Customer Reviews for EUROPEAN AMERICAN ARMORY SAIGA Semi-Automatic 12 Gauge 3" 5+1 Capacity 19" Barrel
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09/12/2015
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I would've gave it 3 stars, BUT I'm giving it 4 because of its potential after performing proper upgrades to get it running correctly and converting it to a pistol grip with adjustable stock. It can also run 20 round drums and is a blast to shoot. From the factory quality was less than par, but after around $500 in upgrades and l sold it and replaced it with a VEPR 12 with no regrets.
12/22/2014
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A good shotgun to own. Had to get myself one of these. It shoots OK,not flawless but it is cool and I am still glad I have one. Great riot control/home protection weapon.
07/09/2014
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Amazing gun. Works flawlessly with decently-powered shot and slugs. Love this gun!
10/21/2012
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First purchase from buds very impressed! I love my saiga!
08/23/2012
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A great shooting gun. it comes neutered with a plain stock and bad trigger. Put some money and work into her and she's one of the best semi-autos you can own. I've fired everything from low brass birdshot to 3" magnums. The gun runs great.
06/09/2012
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Gun is awesome. Best on the market for a reliable semi-auto shotgun. Can't beat the price here. Plus If you buy auto gas plug you can shoot cheap ammo with out any problems and without switching plugs in and out.
05/02/2012
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Awesome, very fun gun - with some pretty cheap swap out parts, this baby will eat anything you throw into it!! We'll worth the money. AK style receiver is old hat for me and is really reliable. Best auto shotgun I've ever owned. Look forward to ordering from Bud's again. Awesome honorable company!! Thanks Buds!!
02/18/2012
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Out of the box it was very clean, not too greasy as other AKS and russian guns come. Mine jams alot of walmarts federal ammo, but they make a replacement spring and gas cap for that. Its like $40 or so. Overall happy with this gun.
02/15/2012
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sweeeeeeeeeet shotgun!!!!!!!!!!! a tip for anyone that dosent want to buy all the extra parts and replace the springs so you can shoot low brass ammo, buy federal target load from where ever it has alot more kick than the other low brass stuff. i put 800 rounds through it so far and only one jam. i got a muzzle break for mine and a 12 round clip. the muzzle break does such a great job directing the sound away from me i can hear the action when it cycles. how cool is that. the only thing i will say bad about this gun it there is alot of cheap clips and parts out there and the 12 round clip i got is nowhere near the quality of the 5 round clip that came with it so careful what you buy. i plan on getting a drum mag from buds whenever they have them in stock again. thanks to buds for another great gun. ruskie guns rule!!!
02/10/2012
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Just recieved my Saga 12 and love it. Fast shipping by Buds and the E-check layaway program I used over a month was great addition and hassle free. Shipping took about 5 days from payment to tracking numbers provided. Nothing but good to say so far about buds so went ahead and purchased another firearm today. Saiga showed up in great condition, securly packed, and not a flaw on the piece. By far the lowest price I have found for the Saiga when I got it, but they are going up and getting harder to find so grab them now before they go away or become too hard to find. Taking to range soon to try this bad boy out, a little concerned of the setting of high vs low brass, but will tinker and hopefully have good results as would rather shoot some #6 shot then Buck or slug for playing.
09/15/2011
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Another flawless Buds transaction! Now on to the Saiga 12. Throughly inspected the gun. Fit & finish was excellent. Correct 3 ea gas ports and all were aligned and drilled thru properly.Cleaned & lubed with Militec. . Gas port set to position #1. Loaded 3 ea. 5 round mags with Federal 3" Mag BB loads, S&B 2.75" high brass 00 Buck and Winchester 3" Heavy Coyote loads. Also tried Federal 3" Sabot slugs. 100% flawless operation. Even with the after market ported muzzle break recoil was stout with the 3" loads. The 2.75" 00 Buck were super smooth. (need to get some more of that stuff!) Tried some ultra light target loads (not approved for use) in position #1 and got a FTE right away. Moved the gas port to position #2 and retried. Got one FTE every mag. This is not a surprise as these loads will not cycle the gun properly from everything I have read but they were all the bird loads I had and are just too light. So I have a multi setting gas port on BO which is suppose to help but the real fix is breaking in the gun with 300 rounds or so. I put maybe 100 rounds thru it today and decided to give my shoulder a rest. Very fun gun to shoot with rapid double taps very easy to do. You go thru those 5 round mags pretty quick. This is a lot of fun to shoot and will be taken out to every range session for break-in completion. Very pleased!!
08/22/2011
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I love this shotgun - the 5 round mag fits perfectly. Took it to the range with some birdshot from Wally World. The sights line up quickly and the weapon performed flawlessly. The recoil is nothing compared with a pump shotgun due to the internal mechanism. Sadly, I'm military returning to CA and this weapon is not legal in CA - so after searching high and low for one of these, buying it at auction for more than I was hoping to pay, and firing all of 6 rounds out of the thing - it has to go. Hoping to trade-in with Buds - Brandon and Co. have been awesome so far. Anytime there has been an issue, they have done their best to accommodate. I really appreciate that and am a big fan of Buds.
05/17/2010
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This was my first online gun purchase and Buds didn't dissappoint. Alright onto the gun, this is a great shotgun the heavier the shot the better these shotguns cycle. Although i got lucky and mine cycled Federal target loads out of the box. I have converted mine with a pistol, side folding stock, 12 rd drum and a muzzle break. Waiting on my MD20 and my extended quad rails. I have had it now for almost a month and it just keeps getting better and better. Thanks Buds i will definatley be purchasing weapons from you in the future.
05/17/2010
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Cant believe an Okie from Muskogee could actually guy a Russian made shotgun! But, it came from Buds, good price, and it is brand spanking new. Kinda smells funny, but, I am sure that is just the stinch of communism that will soon go away as I plan on converting it with a lots of MADE IN THE USA PARTS! Starting with a MD-20 round mag, a quad rail sytem, thread the barrel and put on a cool looking flash suppressor, and more neat stuff and of course get a Good American Finish put on it and get rid of that old Commy black stuff! It will become by trophy gun when I get finished with it. Bud, you did great again, as always! thank you so much! One very happy customer! Bob
04/21/2009
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this is a fun gun to shoot, especially with a hi-cap mag. it's not a pretty gun and it is pretty heavy, but it works... if you don't mind owning a russian gun. designed and built by IZHMASH factory. check out some of the youtube videos to learn more information. this gun used to sell for about half of what it is selling for now - but that's pretty much the case with any black gun or semi auto where there is fear that obama will mess with the Constitution.