Lynx 12 AK Shotgun - 3,000 rd Review

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[@tsafa]

Lynx 12 playlist... kzbin.info/aero/PLaazc8wM742q6ntoyg-DcLZ_hGNiS2fuh

[@Kyle_gallegher]

Your like the only one with actual info on this weapon. Sub for respect of said knowledge og keep goin

[@tsafa]

Thank you very much for your feedback and encouragement!

[@UNKLEWHEELIESON]

I literally was thinking and about to do the same🤣

[@Muskrat123]

This level of credibility and expertise is rare which is why I thank you very much for providing this content! I was surprised to still see one for sale in this day and age, but I was kicking myself for not purchasing it a year ago, so I went ahead and grabbed it. Thanks for all the info!

[@tsafa]

Thank you very much for taking the time to give me that important feedback. I'm glad this video was useful to you. Enjoy your new shotgun!

[@IdeaSpyTwoPointFive]

Just bought my first one for $300, glad to see it looks like a great shotgun!

[@tsafa]

It is an excellent bargain

[@Galona223]

Classic Firearms has the Lynx 12 on sale now for $299.99 I just checked and they still have them. I bought one and thinking about getting another one.

[@finchrollah8656]

Just bought it last night :) cant wait to pick it up and take it the range!!

[@Galona223]

@@finchrollah8656 GREAT!!! That was an Awesome Deal!! Have Fun with it.

[@pbpaulieb]

This is the best hands on comparo and review of the 2 shotguns on youtube. This is exactly what I was looking for THANKS!

[@tsafa]

Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful to you!

[@bacon1564]

It's not often I sit through a whole video of someone talking. Good info. You just need a mic.

[@tsafa]

Thank You! I agree sound quality is an issue for me.

[@bp516]

Most informative video of the lynx 12. Great job.

[@tsafa]

thank you!

[@montecristo1398]

Great info on the Saiga vs the Lynx 12. Big difference on materials.

[@tsafa]

Thanks for watching and feedback!

[@c39v26]

Subbed out of respect for your 30,000 rds on the saiga

[@tsafa]

Thank You ! Welcome Aboard! Feel free to comment and participate wherever you like on this channel!

[@bellaphone5719]

🎉

[@richardstarr2794]

Exactly the information I was looking for before dedicating myself to a lynx 12, I've put thousands of rounds through my dad's Saiga 12 but now I want one haha.

[@tsafa]

It's a great gun, but customer service has not been very responsive lately in the event that you need to buy any other supplies from them.

[@richardstarr2794]

@@tsafa I ended up spending the extra $200 and getting the Kalashnikov USA KS-12 instead because of that.

[@tsafa]

@@richardstarr2794 Yeah bad customer services real turn off. I sold off my Walther because I didn't want to deal with that customer service anymore.

[@cobblerama]

I've been looking at one. I've owned a vepr12 and a JTS M12AK. The first thing I noticed is how much smaller and lighter the lynx is. Likely the recoil will be harder but I do like the ergonomics and it won't feel like carrying an anvil around on my back.

[@tsafa]

Here's a Lynx 12 playlist to help you with your decision... kzbin.info/aero/PLaazc8wM742q6ntoyg-DcLZ_hGNiS2fuh

[@newboylive7604]

Awesome review, had my eye on the Lynx 12 for awhile. I had a Catamount Fury 12, it wasn't the best experience with a semi-auto shotgun. So this review helps. Thanks.

[@tsafa]

I'm glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for posting feedback so that I know the videos are useful to people.

[@joewhitt2073]

Thank you Sir for all your great information. I found the shotgun with the quality and durability I was looking for.

[@tsafa]

I'm happy that the video was helpful to you. Also see my additional videos on the lynx 12 at 10 and 11000 rounds

[@christopherpatrick957]

Thanks for the info on the stock. Took my Lynx out for the first time this weekend and felt from the first the stock was too short for me and couldn't get it in tight. Ended up with a sore shoulder after only about 70 rounds. Looking for a collapsible stock now...

