tbryanh 11 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I want to take a poll of people who own a Saiga rifle. How many rounds have you fired? Has your firing pin ever broke? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mogunner 240 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 A lot. I don't count, I just shoot till I run out then buy more. No. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtwin 219 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Rounds? I don't know but would say comfortably, thousands. Broke? Not one bit, well....except my wallet from time to time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) Never broke anything except a carrier and I was trying to break something when it happened. I have no clue how many rounds I have fired, but I usually fire between 300-400 in an average session these days and have fired as many as 800 in one session. Test firing is usually 200 rounds per newly refined S12. ETA: sorry, thought I was in Saiga 12.... Edited November 29, 2012 by evlblkwpnz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Over 2,000rds through my 5.45 and about 1,500rds through the 7.62. Both firing pins fully intact. I don't understand why you're so worried about this. It is an EXTREMELY rare occurance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saigabob 4 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 More then 7k through my converted 7.62. I've cleaned it maybe 3 times. Last time i "cleaned" it was at the range. Took the dust cover off and sprayed some oil on the everything. Usually go at least 450rds (15 30rd ak mags) normal range session. Only thing i guess i could say broke was my front handguard melted shooting 700 rounds in less then 2 hrs on a 90deg day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsmtsi23 18 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Saiga 7.62x39. Thousands of rounds fired without a single hiccup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tbryanh 11 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) Over 2,000rds through my 5.45 and about 1,500rds through the 7.62. Both firing pins fully intact. I don't understand why you're so worried about this. It is an EXTREMELY rare occurance. I am new to rifles, and I have a Saiga and a Mini 14. The firing pin does break on the Mini 14, and I was wondering if it breaks on the Saiga as often as it does on the Mini 14.. Edited November 29, 2012 by tbryanh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Eagle 839 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Kalashnikov firing pin break you first. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NM0 586 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 1 to 2K on a few. They only seem to run better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S12KS-K 40 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) I'd be surprised if a single one has ever broken, in any AK ever produced. Edited November 30, 2012 by S12KS-K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoughRider666 47 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Over 2,000rds through my 5.45 and about 1,500rds through the 7.62. Both firing pins fully intact. I don't understand why you're so worried about this. It is an EXTREMELY rare occurance. I am new to rifles, and I have a Saiga and a Mini 14. The firing pin does break on the Mini 14, and I was wondering if it breaks on the Saiga as often as it does on the Mini 14.. please tell me this is a sick joke?!? How the hell can you even COMPARE a Mini-14 to an AK?!? Mini-14 = Pansy gun AK/Saiga = PROVEN BATTLE TANK!!! I made the mistake of owning a Mini-14 once. it was the biggest POS ive ever had in my entire life, and I blame that gun for my complete and total hatred of Ruger these days. The gun spit about 6" groups at 50 yards off a sandbag...no joke! it hated steel (bulk) ammo and broke firing pins on a regular basis when i used it due to the Hardened primers. Needless to say I sold it and dont regret it. Edited November 30, 2012 by RoughRider666 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tbryanh 11 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Over 2,000rds through my 5.45 and about 1,500rds through the 7.62. Both firing pins fully intact. I don't understand why you're so worried about this. It is an EXTREMELY rare occurance. I am new to rifles, and I have a Saiga and a Mini 14. The firing pin does break on the Mini 14, and I was wondering if it breaks on the Saiga as often as it does on the Mini 14.. please tell me this is a sick joke?!? How the hell can you even COMPARE a Mini-14 to an AK?!? Mini-14 = Pansy gun AK/Saiga = PROVEN BATTLE TANK!!! I made the mistake of owning a Mini-14 once. it was the biggest POS ive ever had in my entire life, and I blame that gun for my complete and total hatred of Ruger these days. The gun spit about 6" groups at 50 yards off a sandbag...no joke! it hated steel (bulk) ammo and broke firing pins on a regular basis when i used it due to the Hardened primers. Needless to say I sold it and dont regret it. Just traded my Mini 14 for a Saiga in 223. Both rifles were about 3 months old with only about 200 rounds fired through each. I got a few extras with the Saiga to "even out" the deal, soft carrying case and 2 scope mounting rails. Couldn't feel better right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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