Saiga pr0n

[ViPER395]

I'm yearning to get a Saiga. I honestly can't wait.

Do any of you Saiga owners have some pics to post or your rifles? How about those of you with cool accesories, handguards, sights, etc? I'm very interested on the scope mount and how it works. Hell i'm interested in the whole thing.

When I get mine I will be sure to add some pics, or get it started if this idea fizzles.

[saigon1965]

You mean Saiga "porn".

[ViPER395]

You mean Saiga "porn".

Thats what it says.

pr0n.

[ke6guj]

You mean Saiga "porn".http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pron#Pr0n

[saigon1965]

Ah, enlightened. Still don't have any to post. Am on the fence right now.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pron#Pr0n

[FEDUPWBS]

Saiga-12 Tromix PRK style? ;);)

[MrTuffPaws]

Here's a old stock mod that I did on my 7.62. I have since switch back to the sporter stock
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/MrTuffPaws/CIMG0411.jpg

Heres some details of the markings
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/MrTuffPaws/CIMG1515.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/MrTuffPaws/CIMG1514_ed.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/MrTuffPaws/CIMG1513.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/MrTuffPaws/CIMG1512.jpg

[Beetle Bailey]

Hey, it's Kalashnikitty! :cool:

I don't have a camera, but my Saiga is all stock anyways. I like it a lot and everyone who's shot it enjoyed it as well.

[tombinghamthegreat]

Here is mine.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9862&stc=1&d=1210733465

[69Mach1]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/Picture038-2.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/Picture035-2.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/hkSONY1304.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/hkSONY1299-1.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/hkSONY1265-2.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/hkSONY1301.jpg

[crunchy53]

this pron served its purpose :)

[qbertquartz2]

RAA 223 with dimples.:cool:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n32/qbertquartz2/album%201/raa223.jpg

[DrunkSkunk]

nice conversion mach1 - you have that accepting ak mags as well?

[viras]

RAA 223 with dimples.:cool:


What is the purpose of the dimples? Please explain...

[viras]

Here's mine (top), a standard Out-Of-Box Saiga .308 with a cheapie scope and cheapie bipod.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3751/dsc01699nw9.jpg

[ViPER395]

What is the purpose of the dimples? Please explain...

I think it's more 'authentic' or something like the real AKs.

I know the dimpled 7.62x39s fetch more dough.

[Baron]

What is the purpose of the dimples? Please explain...
From everything I've read... they are to help prevent magazine wiggle, or wobble, or what ever you want to call it...

[qbertquartz2]

I know the dimpled 7.62x39s fetch more dough.

That's interesting, I haven't been looking at the prices since I bought mine. The 223 dimpled was kinda hard to find at the time.

[76231b]

http://www.gameconsoles.com/images/Sega%20Saturn%20CONSOLE.jpg

[MrTuffPaws]

Here's mine (top), a standard Out-Of-Box Saiga .308 with a cheapie scope and cheapie bipod.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3751/dsc01699nw9.jpg

Ah, the valtro gives me much happiness. I would have gotten one if it where for that damn group buy.

[MrTuffPaws]

never mind

[acolytes]

For the guys with the side scope mounts...Did you guys have them installed or did you buy them already on?

[69Mach1]

Saiga come with them installed from the factory.

[acolytes]

Nice! Thanks!

[JeffM]

Dimpled Saiga receivers are rumored to have come off the .mil side of the factory rather than the civilian side of production. They help with mag wobble, which is only a (small)factor when using hi-caps, so it made sense to save money by skipping this for civi/low-cap designated rifles. They make for more authentic looking conversions.

I finally gave up on finding a dimpled .223 and ordered one sight unseen. Finally got it and no dimples :(

Mine is stock, except I removed the cover on the gas tube that was spot welded on.

[ViPER395]

http://marcieeric.thedigitalhive.com/pics/IMG_2247.jpg

[jkasandiego]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w93/kido58/291_9169.jpg

[qbertquartz2]

Dimpled Saiga receivers are rumored to have come off the .mil side of the factory rather than the civilian side of production. They help with mag wobble, which is only a (small)factor when using hi-caps, so it made sense to save money by skipping this for civi/low-cap designated rifles. They make for more authentic looking conversions.