[@tsafa]

I'm glad the video was useful. The standard stock is horrible. Mine was made specifically for the saiga-12 which fits Lynx 12. If you don't find that look for an adapter.

[@craigsavarese8631]

If you need a third Lynx, Classic Firearms just announced a $299.99 sale while supplies last.

[@tsafa]

WOW!!! That is basically a giveaway! Thanks for posting that information here!

[@larslarsman]

Good info on reliability detail of the diff versions of AK shotguns. Now I'm going to do a net search for one. Thanks.

[@tsafa]

The practically giving them away right now for $300. Go to Palmetto and also Classic Firearms.

[@Gbftrey]

Buying mine next month thanks for the review

[@tsafa]

Enjoy!

[@ForceFedLife]

Worth noting that the Lynx's bolt carrier is cast and not forged. Might not hit that 30k with a cast bolt carrier.

[@tsafa]

Good point and also the reason why I got two extra bolt carriers from SDS 😁

[@yuibot5998]

You keep saying "added pressure of the 12 gauge" but 12 gauge has WAY lower pressure than 7.62x39 or .223

[@tsafa]

You're right. I should not have said it that way. The Saiga 12 and the Lynx 12 have a different gas system that includes a puck and an adjustable valve. I believe it lets more gas into the system in order for it to cycle the larger bolt carrier group and move the larger shells which have more surface area and more resistance.

[@tenns10d1qb6]

Just bought my Lynx about a month ago. Not very often you see a better review for the cheaper version of the same gun. Pleasantly surprised. What stock would you recommend for reduced recoil with buckshot and where would I find it?

[@tsafa]

I'm glad you like the video. My stock was originally for the Saiga 12. You may need to go with AK stock adopter. Contact Carolina Shooters

[@hansblitz7770]

Excellent details, thank you so much.

[@tsafa]

You're welcome!

[@billpaxton4155]

Thanks for the information have you heard of the SD12 which is supposed to be a lynx with some upgrades. Sub with 👍

[@tsafa]

Sounds interesting. I'll probably get one

[@werunguns]

Great video I recently bought one, just subbed!

[@tsafa]

Welcome aboard. Enjoy the lynx 12!

[@fuzzo4475]

Been really looking into getting the Lynx 12... Been on the fence, but now I think I'll finally get one, as well as that new Civet 12 as a companion to it.

[@tsafa]

Not familiar with the Civet 12. I'll have to look into it. Thanks for commenting to let me know about it.

[@fuzzo4475]

@@tsafa Yeah, It just came out like 2 days ago, there's already a few reviews on it. Check it out, its a really cool gun.

[@tsafa]

@@fuzzo4475 thanks again! I just saw the review. It looks good.

[@mr.c.3760]

Just bought one as well, gonna dress it up good

[@tsafa]

Enjoy! It's really a great gun.

[@SandMDOTCOM1]

Best information out there on this type of shotgun... thanks for the info. Prob going to have to buy one now!

[@tsafa]

I'm glad the video was useful to you. Thanks for posting feedback!

[@SandMDOTCOM1]

tsafa I would like to see how it performs against a DDI 12 :)

[@tsafa]

@@SandMDOTCOM1 My understanding is that DDI 12 was first for SDS Imports. Never tried it, but they dropped it pretty fast. 2nd was Cheetah 12 which was a horrible. I bought that and sold it. Lynx 12 came 3rd. It seems like they finally worked the bugs out. I am past 6000 rounds now on the second one is that I bought.

[@SandMDOTCOM1]

tsafa that's good to know. I've been looking at all the vids on both types. I think I'm sold on the Lynx. Thank u!

[@tsafa]

@@SandMDOTCOM1 glad I could help!

[@cheeseburgero1]

dang i spent 900 for a saiga 12 nib bout 9+ years ago under obama, looked at the prices nib now ur looking at 1000-2000 bux. mine runs flawless too.

[@tsafa]

The only reason mind broke is because I put about 30,000 rounds through it. Saiga-12 is an excellent gun.

