Saiga 12 Gauge Shotgun

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Saiga 12 Gauge Auto Loading Shotgun

Imagine an AK-47 loaded with 12 gauge 00 buckshot. That is exactly what the Saiga 12 is. The basic weapon design is an adaptation of the AK-47 assault rifle modified to accept a 12 gauge shotgun round in 2 3/4 or 3 inch lengths. Magazine sizes range from five to 25. You can spend your retirement account on something useful now...shotgun shells! Images by New Sidons Photo

Demonstration of Saiga Shotguns produced by Izmash Weapons Factory

By: Izmash Weapons Factory

Official video demonstration from the manufacturer of the Saiga 12
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Will "assault" style weapons soon be banned for sale by the current U.S. administration.

There are currently hundreds of weapons sold every day that would have been banned just a few years ago under the Clinton era prohibitions that were allowed to expire. Many are purchasing weapons as fast as they can for fear they will soon be unavailable for sale in the U.S.

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Should the Saiga 12 continue to be available for sale in the U.S.?

Why or why not?

Should the Saiga 12 continue to be available for sale in the U.S.?

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Yes it is just a shotgun!

BlackWulf says:

I think the Saiga 12 gauge shotgun should continue to be allowed for sale and ownership in the US. It is a very fine weapon and can be used for hunting or for personal defense. The Saiga 12 will be my next firearm purchase.

Inch says:

Guys since when do they need a reason to ban anything?

grinchi says:

Make all the gun regulations and bans you want. In the end, criminals will still be able to aquire guns.

MarkS says:

There really isn't any reason why the Saiga 12 Shotgun or other shotgun imports should be banned. I think the Saiga 12 would be a good Home Defense weapon. In fact, I would like to purchase one if they're available. Besides being a good Home Defense shotgun, I think it would be "Fun" to shoot at all kinds of targets like, melons, gallon water jugs, clay pigeons, and paper targets just to name a few. I have owned a gun since I was 8 years old when my dad bought me a BB Gun and 12 when he bought me my first Shotgun. I grew up Hunting, belonged to the youth Skeet Shooting Teams, competed with .22 rifles at the Summer Conservation Camp the local Rod & Gun club voted to send myself and another teen to when I was 13. In most of my Adult working life a pistol was one of my everyday tools that I carried. I regularly go to a local Rod & Gun Club which has a great indoor shooting range which has a wonderful climate control system for year around comfort, and the facility is kept very, very clean and in order. I really enjoy shooting very much.

mrzdl442 says:

It is our right to be able to own guns like the Saiga if we like. If guns like these are banned it wont make it any harder for a criminal to obtain one. Criminals don't care if the thing is legal or not, they will still get them if they want. so who would it be hurting more, the good, or the bad and the ugly. Its simple to me.

ChiroAustin says:

It's just such a machine! great rifle!

Jeff says:

Yes, they should be 100% available to any and every citizen who is legally allowed to own a firearm.

No, people that want guns are nuts.

JC says:

Better not be! it will be their last mistake

David says:

when was time some one did a drive by with a saiga 12

wassssaaaapppppp!! says:

yes, are corvetts , vipers ,ferrarri's,cobra's or mega speed intel processors still for sale ???????????????????/ or r u you freakin dorks! Lacking any common sense or deductive reasoning skills!

AMERICA says:

NO!

dan says:

yes, it is no different than any other semiauto shotgun, other than the way it looks. people should get more information before they ban something because it looks like a machine gun, i have a ruger 10-22 the same operating system as the other billion out there sold legally! but it looks scary so you better ban all of them. the hummer h1 and h2 look like a military vehicle, the are not, quit being stupid

 
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Saiga 12 Built to Full Auto (Available only with a class 3 license)

By Youtube User: wraithmakercqb

This is a demonstration of a full auto Saiga 12 with a 20 round drum magazine.
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Saiga 12 Disassembly

Demonstration of dissasembly of the Saiga 12

A short video demonstrating the dissassembly of the Saiga 12.
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