One thing I noticed is the 762 dimpled has the "x" and "y" stamp just like the romanian sar's. My 223 dimpled doesn't have the "x" and "y" stamp. The old ones used pins to attach the front sight and gas block. The latest ones seem to have the mil spec spot welds.

heres a russian kit I got for it.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n32/qbertquartz2/kits/picture032tx7.jpg

[nmib]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/Volks07/IMG_0528.jpg

im thinking about selling the stock and scope, not really my thing.

[///D]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w93/kido58/291_9169.jpg

That's awesome, where'd you get the wood furniture?

[Nikola]

Here's my Saiga 7.62 with my new Kobra sight. Haven't shot yet with the sight, but I'm hoping for good things.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/nikolablag/SEdyc2IqKRI/AAAAAAAAAHE/7Dv4gKvOYn8/s800/CIMG0215.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/nikolablag/SEdycpTbByI/AAAAAAAAAG8/bVv2ZCqO_Rk/s800/CIMG0214.JPG

[vandal]

http://contentproviders.com/dwimages/saiga_v5.jpg

[ViPER395]

I think I asked this before, but where do you get the cool hAK handguards, and what do you need to install them on a Saiga?

[vandal]

You can get the handguards anywhere, but you need the DinZag front handguard retainer.

http://dinzagarms.com/saiga_762x39/akbor1.html

I think I asked this before, but where do you get the cool hAK handguards, and what do you need to install them on a Saiga?

[jkasandiego]

That's awesome, where'd you get the wood furniture?

The wood stock comes with the rifle. It's the 22" mod.

[JeffM]

One thing I noticed is the 762 dimpled has the "x" and "y" stamp just like the romanian sar's. My 223 dimpled doesn't have the "x" and "y" stamp. The old ones used pins to attach the front sight and gas block. The latest ones seem to have the mil spec spot welds.

heres a russian kit I got for it.
[IMG]

That's odd that your dimpled doesn't have the X/Y, most of the ones I've seen in my researching have had them. My non-dimpled has the X/Y, as well as the pinned front sight/GB.

That's some nice Ruskie kit BTW. Will look good put together.

[Bowser]

Needs more pics!

[unclejesse]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/Volks07/IMG_0528.jpg

im thinking about selling the stock and scope, not really my thing.

what kind of mag lock did u use?

[RossRinSD]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/RossRinSD/gun%20stuff/RearTrunions002.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/RossRinSD/Brokeback%20Mountain/BBM2002.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/RossRinSD/AK002.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/RossRinSD/AK001.jpg


http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/RossRinSD/gun%20stuff/th_Saigawith10rounder.jpg (http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/RossRinSD/gun%20stuff/?action=view&current=Saigawith10rounder.flv)

[RossRinSD]

You can get the handguards anywhere, but you need the DinZag front handguard retainer.

http://dinzagarms.com/saiga_762x39/akbor1.html

+1 on the Dinzag parts. My lower handguard retainer always manages to creep forward while I'm shooting. It just lets the lower handguard wiggle a bit, but could have the possibility of coming all the way off. 500 rds of rapid fire shooting couldn't get it all the way off. My cleaning rod worked its way forward. Just a quick note, that cleaning rod gets awfully hot, so don't just grab it without gloves.

So, how can I put a brake on the end??

[Pilot]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/LorienOfTheValar/Saiga.jpg

[supersonic]

Okay, here's mine:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s202/OZONE78/saiga12k04002legion050fz.jpghttp://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s202/OZONE78/prawn.jpg

[ViPER395]

WTF? A shrimp?

Okay, here's mine:http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s202/OZONE78/prawn.jpg

[Knight]

Some great guns here. Where are the Saiga 12 owners hiding?

WTF? A shrimp?

LOL . . . It's a pr0n. Get it?

[ViPER395]

Muwahahahahahah!!!

Good one.

Some great guns here. Where are the Saiga 12 owners hiding?

LOL . . . It's a pr0n. Get it?

[69Mach1]

Okay, here's mine:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s202/OZONE78/saiga12k04002legion050fz.jpg

(Talking to myself) I don't need a Saiga 12, I don't need a Saiga 12, I don't need a Saiga 12,........

Beautiful man. Details please.

[mvpatriot]

looks like a 7.62 to me with a real mag well, but not sure.
Very nice, details on the furniture?

[ccmano]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/Volks07/IMG_0528.jpg

im thinking about selling the stock and scope, not really my thing.