[@eyeofth3b3hold3r]

You have 30,000 rounds through each saiga? Thats over $15,000 in just 12 gauge.

[@tsafa]

I am a full-time gun instructor. Glock 17 now has 80,000 rounds on it. I did a video on that.

[@eyeofth3b3hold3r]

@@tsafa just be careful that's like 4000 lbs of lead if on your property.

[@tsafa]

@@eyeofth3b3hold3r wow.... I do use several locations though

[@chemoautotroph]

Hey love isn’t free or cheap

[@anthonysurrency7134]

@@eyeofth3b3hold3r id love to dig a berm with that much lead

[@stewp.3298]

This is the best review I've watched!

[@tsafa]

Thank you very much! See the playlist that I pinned. It has lots of videos on this

[@jednavrana5720]

I've got a lynx 12...but mine has the left hand charging handle...which has a cool factor, but if you want to hip fire/point shoot...it can and will hurt you if close to the body

[@tsafa]

Great information. Thank you for sharing here. I have a whole playlist on the Lynx 12 with lots of information pinned.

[@TK-zw3dw]

Great video. Did you ever replace the recoil spring on your Saigas? If not that could have put extra stress on the carrier. Oddly enough, I have been interested in getting a Lynx and most reviews are stellar due to it being made in the same factory as the Chinese type 56. Most notable important factors are the same as the Saiga 12 such as forged front trunion and forged bolt. The one thing I have heard is the carrier is cast instead of the Saigas being forged as I understand. Either way, the Lynx seems to be an exceptional value coming from a military factory that has been in the AK manufacturing business for a long time : )

[@tsafa]

I never change the recoil springs on the Saiga 12s. I only shot birdshot out of them so I don't think the gun got beat up that much except for the piston. There's a company that just started making replacement bolt carriers for the Sega, but they want $300 for it. I'm better off just buying another lynx for $450 shipped.

[@TK-zw3dw]

I guess if you got 30k rounds out of the gun you did well. I don’t know the recoil spring exact round replacement on an AK or Saiga but it is a serviceable item such as on a handgun that your gun will last longer if it is replaced and it’s a cheap enough part it just makes sense to do IMO

[@ddequahn18]

Classic firearms are selling these for 299 right now I’m watching this to see if I should order it

[@coreeshnick6234]

Just ordered one. I waited last time they ran the chrome bolt carrier at the same price and kicked myself for not buying one.

[@mrmotorcycleman1997]

Just ordered mine about 4 hours ago too lol. Pretty excited about it.

[@robsmith1623]

Great information. Sds has made Ak47's for 50 + years. I too own a Lynk. A+

[@tsafa]

Thanks for watching and sharing feedback!

[@kcghostt]

What? SDS Imports is just the importer. Please explain exactly how they've "made AK47's for over 50 years?" The owner isn't even old enough to have been in the industry that long lol

[@addventure2863]

@@kcghostt I believe these are made at the norinco factory... or so I've read. probably what he meant.

[@kcghostt]

@@addventure2863 Yep, that's correct. Was just clarifying because so many people spread misinformation

[@hesa3656]

Thank You Sir! I also want to try the CSspecs mags.

[@tsafa]

I'm not familiar with those. I'll have to check them out too!

[@hesa3656]

tsafa Sir, they are not polymer. The mags ship from Florida at $52/12rd and $50/10rd. I have not verified if that are US manufactured.

[@tsafa]

@@hesa3656 thank you for that info!

[@richarddombakly413]

Didn't catch your name, however this is the most indebth,knowegal

[@tsafa]

Bill Tsafa ... thanks for the compliment! I have a few other videos on the Lynx 12 including a bolt break at 11000 rounds.

[@ReligiousZealot]

Very underrated channel, subbed!

[@tsafa]

thank you! Great to have you here!

[@mjc7778]

Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@tsafa]

Thanks for that important feedback! I have two Lynx 12 right now up to 15000 rounds each now.

