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New Saiga-12 Details

By Richard on November 1, 2012 No Comments

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We have more details on the new Saiga-12 being developed by Izhmash.

As I reported back in May, a new Saiga-12 shotgun has been designed for the competition market.  Currently, Izmash is showing the shotgun at various shooting events and expos and is planning on shipping it to the consumer market in late 2012 or in the early part of 2013.

The new Saiga-12 shotguns have a variety of features that make them more conducive to competition, including a push button magazine release, flared magazine well, Magpul CTR adjustable stock and a serious looking muzzle brake.  Right now, the shotguns are only planned in 12 gauge.

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More on the New Saiga-12

By Richard on June 27, 2012 No Comments

The new Saiga-12 appears to be on track for import into the United States according to information from Izhmash.  Additionally, overall shipments of firearms from Izhmash to the US is expected to “…increase significantly.”

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The new Saiga-12 in action during competition.

The new Saiga-12 features a variety of modifications including a push-button magazine release, AR-type buttstock, a new gas system, a unique muzzle brake and more.  I gave a more complete run down on the Saiga-12 last month.

Izhmash is focusing on the police and competition markets for the new shotgun.  While the new Saiga wasn’t announced until recently, several competitors have been running the guns in the European circuit to test them out.  Several competitions have been won with the new guns according to Izhmash.

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New Saiga-12 Shotgun

By Richard on May 29, 2012 2 Comments

Izhmash announced the development of a new Saiga-12 shotgun variant for practical shooting competition.  Saiga-12 fans will likely notice a few differences just from the photo:

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My Russian is not very good, but from what I was able to determine, the new Saiga-12 sports several new features, including:

  • long Picatinny rail on top of the receiver for optics
  • a new muzzle brake
  • compatibility with AR-style buttstocks
  • a new “push button” type magazine release
  • a flared magazine well
  • some type of integral hook on the magazines for carrying on the belt in competitions
  • reworked gas system
  • longer forearm

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