pics of saigas with 12in barrels. If anyone has a 12in saiga could you please post some pics so I can get an idea of what one looks like compared to 8in and 10in. THANKS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
space_weazel 1 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I asked similar questions a while ago, perhaps my threads could be of use.... http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=40967&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1 http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=40914&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1 Enjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsky59721 3 Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks for the links but there is still only one pic of a 12in gun and it has the oem hand guard. I also would like to see some pics of one with the tromix or galil style guard. Any help with some pics so I could figure out how the 12in looks aesthetically compared to the other length sbs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Look at a picture of a S12 with a longer barrel, O.K. now the tricky part,..... Now place your thumb over part of the barrel in the photo.........Presto!! That's what it will look like with a shorter barrel. It just won't have a giant thumb attached to the end of the barrel. The human imagination is a wonderful thing if you can use it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thehopping1 105 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Look at a picture of a S12 with a longer barrel, O.K. now the tricky part,..... Now place your thumb over part of the barrel in the photo.........Presto!! That's what it will look like with a shorter barrel. It just won't have a giant thumb attached to the end of the barrel. The human imagination is a wonderful thing if you can use it. Sorry, one of the few that actually made me laugh out loud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsky59721 3 Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 That might work if I knew how much of the barrel to cover smart azz . On a serious note I would like to see a 12in gun with the tromix or galil hand guard. Anyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raoul_Duke 113 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 That might work if I knew how much of the barrel to cover smart azz . On a serious note I would like to see a 12in gun with the tromix or galil hand guard. Anyone? If you would like to see it without the flash suppressor, the thumb trick works on this picture too! Just cover up about 2/3 of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsky59721 3 Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks Duke that is what I have been looking for Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raoul_Duke 113 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 No problem. I had to have the thing made to see it. It's a keeper . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsky59721 3 Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Hey Duke one more thing. Do you have any other barrel lengths and if so is the 12 your favorite? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raoul_Duke 113 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yeah, I also have an 8" (bottom of pic), a couple 19's and a 24". I honestly can't say which is my favorite barrel length between the 8" and 12". The 8" is more "in your face" when you shoot it, but quite a bit more maneuverable. Shooting aside, it's cool having a 12", if for nothing else, because everybody and their mother goes with the 8". But if I had to pick one, well, I don't know. If it were 1 SBS, it would probably be the 8". Balls out. If it were 1 Saiga 12, it would probably be the 12". Not too long, not as much blast "in your face" as an 8". Thankfully, I wasn't restricted to either of those scenarios, that's why I have both. I know that doesn't help much, but it's really a personal decision. IMO it really depends on what you want it for. Oh yeah, putting a flash hider, Shark Brake, etc. on adds about 2 inches, FYI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsky59721 3 Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) Thanks again. That is the same set up I am wanting to get for my 12in saiga but I plan on using a poly choke for a muzzle attachment. Also do you like the galil charging handle or the oem? I am a right hander so I am thinking the galil would be easier for reloads. Knowing me once I get the 12in saiga I will want an 8in as well. Edited October 2, 2009 by bigsky59721 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raoul_Duke 113 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 No problem again. And damn, a poly choke is going to add some length. I don't really care for the length the FH adds on my 12", it makes it more like a 14". I have contemplated having my 12" shortened to 10" so it would be 12" with the FH on. But I really like my 12", as is, without the FH . . . As for the charging handles, it's a matter of preference. If you're already really used to reaching under with your left hand for OEM handles, then I would stick with that. Personally, the OEM handles feel more "positive" and forceful to me. The Galil feels a bit odd to me since the force used to operate it is above and to the side of the mass of the bold carrier and it feels like it wants to pull the carrier back and up a little. That being said, I do like the Galil handles, they do work, they're just different. Also, keep in mind that optics sitting over the receiver and Galil charging handles don't mix well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 The SBS sticky thread has a few pics of 12's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsky59721 3 Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 I am going with the non-slotted poly so it shouldn't add that much length to the barrel. As for optics I don't plan on using any(going with XS tritium sight system) but that may change down the road. Is there any way to mount optics and still use the galil charging handle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KROSS FA 14 Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Tony posted this comparison picture in the Tromix section today. 12", 10" and 8". Zach KROSS FA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsky59721 3 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) Thanks Kross that is exactly what I was looking for. When are going to make a rail to fit the 12in saiga? Edited October 5, 2009 by bigsky59721 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsky59721 3 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Anyone know of a solid way to mount optics with HK sights and Galil charging handle on a sbs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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