[@micahleis5424]

Who is the manufacturer/style of the stock you put on your Lynx? The extendable one featured in your video? Nice video, by the way; I enjoyed the content and your perspective is helpful.

[@tsafa]

I bought it from Carolina Shooters about 8 yrs ago for Saiga 12's. I then transferred over. Great to have you on this channel and commenting. Thanks!

[@jinboden5228]

Great info!

[@tsafa]

Thank You !

[@maybeiam3367]

Unfortunately they got rid of the chrome bolts

[@tsafa]

I wish I had more offerings around the base Lynx 12. Different furniture. It would give me a reason to buy more.

[@tylerfalk6904]

Keep making videos.

[@tsafa]

Thank You!

[@jbrujones]

My lynx 12 just blew up on me today. Stock rivets and side scope mount rivet sheered off while shooting

[@tsafa]

Thanks for the information. Are these just the rivets that hold the side mount for the scope in place or other rivets that hold the gun together? Is the gun still shootable with iron sights?

[@jbrujones]

@@tsafa one rivet from side scope mount, not affecting gun. the rivets that mount the stock in the back are gone from both sides. gun will not function as the bolt carrier will slide all the way back with nothing to stop it. BCG will go through your eye socket

[@tsafa]

@@jbrujones Wow that's really interesting. I'm guessing the quality control dropped to the floor with all the Gun Orders coming in this year. I have seen a few very shity AR15s myself that people bought where the the tolerance is were completely off. Cartridge would not extract. I bought both of my Lynx 12 more than a year ago, mine have over 10000 rounds on them. I changed out the rubber stoppers on both of them and have now just ordered new recoil Springs as backups. I really wish a reputable company like Palmetto would make AK-47 shotguns that take Saiga 12 magazines.

[@jbrujones]

@@tsafa im on 2nd gas setting and rubber stopper shredded after less than 300 rounds & two plastic rings on the recoil spring broke off

[@jbrujones]

@@tsafa Im sending gun back soon.

[@shakin_jakewilson5247]

Thank you tsafa!, enjoyed your review so I subscribed. FWIW I just purchased a Lynx 12 yesterday so came on here looking for information. I’d like your opinion if you’d be so kind to opine...how many magazines should I have for this shotgun to start training with and which magazine do you recommend I purchase? Some say the Saiga mags work in the Lynx but they need filing, is that true because others said they ran fine as is. Again, I’m curious whose (brand) magazine I should buy and how many do I need to start training with? Thanking you in advance

[@tsafa]

Order 10 rd Saiga/ Lynx mags direct here from AGP Arms... $20 discount with code: ACART agparms.com/agp-arms-saiga-12-high-capacity-magazine/

[@tsafa]

Video on the AGP mags... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pouueGl7r712Z5o

[@shakin_jakewilson5247]

@@tsafa thanks for that tsafa!, I ordered 10 AGP mags, was charged like $29 each, also used the code you offered (ACART). Best deal I found on ammoseek is 39 cents/100 rounds/Remington/bird comp loads. Do you know of anything better? TIA

[@tsafa]

@@shakin_jakewilson5247 For birdshot, are usually buy that at Walmart. $23 for a hundred rounds

[@rockyduggan235]

Do you recommend i order a nickel plate carrier for a spare? I have the non-plated version. Thanks and great channel.

[@tsafa]

I've got at least 1000 rounds on the new one by now. I honestly can not tell the difference. I contacted them about buying a spare bolt carrier and have not gotten a response. I suspect that they don't sell it separate. I have a feeling that they would charge so much to import it separately, that you better off just buying another Lynx for $300 to $350.

[@shangostorms]

Hello loving your videos, but does this shotgun put you at a disadvantage reloading from a combat standpoint without the hold open?

