mdkdc 1 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Like many have said, it didn't replace anything for me. This was my very first gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stiletto raggio 20 Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 To be clear, I think I should say this: no other semi-auto "fighting" shotgun can keep my interest any more. I still see a role for my 1300s because they travel lighter than the Saiga 12, but the SPAS, Benelli M4, FN FLP, M1 Tacticals etc that I used to want have all failed the utility test. 10+ round capacity without a 26"+ barrel makes the Saiga impossible to beat, and the seven shot Benellis and Berettas just seem outdated to me. That said, I don't see myself taking an S-12 into a duck blind. Maybe a Zombie blind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joebanda1213 59 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 My s12 was my second gun/shotty. Now my Remington Model 10 sits in the corner waiting to appreciate enough for my future children or their children to make money off of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TacSat 90 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Mossy 590. could not aford both. sold 590 same day i shipped learned the local gun shop had saigas . so shipped and bought new in the same day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Mine replaced a bunch of money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Not a replacement for anything. It was the end point of a long search for a good 12GA semi with a detachable mag. Wanted one for years,found the S-12 and quit looking! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 My current Saiga replaced my old Saiga which is still stolen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzNectar 35 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 i always said that my benelli M1 super90 combat was the shotgun to have and would not be replaced by any other........well....i think now it may be for sale.dont get me wrong the M1 is an excellent weapon,has several screw-in chokes,4 shot extension(holds 8),great ghost ring sights.the thing is,how in the hell can you even compare:bam.bam.bam.bam.bam.bam.bam.bam...thunk...clik....clik....clik....clik....clik....clik....clik....ready compared to:bambambambambambambambambambambambambambambambambambambambam..clik..ready Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vintagedude88 16 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Before I learned about the Saiga, I never heard of a mag fed shotgun. After learning about and seeing it for the first time in Kommiefornia, I just had to have it. I bought it during the Obama scare. Although I paid a premium for it at the time, it didn't matter. I got a Saiga 12! Since then, I've put more money into it to practically afford a new AR at today's prices. However, despite that, the S12 has more shock value at the range than any AR would. And some of those ARs, just the gun alone are more than everything I've put on my S12. Still a good value to me. Basically its a prized possession for me and it replaces nothing. If I live in a free state I would love to get a Tromix shorty but until then all I can do is watch this forum and dream. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Not a replacement for anything. It was the end point of a long search for a good 12GA semi with a detachable mag. Wanted one for years,found the S-12 and quit looking! Ditto. I have been shopping for a shotgun that suited me for years. Still need one in stainless to replace the metalurgical joke that was the win 1300 "Marine" police special. That thing pretty much disintegrated around salt water in only 30ish years of severe abuse. If any one ever makes a stainless S12, I am getting one for my dad's bristol bay boat in the first shipment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 My current Saiga replaced my old Saiga which is still stolen. Damn it sucks to be stolen from. I hate thieves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Not a replacement for anything. It was the end point of a long search for a good 12GA semi with a detachable mag. Wanted one for years,found the S-12 and quit looking! Ditto. I have been shopping for a shotgun that suited me for years. Still need one in stainless to replace the metalurgical joke that was the win 1300 "Marine" police special. That thing pretty much disintegrated around salt water in only 30ish years of severe abuse. If any one ever makes a stainless S12, I am getting one for my dad's bristol bay boat in the first shipment. Talk to Tom Cole at CGW... He said he is just waiting on orders to do those last i knew... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raidersfan_5544 57 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 "If I live in a free state I would love to get a Tromix shorty but until then all I can do is watch this forum and dream." You mean one like this Sorry I had to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rickyblaze 8 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I had a USAS12 for quite a few years up untill about 3 years ago and sold it to buy a motorcycle. Then I lost all my cool guns in my divorce from biggest bitch in the world. I was going through the web one day last Jan and saw these S12's and what guys were doing to them and had to have one. My new wife is the best and she said "Honey if you really want one go ahead and get it" I love that woman.And I love my Saiga12, the USAS was cool but it was real finnicky about the ammo used Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ktcm7271 999 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Back in '92 I had a chance to get a street sweeper for $475, but being 20 years old, I had no cash. My S-12 more than makes up for my missed chance at 12 gauge bliss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stiletto raggio 20 Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Funny how the Streetsweeper, which was hailed as a major step forward (by some) looks like small fries compared to the Saiga. Trigger, capacity, weight, modularity... Maybe FBI HRT's adoption of Tromix SBS's as breachers will get the rest of law enforcement to evaluate their 870s and Benellis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 I had a