GreenDragon64 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I am buying a new stock Saiga 12ga shotgun tomorrow and was curious as to what brand of mags run the most reliably? I will be using this gun in open div 3 gun, and I was also wondering about what type of upgrades will give me a 3 gun friendly setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CStrabala Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I like R&R products. I use his magwell and mags, never had a problem. Just put on his mid-brake, and I don't know if it does that much but it looks cool. Left side charge handle is nice, the bolt is harder than hell. So be careful drilling and tapping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Stock Saigas are very hit or miss and generally miss. I would save your money and get a full custom from R&R. If that is out of reach get a Vepr or a AKDAL. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug H. Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) I'd be careful recommending Akdals, starting to hear about problems with the plastic lower cracking. If you do get an Akdal, plan on replacing the lower with a Firebird aluminum one. I watched 2 Akdals crash and burn on my squad alone at Ironman this past weekend. One was heavily modded and the other was stock. The guy with the modded Akdal that puked finished the last 9 stages with my R&R Saiga backup gun. As for Saigas, I think a stock one is a good choice for a guy who likes to do his own work. Check out www.forum.saiga-12.com for lots of great info.Doug Edited June 6, 2013 by Doug H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeAZ Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 How much $$$ are you spending/can you do your own work?.. Saiga, if you can. Do as suggested ...go to the Saiga/forums site. Opening the gas ports is almost a given (no biggie) and your going to have to profile the hammer and bolt. I have the JTE magwell & 12 rd. SGM mags, Since capacity/function is the game....the R&R mags (16 or 20) and their side release mechanism mag well might be a better choise..I sold my JM Mossberg ...never got the hang of speed loading it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'd be careful recommending Akdals, starting to hear about problems with the plastic lower cracking. If you do get and Akdal, plan on replacing the lower with a Firebird aluminum one. I watched 2 Akdals crash and burn on my squad alone at Ironman this past weekend. One was heavily modded and the other was stock. The guy with the modded Akdal that puked finished the last 9 stages with my R&R Saiga backup gun. As for Saigas, I think a stock one is a good choice for a guy who likes to do his own work. Check out www.forum.saiga-12.com for lots of great info. Doug Good to know. Just think a year or so ago people were calling the AKDAL the Saiga killer and so far that has not been the case. Got Rob building a 2nd full open Saiga for me now. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhere2 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I use the JTE magwell and SGM mags. I have not had any problems with either. The R&R are nice though. I went with the JTE so I could switch back to drums if I wanted but haven't found the need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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