Saiga is the brand of shotgun...only Saiga makes Saiga shotguns, it's possible to have different importers and slightly different variations but they all basically function the same. When you start looking you will see "converted" and "non-converted" the difference being converted Saiga has returned the fire control group to it's original factory location (when the shotgun is imported it is modified b/c of some very dumb laws we have here in the US). Saiga shotguns before the craziness went for $750-800 (basic conversion) and the stock one were $599. Now even before the craziness they were hard to come by as they aren't imported in huge numbers and the imports aren't consistent. The best price I have ever found on them is classicarms.us and they usually have regular stock.Superman wrote:I'm starting to research my next purchase and I'd like to get your guys' input on what you know about Saiga 12 shotguns. What are the good brands, what are the brands to stay away from, how much are they normally (the non-gauged prices that are going on right now), etc.? I've done google searches and read up on some stuff and I'm willing to do the leg work of reading if you just want to post links to websites
Thanks in advance!!
Check out saiga12.com as well there's a ton of information over there as well as DIY conversion instructions. I converted my own and love it...probably the most terrifying gun I own when equipped with a 20rd drum.