dubya 198 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hate to say it but no. The factory stock, handguard, and trigger SUCK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
555JM 10 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I actually like the sporting configuration. Like it was said previously, they are great carbines based on the worlds most reliable platform. You and me, both. I regard them as cheaper, tougher, more reliable versions of the Mini 14/30...and I happen to like the Minis. As a mfg. engineer, I lived by "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" for many years. The sporter Saiga ain't broke. If I want fine triggers and better balance, I'll shoot my hunting rifles. This has turned out to be the right approach. Here in NY a converted Saiga now has to be registered; not so if unconverted. I'll take unconverted/unregistered over converted/registered any day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Yes. Converted or not, it's a great platform with lot's of calibers. If I hadn't paid attention to the gun-snobs 15 years ago, I would have bought at least ten of them (@ >$200 each), knowing what I know now. They are one of the most reliable guns every created. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billybobf 50 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I wish I could bought all the 30-06 for the sticker price!!! Lol And invested in a few others when they cost less! But yes I am keeping my 12 and 223 mostly stock except mags and compliance parts to use those mags! Sporting all the way! No evil black gun features besides mags Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JaredC 23 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Put me with me in the category with the few that says ......no way. The trigger is terrible on my stock S12. Worst trigger Ive ever handled on a gun of any sort by far. Now if I could at least change that, then yes I would. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lbsrdi 1,078 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'm having a terrible memory of the factory .308 trigger. The only painful trigger slap I have experienced. To answer the question, yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Venia 249 Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 299.99 yes, 499.99 no Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaFL 4 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 For $250. YES ! For $500. NO ! But I have more than one fully converted and luv them ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wicat3 1 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 I have to say I currently live this situation. I am not legally able to convert my sportster because of my state laws But I was looking for a toy and a good battle rifle. Around here AR pre banned are going for 2500 bucks or more. Most are selling uppers and lowers at 1200. I bought my saiga for around 500 with FFL fees and shipping. To me the ammo is cheap and the gun shoots great. I can still put a great sight on it and change the hand guard to be more practical. So for me yes I would buy another saiga over other rifles out there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inspector 12 37 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 I have bought a couple of Saigas in the past year, but I bought them with the idea that I am going to convert them. So far I have done my S 12 and am very happy with the results. I am also gathering parts to convert a 7.62 X 39 and a 5.45 X 39. As I considered options on currently available AK builds, seems most are hit and miss in terms of quality. I figured the Saiga as imported generally functions well and things like the trigger and ergonomics can be addressed with currently available parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunman1 1,753 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Well I did, in fact it is still in the back of the safe, just like it came out of the box, S12. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 For the last few months, I would have answered "no" for the S12 vs V12 based on feature list per price. Except for a competition build or anything that you want an AR like stock on. Then convert a 030 variant. With the IZ-433 based packages that legion has out, at prices posted last week, it is again closely tied with V12, and the choice would depend to me on what format you want to end up with. I'd take whichever got me the right combination of parts for the right money and be happy with it. IMO, unless you have a reason to keep the "sporterized" layout. Cost of a S12 plus conversion is so close to one of the fancy LRBHO models either 030 or V12 that you may as well just get one of those. The 108 and 109 are great guns, but the magwell and LRBHO are a clear improvement. *counterpoint* if you want to shoot magnums all day or want the softest shooting gun, or want to make an SBS, I still think the IZ-109 type gas block is superior, especially when combined with a modded auto plug. A factory model with the 109 style gas block and the rear sight block, ust cover, LRBHO and magwelll of the 030 family would be my preferred choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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