Saiga 12 w/ 10 round USAS-12 magazines

[hartzpad]

I have three of these magazines waiting for September. But I need ideas on how to convert them to fit. Has anyone seen a Saiga 12 used w/ these mags? From looking at them I will have to shave down the width at the top so they will fit in the mag well and because they only hold 2.75" shells, I need to fabricate a mag lip at the front to take up the slack and a mag catch at the rear that will use the stock AK mag release. Should be fun if I ever get around to doing it. Picked up two mags for $35 each and the other I paid $65 for. A lot of money for so much possible fun.

Here is a USAS-12 Magazine

Here is a pic some guy posted a long time ago on the Saiga forum.


Here is my Saiga 12 in it's current configuration

 

[natedog]

Just curious, but why do you have to wait until September? I'm nearly 100% certain that the AWB magazine limit only affects shotguns with fixed magazines holding +5 rounds, or magazines that hold +10 rounds made after September 14th.

 

[hartzpad]

Well, it's a little more complicated than that because the USAS-12 is a banned Destructive Device, requiring a tax stamp to transfer. I'm not sure if modifying 10 round shotgun mags is illegal, but I'm waiting for the sunset anyways just to be safe. Plus, I want to try to get some Saiga 8 round mags before I hack up these rare and expensive magazines.

 

[Correia]

You can actually fit 9 in the 8 round magazines for the Saiga. I would probably just hold off on chopping up the USAS mags. It doesn't seem like it would be worth the problem for one extra round.

 

[sturmruger]

Hartzpad I am sorry I completely forgot that I was going to give you a call this week. I will try to call you tonight about those Saiga mags.

 

[hartzpad]

Sturm, I sent you a PM. Thanks.

 

[Wakal]

Fiberglass two Saiga mags together and leave the USAS mags for those of us with USAS-12



Alex

 

[chevrofreak]

That sight rail is just begging to have a weaver rail and red dot put on it.

 

[another48hrs]

Even if the AWB goes away doesn't it have to be an American Rifle or shotgun(parts) before it can take large capacity magazines?

 

[hartzpad]

Even if the AWB goes away doesn't it have to be an American Rifle or shotgun(parts) before it can take large capacity magazines?

That's why you have to add 5 U.S. made parts so that it becomes s domestic rifle/shotgun, then you can add hi-cap mags.