USAS12 for quite a few years up untill about 3 years ago and sold it to buy a motorcycle. Then I lost all my cool guns in my divorce from biggest bitch in the world. I was going through the web one day last Jan and saw these S12's and what guys were doing to them and had to have one. My new wife is the best and she said "Honey if you really want one go ahead and get it" I love that woman.And I love my Saiga12, the USAS was cool but it was real finnicky about the ammo used For a couple of months about four years ago my Dad bought $20,000 worth of rifles off my great-uncle for $1.00 My great-uncle's wife was hinting around about the possibility that she filed for divorce so he sold all of his expensive guns except for the Taurii, Jennings', and Llamas. I know it sounds like a lot but really he never sold a weapon in his entire life and we're talking about sixty years worth of collecting firearms so most of them acquired value while he had them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
willhutcherson 7 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 big improvement isnt it? pretty much the same thing..... borrowed picture from google Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stix213 3 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) My Saiga 7.62x39 that I just recently converted was my first gun, but the S12 I just ordered today is going to mean my Mossberg 500 is going to be used a little less often for sure. I can't hate on the Mossberg 500 combo 12ga though, its a great and reliable gun for the $280 Big 5 gives them away for. But my new S12 is going to be too much fun to go pump again for a while I'm sure Edited May 16, 2010 by stix213 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nycGUNguy 61 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 My S-20 replaced the Mossberg 590 I used to have in CT. Used the S-20 for a while until my brother got his S-12 and I converted it for him. Then I had to have my own S-12, took me a while but finally got one to go with my S-20. I take both when I go for Pheasant with friends. Otherwise, they are great at skeet, milk jugs, bowling pins, and other things that I like to demolish... Everyone should have at least one or two of each. Saving now for another S-12 for the ACE stock that I can't seem to put on my S-12 with BRG3 wood on it. nyclu3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
going12220 125 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 bring unable to shove shells in the bottom of every other shot gun suitable for 3 gun fast enough to have fun on a stage. tube bad, box good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockets 2 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Kept the Mossberg 500, just move it to under the bed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arsenal-junkie 0 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) My saiga replaced my Remington 870 highway patrol "RIOT", 9 round tube and original wood and my double barrel 10 guage saw'n off. even though she's still my baby Edited May 17, 2010 by Arsenal-Junkie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stiletto raggio 20 Posted May 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 AJ, Nice 10. It exactly fits the description of the shotgun used in the short story "Harrison Bergeron." Stix, I've been sorely tempted by the 500 combos even though my declared preference is for Winchester 1300s. Next time they run the specials I will probably buy two: one to put away as a kit and one to sell the VR barrel to a friend of mine on the cheap. $500 for a pair of all-purpose shotguns is a heck of a deal. Then again, I could get another Saiga... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Not a replacement for anything. It was the end point of a long search for a good 12GA semi with a detachable mag. Wanted one for years,found the S-12 and quit looking! Ditto. I have been shopping for a shotgun that suited me for years. Still need one in stainless to replace the metalurgical joke that was the win 1300 "Marine" police special. That thing pretty much disintegrated around salt water in only 30ish years of severe abuse. If any one ever makes a stainless S12, I am getting one for my dad's bristol bay boat in the first shipment. Talk to Tom Cole at CGW... He said he is just waiting on orders to do those last i knew... Thanks for the hint. My dad and I are cash poor at the moment (thanks in part to the 2 s 12's I have now.) I will definitely contact him. Were you talking real stainless, or a nickel plate job? Daily exposure to salt water and generally being kicked around presents a real Darwinian approach to guns. (so far S&W stainless police 12 guage pump is the best marine shotty I have seen.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arsenal-junkie 0 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 lol, ya i know, jeans are cheap as hell at tj maxx. so if there a little big i still sport them. Saves money for ammo and guns i usually tuck my 10 guage in at night and tell her how special she is. 10 guage 00 buck is pretty awesome. but the damn thing kicks so hard i always manage to sprain my finger when the trigger loop hits it from the recoil. but still... TOTALLY WORTH IT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thepatriot 0 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 My Saiga 12 replaced my fear of zombies and my insicurities about my penis size. Well.... I still have the second one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thanks for the hint. My dad and I are cash poor at the moment (thanks in part to the 2 s 12's I have now.) I will definitely contact him. Were you talking real stainless, or a nickel plate job? Daily exposure to salt water and generally being kicked around presents a real Darwinian approach to guns. (so far S&W stainless police 12 guage pump is the best marine shotty I have seen.) http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=53776 I believe its hard chrome plated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbles 23 Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 It replaced my 870 for three gun, and my AR-15 for 90% of the bunny hunting, and the AR-15 for HD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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