[horse9640]

You might say I have experience with one. I bought one in 2001 for $400 and sent it off to tromix for conversion in Sept 2007, I received it back in March 2008. I have several 10 round AGP mags for it and I am currently waiting for a MD arms 20 round drum that will hopefully ship in about a week. Here are some pictures, enjoy:

Stock Saiga 12, 22" barrel 5 round magazine

Saiga 12, Tromix converted 10 round magazine (18" barrel)

Close up of the tromix shark brake (door breacher)

Close up of the HK sights

With the stock folded

$625 is not a bad price right now, before the election they were between $550 and $600. If you want one now is the time to get one. Even in stock form they are pretty devastating. I've been looking for a 19" model for a back up if thats the one the store has I would buy it in a heartbeat. Oh did I mention they're fun as all get out!

 

[horse9640]

To me if you like ak style weapons than the saiga is the perfect fit. if you do convert it and get the 20 round drum than it is the ultimate CQB weapon the average citizen can get its hands on. I have put 300 rounds through mine since the conversion and it has been flawless. It does not recoil as much as other 12 gauge shotguns and the fact that you can reload 5, 10, or 20 rounds very quickly is a definite plus. This is the only semi auto shotgun I own and I love it!