SDS shotguns

RTO · 08-07-2021, 06:30 PM

Anyone familiar with this brand? AIM sent an email advertising this shotgun. It looks like a Saiga and claims it will take Saiga mags.

https://aimsurplus.com/sds-lynx12-12-gauge-ak-shotgun/

I located a dealer that has them in stock about 50 miles from here for $50 more than AIM.

I don't own a shotgun and want one for home defense.

Sanders · 08-07-2021, 08:59 PM

I believe SDS primarily imports from Turkey, if you don’t mind a muzzie made gun.

Sanders · 08-07-2021, 09:04 PM

They also have a Benelli M4 clone that has good reviews on YouTube.

https://aimsurplus.com/sds-imports-s...-12ga-shotgun/

RTO · 08-07-2021, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanders

I believe SDS primarily imports from Turkey, if you don’t mind a muzzie made gun.

After some research I found that the Lynx is a chinese made Saiga clone. Saiga mags and some parts are interchangeable.

I like the detachable mag feature instead of a tube for the shells.

Sanders · 08-08-2021, 09:24 AM

Chinese? Interesting. Was the China firearms and ammo ban rescinded? Maybe some importers figured out a loophole? I still believe those Saigas are the best mag fed semi auto shotguns.

RTO · 08-08-2021, 10:16 AM

IDK what is going on with the import of these shotguns. I do know that Russian imports are banned so no more Saigas for now.

I was at a small gun show yesterday and there was one Saiga there for sale. The seller wanted $1300 for it. I should have bought one years ago when they were $300-350.

belt-fed · 08-08-2021, 07:28 PM

didn't get the 12ga wanted one but get the 7.26x39 and the 308 with a 16" kicks
like a mule

GBob01 · 08-10-2021, 11:13 AM

Know nothing about the SDS, but got a Saiga in .410 and love the little beast.
If the SDS is even comparable, I'd get it.
$500 is a great price considering what Saiga's are going for.

RTO · 08-10-2021, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GBob01

Know nothing about the SDS, but got a Saiga in .410 and love the little beast.
If the SDS is even comparable, I'd get it.
$500 is a great price considering what Saiga's are going for.

I'd rather have a 410 but all SDS offers now is a 12 gauge. With my luck after I buy the 12 gauge they'll come out with 410s.

RTO · 08-10-2021, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belt-fed

didn't get the 12ga wanted one but get the 7.26x39 and the 308 with a 16" kicks
like a mule

The shotgun probably will too.

bill3542 · 08-11-2021, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTO

Anyone familiar with this brand? AIM sent an email advertising this shotgun. It looks like a Saiga and claims it will take Saiga mags.

https://aimsurplus.com/sds-lynx12-12-gauge-ak-shotgun/

I located a dealer that has them in stock about 50 miles from here for $50 more than AIM.

I don't own a shotgun and want one for home defense.

My son has a SDS Lynx 12 and it runs great now that it's broke in, there basically a Chinese copy of a Saiga 12.

During break-in oil them a lot, it helps. He also took a Dremel and did some polishing on the rails and hammer face.

The only mags he could get 100% reliability on where the 8 or 10 round Saiga 12 mags made by Csspecs, anything else was junk.

bill3542 · 08-11-2021, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RTO

The shotgun probably will too.

My sons SDS Lynx 12 will kick a bit with high brass 00 buck.

RTO · 08-11-2021, 09:42 AM

Thanks Bill, that is a lot of good information.

bill3542 · 08-12-2021, 12:02 PM

Had a large groundhog up back about 50 feet out from the deck near the wife's roses.... the Lynx 12 barked 3 times in around a second and Mr. groundhog ate 3 high brass #4 and is now taking a dirt nap.

I tease him about his Lynx 12.... I could easily see this thing on a Walking Dead episode.

GBob01 · 08-12-2021, 08:37 PM

Don't know if you're at on a Saiga clone or not, but I checked these out today.
These are RIA models

https://www.rkguns.com/top-brands/ar...tguns.html?p=1

I like the feel and weight of the VR60. Shoulders well and feels good, and priced at $449 @ sportsman's warehouse. Downside (if is is at all) all furniture is plastic.

The VR80 is a good bit beefier. Found it too heavy for myself to handle comfortably.
All furniture and barrel shroud is anodized aluminum. $649 @ SW

Comes with 5 rd mags with 10s available.

08-07-2021, 06:30 PM	#1
RTO Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Flarda Posts: 29,560	SDS shotguns Anyone familiar with this brand? AIM sent an email advertising this shotgun. It looks like a Saiga and claims it will take Saiga mags. https://aimsurplus.com/sds-lynx12-12-gauge-ak-shotgun/ I located a dealer that has them in stock about 50 miles from here for $50 more than AIM. I don't own a shotgun and want one for home defense. __________________ 3 Make America Like Florida

08-07-2021, 08:59 PM	#2
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,447	I believe SDS primarily imports from Turkey, if you don’t mind a muzzie made gun. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

08-10-2021, 11:13 AM	#8
GBob01 Coonass Crusader Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: backwoods of south Louisiana Posts: 4,491	Know nothing about the SDS, but got a Saiga in .410 and love the little beast. If the SDS is even comparable, I'd get it. $500 is a great price considering what Saiga's are going for. __________________ I do not believe that the Democrats are single-handedly destroying this country. I know that they, like the Republicans, are using both hands! *III DEO VINDICE*

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08-07-2021, 09:04 PM	#3
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,447	They also have a Benelli M4 clone that has good reviews on YouTube. https://aimsurplus.com/sds-imports-s...-12ga-shotgun/

08-08-2021, 09:24 AM	#5
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,447	Chinese? Interesting. Was the China firearms and ammo ban rescinded? Maybe some importers figured out a loophole? I still believe those Saigas are the best mag fed semi auto shotguns.

08-08-2021, 10:16 AM	#6
RTO Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Flarda Posts: 29,560	IDK what is going on with the import of these shotguns. I do know that Russian imports are banned so no more Saigas for now. I was at a small gun show yesterday and there was one Saiga there for sale. The seller wanted $1300 for it. I should have bought one years ago when they were $300-350.

08-08-2021, 07:28 PM	#7
belt-fed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: land of browning Posts: 2,471	didn't get the 12ga wanted one but get the 7.26x39 and the 308 with a 16" kicks like a mule

08-11-2021, 09:42 AM	#13
RTO Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Flarda Posts: 29,560	Thanks Bill, that is a lot of good information.

08-12-2021, 12:02 PM	#14
bill3542 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,700	Had a large groundhog up back about 50 feet out from the deck near the wife's roses.... the Lynx 12 barked 3 times in around a second and Mr. groundhog ate 3 high brass #4 and is now taking a dirt nap. I tease him about his Lynx 12.... I could easily see this thing on a Walking Dead episode.

08-12-2021, 08:37 PM	#15
GBob01 Coonass Crusader Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: backwoods of south Louisiana Posts: 4,491	Don't know if you're at on a Saiga clone or not, but I checked these out today. These are RIA models https://www.rkguns.com/top-brands/ar...tguns.html?p=1 I like the feel and weight of the VR60. Shoulders well and feels good, and priced at $449 @ sportsman's warehouse. Downside (if is is at all) all furniture is plastic. The VR80 is a good bit beefier. Found it too heavy for myself to handle comfortably. All furniture and barrel shroud is anodized aluminum. $649 @ SW Comes with 5 rd mags with 10s available.