SAIGA-12 FULLY AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN!

Published on August 2, 2012
Duration: 6:03

This entry details the modified Saiga-12 shotgun featured by FPSRussia, focusing on its conversion to fully automatic fire, custom short barrel, and folding stock. It highlights the significant kinetic energy transfer and blunt force trauma potential of 12-gauge buckshot, even against body armor, and contrasts its recoil with the AA-12. The guide emphasizes safe handling during full-auto fire and warns about the extreme dangers of specialized ammunition like explosive rounds.

Quick Summary

The FPSRussia video showcases a modified Saiga-12 shotgun featuring a folding stock, short barrel, and full-auto conversion. It demonstrates the significant blunt force trauma potential of 12-gauge buckshot and highlights the Saiga-12's higher recoil compared to the AA-12, emphasizing the need for controlled firing techniques and strict adherence to safety and legal regulations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Modified Saiga-12
  2. 00:33Body Armor Test & Impact Analysis
  3. 02:51Saiga-12 vs. AA-12 Recoil Comparison
  4. 03:52Target Practice: Watermelon King
  5. 04:44Explosive Finale & Safety Warning

Frequently Asked Questions

What modifications were made to the Saiga-12 in the FPSRussia video?

The Saiga-12 was modified with a folding stock, a significantly shortened barrel, and converted to fully automatic fire. This conversion involves altering the trigger group and bolt carrier for continuous firing.

How does the Saiga-12 compare in recoil to the AA-12?

The video highlights that the Saiga-12, even when modified for full-auto, has significantly more felt recoil and is less controllable during sustained fire compared to the AA-12 shotgun.

What are the ballistics implications of the Saiga-12's buckshot?

The 12-gauge buckshot fired from the Saiga-12 demonstrated significant kinetic energy transfer, causing severe blunt force trauma to a mannequin's chest cavity, even when the Kevlar vest stopped the pellets.

What safety warnings are associated with the Saiga-12 and its ammunition?

Extreme caution is advised, especially regarding the legality of full-auto conversions (NFA regulations) and the extreme danger of using specialized ammunition like explosive rounds, which requires professional handling and extensive safety measures.

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