What in the heck is a Cheetah?

[twinhairdryers 2]

so, what is this thing for 600 bucks? 

Cheetah Model CH12HF.

 

from centerfire systems.  looks sorta like a Saiga or the Turkish ones. Must a re-badged something or another but can't figure it out.  Comes with the pistol grip.

 

https://www.centerfiresystems.com/p-9511-cheetah-model-ch12hf-12ga-shotgun-with-19-barrel-with-free-sgm-tactical-forearm-and-muzzle-brake.aspx?keyword=sg0035&utm_source=Centerfire+Systems&utm_campaign=12d8e4010c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_06_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a17d16ad3c-12d8e4010c-128126093

[Heartbreaker 1,085]

Looks like the DDI-12

[libertarian 108]

Looks just like a chinese knock off of a chinese knockoff of a Saiga 12

[David Mark 2,452]

Under Specificatios:

 

• Used to be called "DDI12"

 

Reading is fundamental.

[mac66 12]

It's a DDI 12.   Looking around the internet is looks like DDI 12s are running around $600 by itself if you can find one in stock. this one with free shipping, free forearm, muzzle comp and 4 hi cap mags looks like a good deal.  Reviews on the DDI 12 are generally positive. It has some features I like better than my early production Saiga like the sights, left side charging handle and safety not to mention that you don't have to convert it.   I handled one at a shop a couple months ago and it seemed to be build as well as my Saiga if that is saying anything.

 

Considering you can't even find a Vepr in stock anymore even at a couple hundred bucks more, this might be the only game in town for this type a shotgun.

Edited June 22, 2017 by mac66

[gpqueen 545]

The Cheetah 12 is a DDI 12, a new importer (SDS Imports) had to change the name, but it's the same weapon.  Many Saiga 12 parts will fit like handguards and muzzle brakes.  You can also put a M4 stock on with no modifications (just parts).  It is a good option for the price given that VEPRs are now banned and the Kalashnikov USA shotgun is 800+.

[gunfun 3,931]

I think I would prefer to pay $200 more for a version that I don't have to worry about breaking when used with full power shells.

Also $800 for the Kusa gun vs $600 + ~ $150 in 922® parts is a more accurate comparison of the costs.

[mac66 12]

I think I would prefer to pay $200 more for a version that I don't have to worry about breaking when used with full power shells.

Also $800 for the Kusa gun vs $600 + ~ $150 in 922® parts is a more accurate comparison of the costs.

 

Except you don't have to convert the DDI12/Cheetah. It already comes with just about everything you need including hi-cap mags.

[gunfun 3,931]

And a spare carrier?

[FL Thunder Stick 21]

Does it look like this?

 

 

DDI-12, a Saiga clone, at Centerfire Systems for $439.99!!!!!!

 

Get one before they are gone! Here is my thread on this gun over on Glock Talk:

 

https://www.glocktalk.com/threads/my-new-ddi-12-saiga-clone-awesome.1668824/

 

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

 

Alan

[patriot 7,197]

I think I would prefer to pay $200 more for a version that I don't have to worry about breaking when used with full power shells.

Also $800 for the Kusa gun vs $600 + ~ $150 in 922® parts is a more accurate comparison of the costs.

I'll stay away from the copies too. There's a REASON they copied the Saiga. They recognized a great gun, and ripped off the design and cut some corners to make a quick buck. It's the Chinese way.

[Ronin38 2,117]

World's Fastest Land Animal:

 

Well... somebody had to, right? 

[patriot 7,197]

World's Fastest Land Animal:

 

Well... somebody had to, right? 

I guess you've never seen a hood rat steal a purse before. 

[gunfun 3,931]

 

I think I would prefer to pay $200 more for a version that I don't have to worry about breaking when used with full power shells.

Also $800 for the Kusa gun vs $600 + ~ $150 in 922® parts is a more accurate comparison of the costs.

I'll stay away from the copies too. There's a REASON they copied the Saiga. They recognized a great gun, and ripped off the design and cut some corners to make a quick buck. It's the Chinese way.

 

 

K-Usa guns aren't chinese.

[patriot 7,197]

 

 

I think I would prefer to pay $200 more for a version that I don't have to worry about breaking when used with full power shells.

Also $800 for the Kusa gun vs $600 + ~ $150 in 922® parts is a more accurate comparison of the costs.

I'll stay away from the copies too. There's a REASON they copied the Saiga. They recognized a great gun, and ripped off the design and cut some corners to make a quick buck. It's the Chinese way.

 

 

K-Usa guns aren't chinese.

 

Never said they were. It IS the Chinese way, along with others. It's much easier to rip off someone else's design than spend $$$ designing something yourself. With little to no R&D costs, they can easily undercut the original designer. That's why we have patent law.here in the US.

[saltydecimator 482]

 

I think I would prefer to pay $200 more for a version that I don't have to worry about breaking when used with full power shells.

Also $800 for the Kusa gun vs $600 + ~ $150 in 922® parts is a more accurate comparison of the costs.

 

Except you don't have to convert the DDI12/Cheetah. It already comes with just about everything you need including hi-cap mags.

 

except the metal its composed of isnt ideal, and like gunfun said, bolts and carriers have been known to fail, and reallllllly prematurely

[gunfun 3,931]

Also whole we know that ddi used enough U.S.A. made parts to ensure 922® compliance, we don't actually know that the same it's true for the current importer.