mkuhlman 0 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 I can't seem to find a 762 with a 16 inch barrel anywhere. None of the forum vendors have any. Just 20 inch barrel models. Does anyone know why the shortage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockina 60 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Just got a flyer from Center Fire Systems saying they had 16" 7.62 X 39's in stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Their website indicates otherwise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkuhlman 0 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Hmm I'll have to email them I guess. Like was stated above, if they have some, their websites say otherwise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockina 60 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) Yes their website says they are out....BUT they are taking back orders and at a good price. Sorry when I looked last week they had them. BUT I found some on Classic Arms website...(cut and paste this link) http://catalog.classicarms.us/ Edited January 17, 2011 by Rockina Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkuhlman 0 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Oh ok. I'll look into that. Thanks guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Crap. I just called Classic. They're out too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Mines in the safe right next to the other two Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Yes we're looking at a shortage right now. Apparently next week all will be revealed I'm not holding my breath though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkuhlman 0 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 All will be revealed huh? Lol what is there an info fairy waiting to drop her infinite saiga knowledge or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) All will be revealed huh? Lol what is there an info fairy waiting to drop her infinite saiga knowledge or something? Yeah, we call him BVamp ETA: Here you go: http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=61878&view=findpost&p=591929 Edited January 17, 2011 by VaiFanatic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danklab 57 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) Damn... I just hope I can find one at the gun show coming up. I'd be happy with either barrel if I could get ahold of one for decent cost. edit: I didn't realize you posted this in 7.62x39. I was looking at new content. I'm going to be getting the .308 if I can find one. Edited January 20, 2011 by danklab Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Damn... I just hope I can find one at the gun show coming up. I'd be happy with either barrel if I could get ahold of one for decent cost. edit: I didn't realize you posted this in 7.62x39. I was looking at new content. I'm going to be getting the .308 if I can find one. The .308s seem to be just as difficult to find, so I'd wager to say anything said in here would apply to them as well. By this time next week, BVamp should be enlightening us as to what the damn deal is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SovietSurplus 3 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 My local shop has them in stock at 350 each, got a 223 a couple weeks ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ICarryIWB 2 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) From much looking around on forum.saiga-12.com, the general consensus is that the importer has changed from Russian American Armory, to a company called Mercury Hermes; hence the sudden shortage. Some forum members have already mentioned picking up some Saiga rifles with the new importer's name etched into the receiver. The discussion of the so-called shortage has been brought up more than once. It would be convenient if all of this could be merged into one thread. I'm in the same boat though. I'm trying to get a .223 to put next to my 12 and 7.62x39, but the shop seems stressed out about not having any, and claims to be trying to get them. My local shop could not provide me with an approximate date as to when the rifles (all calibers are gone) would be back in stock. I'm patiently waiting, but checking back here on a daily basis as usual. Edited January 20, 2011 by ICarryIWB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 CSS has 223's in stock. A few other caliber Saigas as well. http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-510/SAIGA-223--16%22/Detail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 From much looking around on forum.saiga-12.com, the general consensus is that the importer has changed from Russian American Armory, to a company called Mercury Hermes; hence the sudden shortage. Some forum members have already mentioned picking up some Saiga rifles with the new importer's name etched into the receiver. The discussion of the so-called shortage has been brought up more than once. It would be convenient if all of this could be merged into one thread. I'm in the same boat though. I'm trying to get a .223 to put next to my 12 and 7.62x39, but the shop seems stressed out about not having any, and claims to be trying to get them. My local shop could not provide me with an approximate date as to when the rifles (all calibers are gone) would be back in stock. I'm patiently waiting, but checking back here on a daily basis as usual. PM BVamp to see if he'll tell you anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danklab 57 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 The bad thing about the shops around here is that they don't really care to keep them in stock. They're still not big sellers around here, which means that if they do get one it won't move too quickly, but it's also hard to find one locally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 The bad thing about the shops around here is that they don't really care to keep them in stock. They're still not big sellers around here, which means that if they do get one it won't move too quickly, but it's also hard to find one locally. Yeah, I've been looking for a 5.45, because FFL transfer fees here are $50+ so I'd be better off buying local anyway, including tax. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ICarryIWB 2 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 CSS has 223's in stock. A few other caliber Saigas as well. http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-510/SAIGA-223--16%22/Detail $350 is a bit much for me, partner. I bought my 7.62x39mm for $305, and the .223s were priced the same. I just hope they won't increase in price, once they've got them back in. I bought my Saiga 12 a matter of months ago for $465, and they've already bumped them up to $505, locally. It wouldn't shock me if they were into the $350 range, like CSS, once they're back on the wall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 There is one sitting on the wall of one of my local gun shops, right next to a Saiga 12. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 There is one sitting on the wall of one of my local gun shops, right next to a Saiga 12. My birthday is coming up soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danklab 57 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 The bad thing about the shops around here is that they don't really care to keep them in stock. They're still not big sellers around here, which means that if they do get one it won't move too quickly, but it's also hard to find one locally. Yeah, I've been looking for a 5.45, because FFL transfer fees here are $50+ so I'd be better off buying local anyway, including tax. Same here... nobody around here does FFL transfers affordably. They're all in the range of $50 to $65.. so I'm better off paying $20 or $30 more than the going rate for the rifle itself if I can find one anywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wulf 4 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) The bad thing about the shops around here is that they don't really care to keep them in stock. They're still not big sellers around here, which means that if they do get one it won't move too quickly, but it's also hard to find one locally. Yeah, I've been looking for a 5.45, because FFL transfer fees here are $50+ so I'd be better off buying local anyway, including tax. Same here... nobody around here does FFL transfers affordably. They're all in the range of $50 to $65.. so I'm better off paying $20 or $30 more than the going rate for the rifle itself if I can find one anywhere. Wow, Around here in California 50$ IS the cheapest transfer fee, not to mention most FFLs will add sales tax for out of state dealer orders. I just bit the bullet after 2 months of shopping on a backordered 7.62. They claimed they would be in stock the first week of february. Oh and hi guys, new lurker finally registered. Edited January 27, 2011 by wulf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wulf 4 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I don't know if its against rules to post links to other forums, but over at calguns Atlantic Arms contributed to a few threads on this topic saying: Yes there was a change of importer thus the diffrent stamping and All of the incoming rifles that are marked Legion should have Dimples ' date=' Legion is a branch of the Izmash Arsenal and considered to be a step above the standard Saiga rifles. Russian American Armory is still involved in the distribution of the product lines but also have partner handling the imports Thus the new markings. We are a distributor for them and have IZ 132 & IZ 240 rifles in stock however do not expect more until 2011.[/quote'] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Interesting, this week is almost done, and no word from BVamp on the status of Saiga rifles. Say it ain't so!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtwin 219 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Some changes in the rank, for Saigas! It seems as though it is coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wulf 4 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Yes.. and hopefully quickly enough for me to get my Saiga (fingers crossed mercury - hermes). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 It is now Friday, and still no word from BVamp on anything. He did say the week after SHOT show all would become clear right? And that's this week right? I must be losing my sense of time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wulf 4 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Yeah I saw that post too..... Funny I already have ammo and mags and other accessories for a gun that's on backorder. Oh well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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