It looks like Saiga will be bringing out a .22 rifle to compete with other popular semi-automatic .22s. As much as I love my Saiga in 7.62x39, I don't see what the .22 has to offer the market unless it is really cheap. But I guess in the same way people buy $500 GSGs and S&W .22s, they will buy this even if it is over prices. I'll stick with my Ruger 10/22.

I am excited to report that Izhmash Arms, the official manufacturer of the AK and Saiga rifles, has launched a new series of .22 Long Rifle chambered AK-styled rifles.

The new Saiga 22 comes in two flavors. The standard model is patterned after the AK-105. It features an AK-105 style side folding stock and polymer furniture. The "Version 4" model is patterned after the AKM and features a fixed stock and wooden furniture.

The guns are fed from a 10 round magazine that is the size of a AK-sized 30 round magazine. They come with standard AK-style iron sights and can be fitted with a AK side mounted optics rail.

These guns look like a lot of fun! I think AK fans are going to be ecstatic about the chance to own a real Izhmash .22 LR AK. Hopefully these will find their way stateside.