Saiga-12 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The Saiga-12 is a Russian 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun introduced in 1997. It uses a Kalashnikov-pattern gas-operated action with a rotating bolt and feeds from detachable box magazines.
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Caliber | 12 Gauge |
| Weight (unloaded) | 3.600 kg |
| Length | 1145 mm |
| Barrel length | 580 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 7 rounds |
| Muzzle velocity | 400 m/s |
| Effective range | 50 m |