[@tsafa]

From a combat perspective, I do believe there is a disadvantage and not having a shotgun or rifle lock open on the last round. Of course this carried over from the AK-47 to this Lynx 12 shotgun. So the same disadvantage exist in the AK-47. With an AR-15 or Glock 17 you can feel the gun lock open with some experience. More importantly, putting a new magazine into a gun that is locked open is a lot easier. If the gun is locked closed, you have to compress the spring further as you press the new magazine in. I did a video service on reloading the AK-47. One method is called Iraqi reload where you hold the bolt open while you insert the magazine for easier instruction. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmnYi35ro915ptk

[@tsafa]

This vid too... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGmbdqSBaLxnrtk

[@freshfowler1398]

What are the best magazines for the Lynx 12? Thank you for the great information!👍🏻🇺🇸

[@tsafa]

I have been using AGP gen 3 magazine for about 5 - 7 years. No problems since they upgraded the springs from Gen 2 to 3. I have about 20 of them. Also some ProMag with no issues. The magazines outlasted my Saiga 12s. I have two with broken bolts. Just gave me a good idea to do a review on these magazines!

[@Tam-cd8sp]

Did you have to do some minor modification with the Promag? Mine fits in from the front, but does not click in back. I bought the Promag Saiga 12 magazine, which I thought would work with the lynx12.

[@tsafa]

@@Tam-cd8sp I don't recall if I had to sand down the back. This is a very common issue with AK magazines in general. I know I have had to sand down other plastic mags to make them fit into AK-47s. It is common to make them larger so that they can be fitted without too much wobble. Otherwise some people will get a great deal of wobble since there is much tolerance difference in AKs. Sand just a little bit at a time with a stone block. Plastic comes off very fast so you don't want to go too far.

[@Tam-cd8sp]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@tsafa]

@@Tam-cd8sp glad I could be helpful to you!

[@AgainstEmpyre]

Hey Tsafa I have never held a Saiga 12 but I have multiple AK rifles and I was wondering does your bolt carrier group have two rivets near where the piston threads into the carrier? I know with traditional AKs you can drill out the rivets and unthread the piston from the carrier and screw a new piston in then hammer in a roll pin to keep it in place. If you look up KNS pistons for AKs that's the way that you replace your piston. Like I said I don't know exactly how the Saiga 12 looks but figured I would try and help.

[@tsafa]

Yes Saiga has the rivets holding the piston and the bolt carrier together . That is the weakest point. That is where both of mine broke at about 30,000 rounds. The Lynx 12 bolt is a lot stronger.

[@Ocean2753]

I wanna know your impression in the new model with left charging hander?

[@tsafa]

I believe that is a Cheetah 12. That is really bad. The dust cover blows off. The lynx 12 is is a big Improvement what the charging handle is on the right side like a traditional AK-47.

[@winterlounge]

@@tsafa They have a new 3 gun model that is not the Cheetah

[@tsafa]

@@winterlounge thanks for that information. I did not know that.

[@calholli]

Will that linx bolt work in the saiga 12?? You say that you can't replace the bolts in the saiga--- but maybe the lynx bolt will work.??

[@tsafa]

I tried it. It will not fit. The bolt carrier is cut different. Bolt carrier is the thing that broke on both of my Saiga 12. Right at the connection point between piston and carrier.

[@45eno]

I was looking to pick up a $450-$550 range semi auto shotgun. I was looking at the JTS12 and also considering this Lynx12 as they are the same price. Opinions which to buy and a brief why?

[@tsafa]

I can't say anything about the JTS 12 because I never shot it. You would have to watch a bunch of review videos on that. I have a lot of videos on the Lynx 12 that you can then compare. The problem I think you're going to run into... I don't think there's too many people out there that shoot as much as I do. Most people shoot 100 round and then do a review. I can tell you I have Two Lynx 12 with about 12,000 rounds on each of them, and I can tell you what broke where and when and how I was able to get the replacement parts to fix it. I don't think you're going to be able to get that information on the JTS 12.

[@tsafa]

10 pack of 10 round magazines for $30 each here: agparms.com/agp-arms-saiga-12-high-capacity-magazine/

[@headshotsongs9465]

Thanks, good review. I'm planning to get the Lynx ASAP. plus those mags and a Pro Mag drum.

