Saiga 12 Shotgun Review: Saiga 12 Magazines Issue
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In a world of conventionality, picking out something new is steadily becoming a thing of the past. Similarly firearms (in this instance shotguns) can be identified the most amateur of newbies due to its recognizable functionality and design. But Izhmash begs to differ and possesses incorporated a distinctive design in their semi-automatic, gas-operated, magazine fed rotating bolt shotgun; the Saiga 12. Built upon the shape and ruggedness of the more notorious AK 47, Saiga 12 is uncommon to the extent that only a handful of companies apart from the manufacturer produce and/or distribute Saiga 12 magazines and parts. On the whole the Saiga shotgun utilizes the Kalashnikov design gain two major plus points in its otherwise unconventional design; reliability, easy handling and simplicity of usage.
Much like other AK weapons, the Saiga also has its variants such as the 12S and the 12K. Another being similar to the Kalashnikov rifle, the Saiga shotgun has additionally been developed looking at the initial design to turn into a more enhanced firearm. Lighter polymer materials form the butt stock and forearm, a long trigger guard enables handling from the weapon despite gloved hands. Accessories could be mounted on the gun with aid of a rail on the left side of the receiver. Despite combining aspects from traditional Russian weaponry to latest firearm technology, the Saiga 12 is suffering from lack of business. This is due to the deficiency of authentic manufacturers for Saiga 12 magazines, accessories and parts. Variants are available having side optic rails and V notch/leaf stern iron sights resulting in high accuracy which is also with the smooth bore barrel that causes projectile shot to spin thus enhancing accuracy and range.
For ar-15 magazine parts - that are rare to locate - can be found in various forms and house similarly diverse types of ammunition. The therapy lamp magazine has a capacity that ranges from an average 8 with a 20-round drum. The Saiga 12 fires many kinds of shells thrown in it. Long range slugs, and low velocity luminous rounds buckshot. Different Saiga 12 magazines for sale can be found alongside their individual ammo; the second easily obtainable from gun stores.