Let me know if you want to sell that buttstock. I'd be interested.
ccmano54@gmail.com

Hans

[supersonic]

looks like a 7.62 to me with a real mag well, but not sure.
Very nice, details on the furniture?

It's a 12. Real mag well. Real prOn. Not sure on the furniture, as that is how the gun came to me,;)

[gozuki]

I want to play! I'm doing the HK sights, not done with the front one yet...http://mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=4b651ade-7924-42a1-beff-a84d65c245f3&Aux=4|0|8CB1D3B43AB6A70|

[gozuki]

I want to play! I'm doing the HK sights, not done with the front one yet...http://mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=4b651ade-7924-42a1-beff-a84d65c245f3&Aux=4|0|8CB1D3B43AB6A70|

now I'm done...


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=406581&stc=1&d=1228334554

[gozuki]

Fixed the link

[N_S]

http://www.gameconsoles.com/images/Sega%20Saturn%20CONSOLE.jpg

That one sucks.
The original SEGA Genesis was way better.

[Pilot]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/LorienOfTheValar/Saiga.jpg?t=1233279196

[Some Guy]

uhh.... You posted the same pic one page back.

[Pilot]

hm..should be a new version of the picture...not the same..thats odd.

[tony818]

does any one know where i could get a saiga ak47 russian in california i need help i need a riffle and i cant find it anywhere

[Pilot]

does any one know where i could get a saiga ak47 russian in california i need help i need a riffle and i cant find it anywhereWell, first of all its not called a Saiga AK47. Just a Saiga. Second of all, know what caliber you want so maybe someone can point you in the right direction incase they're selling what you want or someone has just what you want in stock. I got mine from Cold War Shooters in the middle of October, right before everything when haywire. There's lots of other places that have them as well, including the banner ads at the top of the page and some gun stores can order one if they want to. Just look around..

[impactco]

Cali compliant S-12

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/impactco/S12Medium.jpg

[sd_shooter]

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq195/sd_shooter_photos/DSCN0621.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq195/sd_shooter_photos/DSCN0623.jpg

[psssniper]

KA brake and piston, HK sights, Bolt mods done, vented the handguard, installed an MD gas plug, enlarged the gas ports and drilled and extra one. Runs amazingly well, very smooth & fast.



http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/psssniper/IMG_3097.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/psssniper/Awangatestfire005redux.jpg

[4thSBCT]

My sh*t creek paddle. Complete with all the tapco goodies. Converting was a breeze for the most part. Really enjoyed this one. Its my first time owning a saiga. Shoots and handles like a dream. Didn't care for the feel of the handguard so I roughed her up a little and it came out good.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c382/trevormoore1984/IMG_0784.jpg

[Double_D]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/aznfury408/random%20pics/IMG_0598.jpg

[reidnez]

does any one know where i could get a saiga ak47 russian in california i need help i need a riffle and i cant find it anywhere

Check the "private sales" section of this site. That's where I found mine. The Saiga 7.62 usually goes for about $500, not sure about the other calibers.

[vintagedude88]

Here's mine. Both are Kali legal.

http://forum.saiga-12.com/uploads/gallery/1244431577/gallery_15019_317_217278.jpg

http://forum.saiga-12.com/uploads/gallery/1244431577/gallery_15019_317_81859.jpg

[strangerdude]

what scope do you have on your saiga? I just bought a saiga 5.45 and do not know what kind of scope to get.


http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/Picture038-2.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/Picture035-2.jpg

[Crazed_SS]

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee298/crazed1x/gats/IMG_0582.jpg

Saiga .223 w/ tru-glo red dot

[marsd]

Saiga 7.62 on wood, POSP 8 X 42, Wally's special Bipod and a quick install 74 brake.

[sevans]

My new Saigas. 7.62x39 and 5.45x39. 7.62 has BattleRifleG3 furniture and the 5.45 has Saiga wood. Both have mojo sights, take standard AK (47 and 74 respectively) mags and are 922r compliant.

7.62 on top

http://www.infiniteweb.com/saiga/IMG_2939.JPG


5.45 on top

http://www.infiniteweb.com/saiga/IMG_2942.JPG

http://www.infiniteweb.com/saiga/IMG_2945.JPG

http://www.infiniteweb.com/saiga/IMG_2947.JPG

[vandal]

"Hmm. Upgrades."

