So, I bought a Saiga 12.  The only reason I had any interest in these shotguns is because they are mag fed, and it allows me to keep capacity up while I keep size down.  This will be perfect for hunting and in my truck in case I spot the occasional pig running by.  The problem I'm having is there is very little info I can find for how and what to do when cutting down the barrel on a Saiga 12.  I'm looking go go as short as I can, but like several other AK's I've built, it's usually easier to cut just in front of the gas block, and not mess with relocating everything.  Is that the case?  Will I run into any cylcing issues reducing the dwell time that much?  Lastly, are there dies available to cut choke threads into the barrel?  I'd still like an adjustable choke even with a short barrel.

I think you can go down to 11 or so with out moving the gas block, but you will have to open the ports. I have an 8in done by tromix, it is cool and all but i wish i would have gotten a 10 in. The saiga12 forum should have some good info.

James

I assume for sound reasons?  I intend on only shooting this shotgun suppressed, I was looking at maybe a 4 or 6".  What's involved in that?

till need to move and rework gas for 11". Here is mine, I have contact info for evlblkwpnz on youtube who is well known for his sbs saigas.  He just opened his own shop.

Yeah the 8 inch has a lot of concussion, but its still pretty cool. I have a 12.5 in barrel 870 that much nicer to shoot. I want to say I have seen someone post a 6in barreled Saiga 12, but I cant remember where.  It sounds like a cool idea though.

The 6" saga is evlblkwpnz. Check his YouTube video on it. 100% reliable on Walmart buck.