MD Arms (Mike Davisdson) is a parts and accessories maker for Saigas. I have bought from them before and they are considered one of, if not THE, best vendors for the Saiga. He is getting out of retail sales and is unloading his inventory of Saigas for good prices ($675). I can't express how much fun these shotguns are. I am tempted to buy a 24" barrel version just so I can take it to the snooty shotgun trap places that have minimum barrel length requirements.

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SellerAuctions.aspx?User=1141361

Oh gawd if i had the $$....

Kicking myself that I didn't buy one last year. I recall one went up for sale here in the forum for $ 450.

What has been the price history of these guns? I take it from the comments here that the price has skyrocketed since their introduction?

As of late 2010, they were going for $500-550 +tax & nics in some local stores.

fyi, this is a steal.

The ATF is currently conducting a "study" to see if these style shotguns (Benelli's may be affected too) meet the definition of "sporting purposes" from the 1968 Gun Control Act that determines importability. If the ATF decides they don't, they have two choices. Ban future importation, in which case the value of these guns goes up. Declare the Saigas "Destructive Devices" like they did with the Street Sweeper and a few other shotgun models back in the early 90's. This means that only folks in free states that allow Fed Tax Stamps for SBS and SBR can own these guns. This scenario will also cause their price to skyrocket (although it might initially dip as people like me have to sell theirs to people in free states).

In a Charlotte store, these were going for $1200 now. I recently got a quote for $800 from another vendor, so these are a steal.

I just bought one. Will ship it to Tony for the transfer. Yay.

In a Charlotte store, these were going for $1200 now. I recently got a quote for $800 from another vendor, so these are a steal.

 

Sub 700 is a great price, My Brother in-law has one down in the Dominican Republic that we keep down there at the house and it was over 2 grand about 2 years ago, wild prices on stuff down there, that and ammo is supper expensive also, I think the last 9mm stuff he bought worked out to 90 cents a round. Wish we were able to send ammo there, would be able to shoot more often and not just keep it for SD/PP when we leave the house.

 

Harry

Just received these emails:

 

I was just informed today that the State Dept just approved importation of the Saiga 12 as a sporting firearm. We should start seeing the containers hitting the shores in about 30 days.

The latest SAIGA news came direct from Russian American Arms. We should have the new pricing within the next 30 days. RAA should be shipping out to distributors after the IZ-109’s clear customs.

Woo! Price drop!

Just received these emails:

 

 

 

 

Nice!!! Thanks for the tip, Paul!

Woo! Price drop!

 

They won't drop as much as you think. The Russkies have been seeing how much we're willing to pay for these guns. The dealer cost was going up by 15%, ban or no ban

"state dept"? does that meant the heat and scrutiny from the feds has blown over (or was this a state thing)? why wasn't the atf the interjecting body (or is that the same thing)?

"state dept"? does that meant the heat and scrutiny from the feds has blown over (or was this a state thing)? why wasn't the atf the interjecting body (or is that the same thing)?

 

Except the BATF is part of the Department of Justice. Many questions...

Oh god....I just got my 870, and now I have to sell it?

 

Edit: So.....capacity on semi-auto shotguns is 6 rounds in the magazine right? So you could either get 5 round mags, or have the 10 rounders pinned? I'm seriously considering trying to move some funds around, possibly even selling my 870....

Oh god....I just got my 870, and now I have to sell it?

 

Edit: So.....capacity on semi-auto shotguns is 6 rounds in the magazine right? So you could either get 5 round mags, or have the 10 rounders pinned? I'm seriously considering trying to move some funds around, possibly even selling my 870....

 

The limit is really 6+1, because it is 6 in the magazine/mag tube. Unfortunately, I don't know of any 6 round Saiga-12 mags. The closest of any quality is the Russian 8-rounders. And they are both scarce and expensive because they're not imported to the US..