To previous configuration...

Added MOLOT low side-rail mount
Added Trijicon Accupoint 1-4x Green Triangle

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/vandalpix/ak/IMG_4151.jpg

[sigfan91]

I read the title as "Saigon pr0n" and thought to myself...wow, calguns is getting kinky...:hide:

[Fot]

ok.. here's mine

[Stamatos]

My new Saigas. 7.62x39 and 5.45x39. 7.62 has BattleRifleG3 furniture and the 5.45 has Saiga wood. Both have mojo sights, take standard AK (47 and 74 respectively) mags and are 922r compliant.

7.62 on top

http://www.infiniteweb.com/saiga/IMG_2939.JPG


5.45 on top

http://www.infiniteweb.com/saiga/IMG_2942.JPG

http://www.infiniteweb.com/saiga/IMG_2945.JPG

http://www.infiniteweb.com/saiga/IMG_2947.JPG

Wow, really pretty pieces.

[mostlymoto]

:17:

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w131/egszkup/Picture1371.jpg

[sherm2954]

Here's mine (top), a standard Out-Of-Box Saiga .308 with a cheapie scope and cheapie bipod.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3751/dsc01699nw9.jpg

I believe the quote was by Krusty....

[vintagedude88]

what scope do you have on your saiga? I just bought a saiga 5.45 and do not know what kind of scope to get.

I have the a Leapers Accushot 1-4X28 scope. It shoots great at Angeles. Been able to hit the swingers at 300yds with it. Cost me $100. Here's a link: http://www.leapers.com/production/prod_detail.php?mitem=Optics&level1=&level2=&itemno=SCP3-1428L1&status=

[gozuki]

Here is a Saiga pistol in the works...

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=476408&stc=1&d=1256951579

[gozuki]

Latest conversion
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=482507&stc=1&d=1259204870

And that is configured as a singleshot with the gas system plugged.

[sherm2954]

Got together today with a friend who is a great mechanic and fabricator. 4 hours later (I had to run off for an hour and do "family" stuff), my Saiga 223 was converted...just a couple of small tweaks needed.

Still need to:
Install the FCG retaining plate I ordered today (I'm re-using the spring right now and it's held in place by a drilled out pin),
Get out and shoot the gun to be sure it's functioning properly,
Paint the bottom of the receiver,
Install a Galil style front handguard,
Paint all plastic parts with Krylon Fusion and bake it on.

I won't rehash the basics of a conversion. However, here's what I found...

The spot weld must be made from German tank armor (someone else said that, I agree). It was a job to get it drilled!
I cut the BHO a hair too short. When it is pushed in to catch the bolt, it's darn near flush with the receiver.
Had to add a bushing to the folding stock mechanism to disable it or it would have been an "illegal" length. I'll change the brass collar to a plastic or polymer when I get ready to paint.
The maglock is pretty basic and not really that great (it does the job, though). If anyone has suggestions and links for a high quality maglock, please let me know!
Black nylon plugs from Ace Hardware look just like rivet heads! 25 cents each.

Overall, I'm thrilled that this is done. It was fun, a little challenging (everything good usually is) and turned out pretty decently. The improvement in trigger quality is worth the effort all by itself!

My buddy Rick deserves a huge thank you. His skill was invaluable!

[qbertquartz2]

That's odd that your dimpled doesn't have the X/Y, most of the ones I've seen in my researching have had them. My non-dimpled has the X/Y, as well as the pinned front sight/GB.

That's some nice Ruskie kit BTW. Will look good put together.
I typed the wrong letter.. I meant "I" and "Y".
It's been a while, I finally found a Russian rear trunnion with all the small parts so I can finally get the thing built!

There are lots of differences between the 2006 and 2008. Instead of S and F it has a "Russian" N and O. Some other differences are the 06 has a heavier barrel with pinned parts and the 08 has a standard weight barrel with press punched parts. Some markings are different and in different locations. The 06 looks like it was a 762x39 receiver then the marking was machined out. A triangle with a C in it was also machined out.

