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What does Saiga-12 stand for?
Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Saiga-12 (/ˈsaɪɡə/) is a 12-gauge shotgun available in a wide range of configurations, patterned after the Kalashnikov series of rifles and named for the Saiga antelope. Like the Kalashnikov rifle variants, it is a rotating bolt, gas-operated gun that feeds from a box magazine.
Is the Saiga 12 a Kalashnikov?
All Saiga-12 configurations are recognizable as Kalashnikov-pattern guns by the large lever-safety on the right side of the receiver, the optic mounting rail on the left side of the receiver and the large top-mounted dust cover held in place by the rear of the recoil spring assembly.
What are the gas settings on the Saiga-12?
The Saiga-12 incorporates an adjustable two-position gas system, with “standard” and “magnum” settings for firing 2-3/4″ and 3″-length shells respectively.
Why is the Saiga-12 not an AK-47?
The Saiga-12 incorporates several features absent on the AK-47 and similar firearms. Since shotgun shells are nearly twice as wide as 7.62×39mm cartridge, the extraction port in the side of the dust cover had to be increased in size.
How big is the barrel on a Saiga 12?
Common Saiga 12 configurations. All these versions are available for purchase by civilians in Russia. Civilian barrel lengths are 17 and 23 inches. The 23″ version comes with a traditional rifle stock or with an AK-style separate pistol grip and folding stock (version S for “skladnaya”, “folding”).
Where is the Saiga-12 made?
The Saiga-12 is manufactured by the arms division of Izhmash, in Russia. It was previously imported into the US by European American Armories, although their agreement expired in 2005 and Izhmash then began exporting through the Russian-American Armory Company. The current export import partner is Wolf Performance Arms.
How many gas settings does a Saiga gas plug have?
This gas plug utilizes 6 different gas settings instead of the factory 2. This is a drop in extended magazine release for your Saiga or Vepr 12 shotgun. Attaches to any Internal or External block to easily allow your bolt on stock to fold.