Saiga 12 ga vs Benelli M4

[TexMex247]

A friend of mine owns a Saiga which I have had a little trigger time with but I have never had a chance to compare it to other autoloaders like the benelli M4. I have shot a Charles Daly autoloader as well as a couple of Beretta autos and I own a couple of pumps. After running some shells through the Saiga, I must admit, I was pretty impressed. Hell, even for just busting clays, this thing got it done with style. However, I have always been a big fan of the benelli m4 even though I have never shot one. Is it worth saving my pennies to get the Benelli or is the Saiga just as lethal and reliable at substantial savings ? Now obviously I am not looking for a bird gun, just a bad-ass suppressive fire thunder maker. The detacheable magazine seems like a plus but not a huge factor for me. Someone has got to have more trigger time with both, step up to the mic and let us know what you think. Thanks - Texmex

 

[matefrio]

 

[M. Sage]

For "tactical" use? Saiga. The detachable magazine makes it a lot more versatile than you'd realize.

 

[viking223]

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[TexMex247]

I was grinning ear to ear throughout that whole damn video. That may have sold me on the Saiga. I would like to see the benelli pushed to it's limit as well.

 

[MR Redneck]

Yea, I been wanting a saiga shotgun. Sure hope we get that ATF BS shut down.

 

[308nato]

From what I hear the price is going up on those also because of maybe the ATF banning importation soon.

 

[Wolfwood]

ive been wondering if you could make one of those ar-15 full auto simulation stocks work on a saiga.

that would be SICK

 

[RetArmySgt]

The saigas in that video are highly modified, mine dont look nothing like those.

 

[WadeP]

There's nothing wrong with the Benelli M4 except the price and the length of pull of the fixed stock. I'm not a real big fan of ghost ring sights on a shotgun, but I can live with that.

The Saiga 12 has a lot going for it, detachable magazines being a big one. And if you're already running an AK, the commonality of arms is another big factor. Also, mag fed 12 gauges made in Russia make liberals cry.

 

[RetArmySgt]

Also, mag fed 12 gauges made in Russia make liberals cry.

Thats the best part and should be a sig line lol.

 

[ryantx23]

The Saiga's in the video are badass, but like RetArmySgt said are heavily modified. I'm a big fan of the Benelli M1 Super 90 platform. GREAT weapon.

 

[mike4045]

For reliability it's hard to beat the Benelli. I would go with the M2. I have run both platforms and just prefer the Benelli. The Saiga would make a great platform but I can't see spending 3k to get one that runs most of the time. I shoot mostly irons in 3 gun so the M2 works well. I keep a pair of old M1 shotguns ready to go also.
I am working on a Saiga for the few matches that allow box fed guns in limited.

 

[Leadslinger]

Now i have a saiga and you will have to do some tweaking to get it to run super smooth. Meaning it is initially finicky with ammo. You don't have to spend 3 grand but you are going got have to commit to putzing with it and taking advantage of all the work and knowledge that other have gained. Now if you want one that will run slicker than snot right out of the box go with the benelli but if you want to have a shotgun that is a soft shooter and has the capability to rock a 20 round drum mag then drink the cool aid and jump aboard.

 

[SC-Texas]

I'll take my m4 any day.

 

[Jakashh]

Now i have a saiga and you will have to do some tweaking to get it to run super smooth. Meaning it is initially finicky with ammo. You don't have to spend 3 grand but you are going got have to commit to putzing with it and taking advantage of all the work and knowledge that other have gained. Now if you want one that will run slicker than snot right out of the box go with the benelli but if you want to have a shotgun that is a soft shooter and has the capability to rock a 20 round drum mag then drink the cool aid and jump aboard.

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Wow, that is a beautiful saiga.

 

[Leadslinger]

If i can ever afford one i would pull the trigger on one just to have. auto loaders are nice but i also like the pump reliability so I just added a mav 88 pump as a backup ( too good of a deal to pass up). I have champagne taste and a MD 20/20 budget plus i like to do the work tweaking and upgrading myself.

 

[Wolfwood]

I have champagne taste and a MD 20/20

LoL +1

 

[TexMex247]

My buddys saiga is bone stock except for an adjustable gas block. Before he installed the block, it would only reliably cycle 3" or high powered rounds. Post gas block, it runs through 2 3/4" bird shot without hiccups. I strongly believe in the "you get what you pay for rule" but with minor mods, the saigas seem golden.

 

[Leadslinger]

there is another adjustable gas knob out now ....welll its been out for a while call the "auto plug" tac47industries. it works really well so this way you don't have to worry about adjusting your gas system you just shoot what ever round you want. the guy must be busy as he doesn't seem to answer any emails or from his "contact me " section which in my opinion is bad business but the plug does work.