[@tsafa]

@@headshotsongs9465 Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad the video is helpful

[@headshotsongs9465]

@@tsafa There are similar AK shotguns out there, but it's the bolt hold open that sold me(and the price).

[@tsafa]

@@headshotsongs9465 Bolt hold open on AK-47 are usually induced by a magazine change. The magazine follower is designed so that it catches the bolt on the last round. Changing the gun itself to hold open on the last round, is a significant change from the original AK-47 design, which means there's experimentation going on there. The thing I like about the Lynx 12 shotgun is that it's built on a design that has been around for a very long time in the AK-47 and is reliable.

[@headshotsongs9465]

@@tsafa Bought it! Local gun shop has them online from SDS Imports. Should arrive next week. Will be adding after market items like drum mag, forend, muzzle brake, etc.

[@paperclip6993]

What magazines do you recommend? Never mind AGP.

[@tsafa]

I can be a hit and miss, but they're easy to fine-tune.

[@tsafa]

I had to do this with AGP... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmjGpqt7pZmep80

[@jesseterrell9354]

So would you recommend buying one in today’s market. $480 shipped? My concern is reviews vary widely from it eats everything even the cheap target loads to it doesn’t run barely at all?

[@tsafa]

I have 3 Lynx 12. They all shoot Walmart value pack birdshot right out of the box without any adjustment. Velocity should be over 1200 feet per second. I also think that there's a possibility that during certain time periods, some production runs may not be as good. That's a general thing with Chinese made products.

[@jesseterrell9354]

@@tsafa I figured. There seems to be many variations of these types of shotguns out at the moment as a matter of fact Brandon Herrera the AK guy just released a video of the jts Chinese made saiga clone today and it was a disaster.

[@tsafa]

@@jesseterrell9354 Thanks for the heads up. I have to check out that video

[@alwaysreloading288]

How does the hulls look like after firing them? I reload and want to make sure the hulls are too reload.

[@tsafa]

They should be perfectly okay for reloading. I don't see any difference then the ones I shoot out of a pump.

[@guitar3212]

I can't decide between the Lynx 12 or the JTS M12 AK T1. Which would you recommend?

[@tsafa]

The only one that I have experience with is the lynx 12 which is built on the saiga-12 design which is very close to the original AK-47 design with the long stroke gas piston. I recommend you look at a lot of reviews on the other guns. Try to find reviews where people have shot at least 10,000 rounds like I have. It's really hard for anybody to get that kind of mileage unless they're using them as range rentals like I do.

[@tsafa]

If you search my channel name plus Lynx 12 you will find lots of videos.

[@jacobireland4520]

whats the break in period for the lynx 12 i put one in layaway a few days ago.any up grades or cool things to make it more well badass lol

[@tsafa]

All three of mine shot 100 round Wallmart value pack on day one. Get a collapsible stock like I have. Talk to Carolina shooters or Mississippi arms about. Get a UTG side mount rail and a Halosun 503cu with the 65 moa circle and dot. I did a video talking about that. AGP 10 rd magazines. Get a 10 pack. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGSmiJWvmJxjpdU

[@thefoodpunisher4864]

What do you think about vepr 12?

[@tsafa]

I have never shot it. I have heard good things about it. You can't import any more of them or get parts. I would not buy a used one because you can't get parts. They also want a lot of money for it because no more of being imported. Usually more than $1,000+ used. I don't think it will be any better than the Lynx 12 for $400.

[@bellaphone5719]

is a beast bulid like a tank

[@Araunah1337]

@tsafa What kind of clips do you recommend?

[@tsafa]

See the link below. Buy a small batch and try them out. I've gotten both good and bad from them. When I got bad, they did replace it. agparms.com/agp-arms-saiga-12-high-capacity-magazine/

[@Araunah1337]

@@tsafa Thank you so much, what is the stock you use? I hate the stock it came with. Kicks like a sum bitchen mule.