Here are some comparsion pics.
2006
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n32/qbertquartz2/DSC01272.jpg
2008
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n32/qbertquartz2/DSC01274.jpg

2006
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n32/qbertquartz2/DSC01273.jpg
2008
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n32/qbertquartz2/DSC01275.jpg

2006
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n32/qbertquartz2/DSC01283.jpg
2008
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n32/qbertquartz2/DSC01281.jpg

[eljBRD]

don't mean to hijack here, but how accurate is the Saiga .308 compared to the M1A?





http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee298/crazed1x/gats/IMG_0582.jpg

Saiga .223 w/ tru-glo red dot

[sherm2954]

Not quite finished yet, but it's CA legal.
Mag lock installed and folder mechanism is disabled to maintain legal minimum lenght.

Can't believe I worried about converting. It was a great project and the improvement in the trigger alone is worth the effort.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39566&stc=1&d=1260242253

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39575&stc=1&d=1260243226

[4thSBCT]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c382/trevormoore1984/IMG_0716.jpg

[sherm2954]

Hey 4thSBCT...great photo..what's the length of the muzzle device? I need to add overall length so I'm not below 30 inches when folded...thanks?

[tombinghamthegreat]

this is before
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/sealofawesomeness/saiga4.jpg

this is after :)
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/sealofawesomeness/Picture158.jpg

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/sealofawesomeness/Picture162.jpg

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/sealofawesomeness/Picture161.jpg

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/sealofawesomeness/Picture166.jpg

[Crazed_SS]

don't mean to hijack here, but how accurate is the Saiga .308 compared to the M1A?

Havent really put them up against each other back to back at 100yds..

THey're both sighted in a 25 and it's pretty much the same thing

[alain209]

heres mine 762 and 12

[jkrew619]

GANDA PARE!!!!!!!:D

[sherm2954]

close to complete...still need to do the paint job.
Galil foregrip with 10 round Saiga magazine
Galil foregrip with 10/35 Galil mag (no bullet guide yet, so I haven't tried firing it)
Love this conversion!.
IF YOU OWN A SAIGA, CONVERT IT! YOU WILL LOVE IT!


http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/sherm2954/001.jpg


http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/sherm2954/Saiga%20Conversion/005.jpg

[69Mach1]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/DSC04968.jpg
922r compliant

[69Mach1]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/DSC04995.jpg
Big brother.

[sherm2954]

Looks great!
223?
308?
am I missing something?

[C_1]

its a long barrel 308 Saiga rifle..

[vintagedude88]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/DSC04995.jpg
Big brother.

Wow Tom, you really do have a 69 Mach1.:D

[69Mach1]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/DSC05130.jpg

[sherm2954]

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/sherm2954/Saiga%20Paint%20and%20reassemble/036.jpg

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/sherm2954/Saiga%20Paint%20and%20reassemble/041.jpg

[vintagedude88]

Sherm2954 - Ditch the dust cover rail. Its not a stable platform for an optic. Go with either a beryl or side mounted rail.

[sherm2954]

I have a side mounted rail...just need to zero the red dot on it....i appreciate the input, as i'm a neophyte to the ak but always willing to listen!!!!!

[dskell]

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/sherm2954/Saiga%20Paint%20and%20reassemble/036.jpg

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/sherm2954/Saiga%20Paint%20and%20reassemble/041.jpg

What did you use for the hanguard retainer?

[sherm2954]

the handguard is a tapco galil-style with a metal retainer that has a bolt that runs through the front and tightens it in place. There is a second screw at the rear base that goes where the original saiga screw goes. Here's another photo...btw...i got the foregrip off ebay used...i admit that i'm cheap, but why would i spend 80 bucks when i can spend 40 and still buy more ammo?http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/sherm2954/Saiga%20Paint%20and%20reassemble/039.jpg

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/sherm2954/Saiga%20Paint%20and%20reassemble/032.jpg

[69Mach1]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/DSC05351.jpg

[dskell]

the handguard is a tapco galil-style with a metal retainer that has a bolt that runs through the front and tightens it in place. There is a second screw at the rear base that goes where the original saiga screw goes. Here's another photo...btw...i got the foregrip off ebay used...i admit that i'm cheap, but why would i spend 80 bucks when i can spend 40 and still buy more ammo?

Thanks for the answer. And, I totally agree. I'm all for shooting a rifle instead of accessorizing it.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/DSC05244.jpg

:D Drool.
This is a .308 right?

Can you use 7.62x39 parts for the conversion?

