Saiga 12 Shotgun Review: Saiga 12 Magazines Issue

In the world of conventionality, coming up with something new is steadily becoming a thing of the past. Similarly firearms (in cases like this shotguns) can be identified even the most amateur of newbies because of its recognizable design and functionality. But Izhmash begs to differ and it has incorporated a unique design in their semi-automatic, gas-operated, magazine fed rotating bolt shotgun; the Saiga 12. Built upon the form and ruggedness from the more notorious AK 47, Saiga 12 is uncommon to the extent that just a handful of companies apart from the manufacturer produce and/or distribute Saiga 12 magazines and parts. Overall the Saiga shotgun utilizes the Kalashnikov design to attain two major good points in its otherwise unconventional design; reliability, simplicity of handling and ease of usage.

Just like other AK weapons, the Saiga also offers its variants such as the 12S and the 12K. Another similarity to the Kalashnikov rifle, the Saiga shotgun has additionally been developed from its initial design to turn into a more enhanced firearm. Lighter polymer materials form the butt stock and forearm, a long trigger guard enables handling of the weapon despite having gloved hands. Accessories can be mounted on the gun with aid of a rail about the left side of the receiver. Despite combining aspects from traditional Russian weaponry to latest firearm technology, the Saiga 12 suffers from lack of market share. This is due to the scarcity of authentic manufacturers for Saiga 12 magazines, parts and accessories.  

Variants can be found having side optic rails and V notch/leaf stern iron sights resulting in high accuracy that is also aided by the smooth bore barrel that creates projectile shot to spin and hence enhancing accuracy and range.

In terms of [http://www.calameo.com/read/001727318523ee0d68be0 ar-15 magazine capacity] - which are rare to discover - are available in various forms and house similarly diverse kinds of ammunition. This area magazine has a capacity that ranges from the average 8 to a 20-round drum. The Saiga 12 fires many kinds of shells included it. Long range slugs, and low velocity luminous rounds buckshot. Different Saiga 12 magazines on the market can be found alongside their individual ammo; the latter easily obtainable from gun stores.