WI_Dave 26 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) Last week I was trying to decide between a new one from the site sponser that had a few for $569 and a used one from a large chain sporting store that had one in another state for $499 with 4 mags. When I called the shop I was told it was a stock Saiga 12 in 95% condition with 4 aftermarket mags but no stock mag. I decided to go that route so I could do a FTF deal after they ship it to my local store. I went to pick it up today and was shocked when they pulled it out of the shipping box, It was converted already. It has 4 AGP mags, 1 stock mag, Tapco trigger assy, Ace folding stock ect. and its a 2007 per serial #. I will tear into it tomorrow and hopefully shoot it. I will post a better pic as well just a little excited about what I got for my money. Edited October 29, 2011 by WI_Dave 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KC913 324 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hopefully they didn't make a mistake and send you some unlucky souls converted Saiga 12 that they had on consignment rather than a used factory S12 sitting next to it. Either way, great find! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WI_Dave 26 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hopefully they didn't make a mistake and send you some unlucky souls converted Saiga 12 that they had on consignment rather than a used factory S12 sitting next to it. Either way, great find! Price tag that was on it had this serial number on it. "Supposedly" it was the only Saiga 12 the whole chain had in stock, (Cabelas) though they had a few 308's. I do hope nobody got screwed that way, but if not I have to assume they paid even less to whoever traded it in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunnybean 939 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) Stole it! Strong work!!! Edited October 29, 2011 by sunnybean 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
inflightmissiletech 27 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) Cabelas. Wow. Strong work. I love finding someone that has no idea what they are selling is worth. Edited October 29, 2011 by inflightmissiletech Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sleepersilverado 3 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I had that bed spread back in the day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lbsrdi 1,078 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I had that bed spread back in the day. Same here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I often wonder how many vodka specials go for really cheap because the owners think they're just pieces of shit & never try to get them running? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PROBIKE101 0 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 i believe that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beefcakeb99 572 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I often wonder how many vodka specials go for really cheap because the owners think they're just pieces of shit & never try to get them running? nowhere near enough! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 That is a great deal! Congrats! It's nice to be reminded that when you look around, you might hit the lottery This is a great forum, welcome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leadsled 40 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Buy a Lotto ticket quickly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bridis 319 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Awesome find... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James Fenton 3 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Don't get any better than that! Super deal. Now shoot the hell out of it & report back. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan 14 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) I had that bed spread back in the day. Same here Me too. Somewhere around 2000-2003... Oh- and Dave, looks like you got a heck of a deal. I spent almost $800 on mine back in late spring. I have a feeling prices either have stabilized or will remain low since the BATF is dealing with a lot of bad press and is stuck in "damage control" versus "take your rights" mode. Edited October 29, 2011 by Vulcan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WI_Dave 26 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks guys! I disassembled her this morning. The hammer and puck have no markings on them, should I assume they are factory? Its kinda weird to me that the pg and trigger assy are all tapco but hammer has no markings. Also it has 4 gas ports. If the hammer and puck are stock I will have to order some stuff today to be compliant I believe ( I want to change puck and muzzle end anyhow) Now to find somewhere today that will let me dump a few mags quick without kicking me out. I will be trying the cheap federal bulk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elvis christ 451 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Shit man, that is a wicked hustle. BTW, from what I can see, your gun is compliant, if you're using the agp mags. 3 parts on the mags, 1 part on the pistol grip, 1 part on the stock, and at least one part on the fcg, although i'd be willing to bet the whole fcg is tapco, unless someone didn't want to profile the tapco hammer, and just reused the original hammer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseybacon 10 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Wouldn't be surprised if they reused the original hammer. I did that for a short period of time when I first converted mine. I was initially too lazy to make the necessary modification to the Tapco trigger and just tossed the original back in. It didn't stay that way for long as the trigger pull was RIDICULOUSLY light, almost to the point of being a safety hazzard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saltydecimator 482 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 ya mega score, its nice to see a good deal in all the super jewing thats been going on. on mean when else do you bolt parts on a gun and then charge MORE than the parts cost for thew gun. if its used its used. means worth less. NOT the case with saigas. so interesting... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WI_Dave 26 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Just went and shot some clays. I took 2 guns and about 50 rounds of 3 year old cheap winchester bulk I had laying around and a brand new 100 pack of Federal. Ran about 80-85 rounds thru the Saiga using both types of shells and it ran it flawlessly. No fast dumps but 2-3 shot bursts. I wasn't hitting much but I kinda wanted to miss so I could take more follow-up shots. My Weatherby 82 had 2 fte's with the winchester shells but ran trouble free with the Federal. Only ran about 30 rounds thru it total, it was more fun shooting the Saiga. So far my impression is this gun could run ammo my other semi auto could not, I am very happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vitamink 90 Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 +1 on the bedspread... and i had it on a waterbed (beat that) Good deal on the gun too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Good find! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ewoketeer 35 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 OP -- nice avatar you have there, good find. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WI_Dave 26 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) Picked up a pro mag drum and had to go try her out. Dumped it twice, this video is the second one cause phone didnt record first one properly, Zero problems out of the gun so far. I know I'm not very fast on the trigger yet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ0frVHJF40&feature=feedu Edited November 5, 2011 by WI_Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Kenny 144 Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0WCHKbZPRI Buy a Lotto ticket quickly. Too late, already burned up his good luck for the year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2ndAmendican 23 Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Dude, that is a steal !!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously nice score. And you dumped the Promag plenty fast enough to take care of any Zombies that you might need to dispatch. They seriously need a properly converted and reliability modded Saiga 12 on AMC's The Walking Dead"!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gremlinx 20 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 I picked up another S12 last month for $455 out the door. The guy didn't like it and traded it for a new Benelli. Deals are still out there! Good job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseybacon 10 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 What is it with people and Benellis anyway? I had an opportunity to shoot two of them on two seperate occasions, an M4 and the other I don't recall the model. Both recoiled really hard and really weren't anything to write home about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
12GH34T 0 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 nice, and i mean nice deal (STEAL).....that to me sir sounds like a sore D***, you can't beat it What is it with people and Benellis anyway? I had an opportunity to shoot two of them on two seperate occasions, an M4 and the other I don't recall the model. Both recoiled really hard and really weren't anything to write home about. your on crack- ....recoiled hard? did u ever consider what loads you/they were running? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renegade331 31 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 What is it with people and Benellis anyway? I had an opportunity to shoot two of them on two seperate occasions, an M4 and the other I don't recall the model. Both recoiled really hard and really weren't anything to write home about. You ever shot a SBE (super black eagle)...? ya might change your mind after one of them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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