csspecs 1,987 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 That magazine is goofy looking.. I'd like to see more pictures of it from the other side and disassembled. Buy one and make some new mags for it. I am considering it.. However my projects list is REALLY long already. So I'll just call it a maybe for now. I'd also want to wait and see what the other players are planning. And wait for five or six shipments of them to come in... It could end up like that SAS-12 that Century brought in... I can't invest in tooling until I see some guns piling up 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I am considering it.. However my projects list is REALLY long already. So I'll just call it a maybe for now. I'd also want to wait and see what the other players are planning. And wait for five or six shipments of them to come in... It could end up like that SAS-12 that Century brought in... I can't invest in tooling until I see some guns piling up i thought that was a good thing to say, i just hit the wrong rep button. sorry buddy. i got quick fingers and bad aim tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 The mags are not goofy looking in person. They look stout, work smoothly and have a rubber bumper on the bottom plate. The gun runs well and is going to be a great platform going forward. It runs about the same ammo range as the S12. Big deep magwell for direct insertion, mags that drop free, threaded for Remchokes, LR and manual BHO that WORKS PERFECTLY; this gun addresses many of the S12's shortcomings. It's not as easily modified as the S12, though. Most of the popular mods aren't something that a homebuilder could handle. Hell, it's extremely difficul justt to disassemble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
topmaul 42 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 The mags are not goofy looking in person. They look stout, work smoothly and have a rubber bumper on the bottom plate. The gun runs well and is going to be a great platform going forward. It runs about the same ammo range as the S12. Big deep magwell for direct insertion, mags that drop free, threaded for Remchokes, LR and manual BHO that WORKS PERFECTLY; this gun addresses many of the S12's shortcomings. It's not as easily modified as the S12, though. Most of the popular mods aren't something that a homebuilder could handle. Hell, it's extremely difficul justt to disassemble. Is it simply another semi automatic shotgun rapped up in an AR looking shell? I have been toying with an AR shotgun idea for a while now but I lack the skill, money, and time to bring it to life. Perhaps after I retire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Racer 27 37 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 The mags are not goofy looking in person. They look stout, work smoothly and have a rubber bumper on the bottom plate. The gun runs well and is going to be a great platform going forward. It runs about the same ammo range as the S12. Big deep magwell for direct insertion, mags that drop free, threaded for Remchokes, LR and manual BHO that WORKS PERFECTLY; this gun addresses many of the S12's shortcomings. It's not as easily modified as the S12, though. Most of the popular mods aren't something that a homebuilder could handle. Hell, it's extremely difficul justt to disassemble. Bob keep it up and you guys are going to talk me into buying one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 The SBS is in work now. I should have it ready for pics by Monday. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaNoobie 66 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 When and where will these be for sale? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Russian American Armory is the sole U.S. importer, and my understanding is they air-freighted the first 100 guns into the country at a considerable cost and are now shipping single test units to various people for evaluation. If all goes well, they will then bring in a container full on a cargo boat. I don't have any specifics as to when that might be. I don't know if the single test units that were sold to a few dealers and distributors will be resold or not. I suppose that is up to the dealers. But my guess is that most dealers will shoot the gun a few hundred rounds then cash it in on GunStroker. I assure you....I am keeping mine. Tony Rumore Tromix Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevin.rose0@gmail.com 62 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I have been toying with an AR shotgun idea for a while now but I lack the skill, money, and time to bring it to life. Perhaps after I retire. In a perfect world I'd want to buy a 12 gauge upper and mags for an AR-10. It's not a perfect world, and I'd like a safety that I can actually use under stress. So hmm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atlantic Firearms.com 170 Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Guys & Gals we will be offering the shotguns in the future but it will probably be a few months before we have them ready to ship . At this time RAA wants them thoroughly tested before releasing them for general sale . It is great that RAA wants to take the time to T&E the units before release to make sure they will stand up to the demands of the gun community. Once again Tromix is a pioneer in the development of another great aftermarket shotgun modification and accessory market . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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FORKLIFT352 63 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I hope Akdel dident send the "good ones" for the T&E. And start shipping mass piles of poop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
supertex 242 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I hope Akdel dident send the "good ones" for the T&E. And start shipping mass piles of poop. are you talking about a "Raki Special" ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) I dont have one in hand to check yet (I will), but by chance, does that front sight line up with, say, an AK rail on a saiga that has a red dot on it, or can it be made to? or is it a bit off? seems high, the front sight, if i were to move it over to my saiga and try to colocate it with a dot..... it almost looks on scale photos as if its damn near close, though....at least in the ballpark... can one of you guys give me a tenth of an inch measurement where the bottom of the front sight post rests from the top edge of the barrel? or are you gonna make me wait.... Edited May 30, 2011 by Ben Vampatella Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Don't bother with it Ben. The front sight is a plastic piece and is clamped to the barrel. The carry handle is about the same. Really they are the only weak points in an otherwise very nicely made gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FORKLIFT352 63 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I like when BobAsh says "very nicely made gun" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronswin 26 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Don't bother with it Ben. The front sight is a plastic piece and is clamped to the barrel. The carry handle is about the same. Really they are the only weak points in an otherwise very nicely made gun. Bob, Is the action similar to any other currently mass produced shotgun i.e: Remington 1100, Winchester SX? Just curious if it based on a past design or did Akdal start with a clean sheet of paper on this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 interesting, bob. now you have me curious.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper 19 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Is there any idication that spare parts will be available or will it be the same as the Saiga.? Have to buy a doner gun for parts. AND what parts look like potential breakage points if any? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vbrtrmn 167 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 There are some pics at this thread of the internals. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=129382 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whoizrob 3 Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) DELETED ORIGINAL POST Sorry, answered my own question after reading more thoroughly! Edited June 25, 2011 by whoizrob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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