[@tsafa]

@@Araunah1337 The stock that comes with it as an absolute piece of crap. I have the kicklite stock. It's a little expensive. You can get an adapter so you can fit a standard AR stock on it. Here's a link with more information ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWKQdqOnp9mNa8U

[@markhudson2663]

About how long do the buffers last ??

[@tsafa]

The first one I had needed replacing by 6,000 rounds. The second one has gun 8,000 rounds. I shoot birdshot at clays. Buckshot or slugs will probably wear out faster.

[@deadeye4256]

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[@deadeye4256]

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[@tsafa]

ok coffee it is!

[@dandrson7903]

What brand of magazine should you use with the Lynx?

[@tsafa]

I use AGP. The batch of 20 I bought about 10 years ago is better than the batch I bought in early 2021. I did a video in my Channel about fixing them. Just search my channel name and AGP magazines

[@dandrson7903]

@@tsafa Thanks. I don't have a Lynx but I have a SDS Civet 12 which I believe accepts the same type of magazine.

[@ryancrazy1]

does the lynx 12 have a bolt hold-open?

[@tsafa]

No it does not. That's not normal in an AK-47 design. The bolt hold open is usually created by getting aftermarket Serbian magazines that have a follower that comes up higher to catch the bolt. Once you pull the magazine out, the bolt closes so you still don't have the advantage of easier loading.

[@ryancrazy1]

@@tsafa sorry. Not an automatic bolt hold open. I saw some have the little button to lock the bolt back or the safety cut out. I was able to find a video that shows it

[@tsafa]

@@ryancrazy1 that would be an interesting feature. The Lynx 12 does not have it. My general feeling is that they should stick to the standard AK-47 design that works and not change things until millions of these are put into circulation.

[@ryancrazy1]

@@tsafa I just watched a video that goes over it. There should be a tab just beside/behind the trigger that you push up that will hold the bolt back. Does your 2 not have that? I believe the saiga has it aswell?

[@tsafa]

@@ryancrazy1 I see it now. I probably noticed it and forgot it at some point because I don't use it. I remember that the saiga-12 had it but I had to remove it during the conversion process because those guns were imported with the grip behind the hammer for some stupid legal reason. When I did the conversion, that bolt catch was a problem. On the list 12 it is so out of my way that I completely forgot about it. It is good that the feature is there because some ranges require you to lock the guns open when they call a ceasefire.

[@gruntspy44]

Parts interchange?

[@tsafa]

The bolt does not from Lynx to Saiga since they upgraded it. That was the first thing I tried 😁

[@raymondyarosis4146]

Anyone looking for spare parts for their Saiga 12 they won't interchange but now that the Kalashnikov USA KS12 and Komrad are in full production I am sure there will be spare bolts available soon enough. The talk is that they are made on the same tooling and to the same specs that the IZMASH S12's were.

[@tsafa]

@@raymondyarosis4146 thanks for taking the time to post that tip!

[@ROTTBOXX]

Just ordered one of these. That good?

[@tsafa]

How much did you pay? I can not seem to find any right now. I have two of them with 10,000 rounds each right now. Look up 10000 rounds cleaning video. Customer service has a little shity though. Especially at this time when they really don't have to be that attentive given the Panic buying. If you plan to shoot it a lot, get an extra recoil spring.

[@ROTTBOXX]

@@tsafa classic firearms has some right now for $499. Still not a bad price imo. People seem to have great things to say about this thing

[@tsafa]

@@ROTTBOXX I bought one of mine from Classic Firearms back when they were about $400. I did not know they had a back in stock. I will check it out.

[@ROTTBOXX]

@@tsafa must have just happened. Got an email today. Had to jump on it. www.classicfirearms.com/lynx-12g-ak-style-semi-auto-shotgun/

[@dslife1]

Question, would it be wise to sand and polish the black nitride bolt carrier? I couldn’t get my hands on the one that had the chrome bolt carrier and I love the way it looks. I would like to sand it down and polish it.

