The Saiga-12 is a 12-gauge shotgun available in a wide range of configurations, patterned after the Kalashnikov series of rifles and named for the saiga antelope. Like the Kalashnikov rifle variants, it is a rotating bolt, gas-operated gun that feeds from a box magazine. All Saiga-12 configurations are recognizable as Kalashnikov-pattern guns by the large lever-safety on the right side of the receiver, the optic mounting rail on the left side of the receiver and the large top-mounted dust cover held in place by the rear of the recoil spring assembly.
The SASG-12 is categorized as a shotgun in the Rainbow Six universe.
Vegas 1 & 2[]
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The Saiga-12 is seen as the second weapon in the second column going from left to right.
The Saiga-12 is a weapon that was supposed to be featured in both Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2, but was later cut from the final product. This weapon was found among the files of the PC versions of both games.
Weapons and Equipment of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas | |
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Assault Rifles | 552 Commando · AK-47 · AUG A3 · FAMAS · G36C · G3KA4 · M8 · MTAR21 · SCAR-H CQC |
Submachine Guns | MP5N · MP9 · M11 · UMP45 · P90 · MP7A1 |
Shotguns | M3 · SPAS 12 · 870MCS · XM-26 LSS |
Sniper Rifles | M40A1 · SV-98 · PSG1 · Scout Tactical |
Light Machine Guns | MK46 · 21E · MG36 · M249 SPW |
Pistols | MK.23 · USP40 · Glock 18 · 92FS · Raging Bull · G19 · Desert Eagle |
Gadgets | Shield · GPS Device · Radar Jammer · Motion Sensor · C4 · Breaching Charge · Frag Grenade · Flashbang · Tear Gas · Smoke · Incendiary · XM50 Gas Mask · SF10 Gas Mask · Snake Camera (SP only) |
Weapon Attachments | ACOG Scope · Reflex Scope · Rifle Scope · 6X Scope · 12X Scope · 6X,12X Scope · Laser Sight · Recoil Control Stock · High-Capacity Mag · Suppressor |
Cut | P226 · UCP · UZI · SR-2M Veresk · USAS-12 · SASG-12 · Mossberg 500 Cruiser · PKM · Ultimax 100 Mark 2 · M60E3 · SIG SG 550 · AS50 · MTAR21 |
Siege[]
“ Semi-automatic shotgun, favored by Spetsnaz. Limited range, large spread decreases accuracy. - In-game description”
The SASG-12 is a weapon featured in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. It is available for use by Kapkan, Finka and Fenrir.
Overview[]
The SASG-12 is one of the most potent, close-ranged, semi-automatic shotguns next to the FO-12. In terms of damage and fire rate, this magazine-fed shotgun can easily tear a target to pieces. Long-range is inadvisable, though that goes without saying. It's still a powerful weapon even with a Suppressor, which brings the damage on par with the other semi-automatic shotguns. It's raw damage is even stronger than that of the FO-12, but not nearly as damage dropoff friendly.
Pros[]
- High damage per pellet
- Quick ADS time
- Fast rate of fire
- High magazine capacity
Cons[]
- Moderate recoil kick per shot
- High damage dropoff
Weapon Attachments[]
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Barrel | |
Grip | |
Under Barrel |
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Extraction[]
“ Semi-automatic shotgun, favored by Spetsnaz. Limited range, large spread decreases accuracy. - In-game description”
The SASG-12 is a weapon featured in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction. It is available as the default weapon for Tachanka and is unlocked for Finka and Fuze at Operator levels 3 and 6.
Overview[]
The SASG-12 performs in a similar manner as its counterpart in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. It features a high rate of fire and damage output though this is offset by its low damage dropoff range. It is one of the few shotguns that is capable of equipping a Suppressor, making it viable for engaging targets quietly. As with other weapons, however, the suppressor will drastically affect the weapon's damage output.
Pros[]
- High damage per pellet
- Quick ADS time
- Fast rate of fire
- High magazine capacity
Cons[]
- Moderate recoil kick per shot
- High damage dropoff
Weapon Attachments[]
Sight | |
Barrel | |
Grip | |
Under Barrel |
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Trivia[]
- The magazine capacity was erroneously stated to hold 8 rounds in its magazine, when in fact the magazine capacity is actually 10 rounds. This has since been fixed.
- The SASG-12 is modeled with accessories from Hatcher Gun Company (H.G.C.).