[@tsafa]

I don't think that would be a problem. I had and earlier cheetah 12, which sucked, and would not cycle so well. SDS Imports told me to polish that bolt carrier. Also with the bolt on my lynx12, I had to do a lot a lot of grinding and polishing to get that to fit anyway. I would order a backup one just in case. They're not that expensive from SDS. Here's a link to that the fitting work I had to do for the new Bolt... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6SxaHeXqL6Ybac

[@dslife1]

@@tsafa cool. I will follow that advice. Thank you for the quick response.

[@dslife1]

I contacted SDS in regards to the bolt carrier and they said that they are no longer manufacturing them. That’s kinda inconvenient. Do you know of any other way that I could acquire one?

[@tsafa]

@@dslife1 they don't have any? Not the black one? Or they don't have the gray one like I have? SDS is the only importer as far as I know.

[@dslife1]

Well, I asked about the chrome carrier specifically. Aesthetically pleasing 😉 I will check in to the black one and take what I can get. I did end up refinishing the black one that came in the shotgun and it turned out really nice. I would share a picture if I knew how to.

[@StillTheGhost]

Did some videos on a early lynx. Also a iz 109 owner for years. Fitting some wood furniture SDS IMPORTS LYNX LH-12: kzbin.info/aero/PLHy5CKpIqfAzRIePa_QRRqpF4-p20cu8g

[@tsafa]

I just saw your post. This is a great playlist you posted in the link

[@StillTheGhost]

@@tsafa thanks i try to make good content

[@whitedime]

You shoot a 12 guage with a hard plastic stock? Jesus

[@tsafa]

Collapsible AR stock

[@whitedime]

@@tsafa I know what it is, there's no padding at all

[@tsafa]

@@whitedime ohhh.... I did not know what you meant. The felt recoil is about half what you would feel on a pump because the recoil spring acts as a shock absorber. Women shoot this gun very regularly with 12 ga #8 shot. Its easier then a 20 ga pump.

[@whitedime]

Aha, my 590 is pretty brutal

[@vinhyvegas]

What spare parts do you recommend stocking up on?

[@tsafa]

I already wore out the recoil spring and broke the bolt at around 11,000 rounds, so definitely get those two items. Also get a trigger group and a bolt carrier. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6SxaHeXqL6Ybac

[@tsafa]

Lynx 12 pros and cons video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZvYm5SmaKyhhbc

[@tsafa]

@sheparddog117 SDS Imports 2 recoil spring 2 complete bolt 1 trigger group 1 bolt carrier

[@tsafa]

@sheparddog117 I think SDS is the only importer. That is why you should get spare parts asap. Biden could pull the plug on this any time

[@oldwarmonger8750]

I’ll take 5 of theam

[@tsafa]

I'm up to 3 😁 I would have bought 5 for sure by now if Walmart were still selling 12-gauge birdshot for $21.

[@tsafa]

AGP magazine fix... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmjGpqt7pZmep80

[@silentpoet75]

Why would I have to have a glock when I have better guns that I shoot better?

[@tsafa]

The patent on Gen 3 Glocks has expired and dozens of companies make the parts for them and sell them on internet cheap. Glock gen 3 has become the equivalent of mil-spec AR-15. More people can completely disassemble a G17 and completely reassemble it then any other pistol, because we have been building polymer 80s. People have stockpiles of Glock parts unlike any other pistol. On top of that Glock G17 & G19 are extremely durable. My G17 went 75000 rounds before it broke. Search my video on that.

[@silentpoet75]

@@tsafa Fair enough, but I would prefer a gun I can shoot well. Never could shoot glocks very well. I will stick with H&K and sig, or in a pinch a 1911. Glocks are good guns for other people in my opinion. I don't think they are bad, just not for me.

[@tsafa]

@@silentpoet75 it's not my favorite gun either. It is the equivalent of a Bic pen. I have lots of other guns I like more with more comfortable grips, but I think it's the gun that I think everybody should have at least one of.

[@DrinkMilkCunt]

Does it shoot 3"?

[@tsafa]

yes. Make sure you adjust a gas valve who is smaller hole so you don't beat up the gun.