[69Mach1]

:D Drool.
This is a .308 right?


Yes sir. That poor thing is just screaming out for a friggin muzzle brake though.



Can you use 7.62x39 parts for the conversion?

Not sure what you mean. It has a US made AK stock, a US made AK pistol grip, and a US made AK fire control group. The hammer has to be modified to work in the .308 Saiga however.

[dskell]

Yes sir. That poor thing is just screaming out for a friggin muzzle brake though.

I'm sure it's a beast to shoot. :D

Not sure what you mean. It has a US made AK stock, a US made AK pistol grip, and a US made AK fire control group. The hammer has to be modified to work in the .308 Saiga however.

You answered my question. What modification was required for the hammer? Easy/simple?

[69Mach1]

I'm sure it's a beast to shoot. :D



You answered my question. What modification was required for the hammer? Easy/simple?

Pretty simple...with a dremel.
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=255455

[vintagedude88]

Pretty simple...with a dremel.
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=255455

Tom, what do you use on your conversions to retain the axis pins? Shepherds Crook? Retaining plate? or Hitch pins?

[69Mach1]

Tom, what do you use on your conversions to retain the axis pins? Shepherds Crook? Retaining plate? or Hitch pins?

Retaining plate. Red Star Arms style.

[4thSBCT]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/FIVESIXTN/DSC05244.jpg

veeerrrryyy nice....

[vintagedude88]

Retaining plate. Red Star Arms style.

Thanks for the tip. I found that its half the price of the one from Krebs. Heres the link for anyone else interested.
http://www.redstararms.com/index.htm?497.htm&1

[silenthunter]

ok wait... i was told that you cant put a pistol grip on a saiga. can someone clarify please?

[69Mach1]

ok wait... i was told that you cant put a pistol grip on a saiga. can someone clarify please?

Sure. Yes you can. *






* http://www.calguns.net/caawid/flowchart.pdf

[silenthunter]

that didnt help at all

[Crazed_SS]

that didnt help at all

If you put a pistol grip on a stock Saiga, you will be a felon....

Now you can turn your Saiga into a fixed mag rifle by installing a bullet button and then you can have a pistol grip. Personally, I'd rather have the ability to drop mags without messing around with all that BB stuff, so Im not a fan of putting pistol grips on Saigas..

Speaking of Saigas, I just put a different optic on mine..
http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-trophy-1x32-riflescope-730132p.html
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee298/crazed1x/gats/IMG_0800.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee298/crazed1x/gats/IMG_0801.jpg

[vintagedude88]

If you put a pistol grip on a stock Saiga, you will be a felon....

Now you can turn your Saiga into a fixed mag rifle by installing a bullet button and then you can have a pistol grip. Personally, I'd rather have the ability to drop mags without messing around with all that BB stuff, so Im not a fan of putting pistol grips on Saigas..



You can "convert" your Saiga and still have a drop free mag without any maglock. All you need is to replace the pistol grip with one of these:

http://www.parallaxtactical.com/store/bmz_cache/3/3206ba79e4bc79c60e4cc101c68b7c9e.image.250x187.jpg

http://www.parallaxtactical.com/store/bmz_cache/a/a3583bf1aee9be95d8808321f81a9f6e.image.250x204.jpg

[SIG0316]

Check out my converted Calilegal 18'' Saiga .308. There's nothing wrong leaving in the sporting conf., but i chose to tacticool mine: (Tapco G2, pistol grip and stock/Solar Tactical maglock/10rd surefire mag/DPH rail/Texas Weapon System dogg rail with rear peepsight...ROCK SOLID!/FSC 30 muzzle brake...it's obnoxiously LOUD and really tame this beast/4-16X50 vortex optic). New harris bipod coming soon.

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/abaual0316/DSC_0480.jpg
http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/abaual0316/DSC_0483.jpg

[vintagedude88]

Check out my converted Calilegal 18'' Saiga .308. There's nothing wrong leaving in the sporting conf., but i chose to tacticool mine: (Tapco G2, pistol grip and stock/Solar Tactical maglock/10rd surefire mag/DPH rail/Texas Weapon System dogg rail with rear peepsight...ROCK SOLID!/FSC 30 muzzle brake...it's obnoxiously LOUD and really tame this beast/4-16X50 vortex optic). New harris bipod coming soon.

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/abaual0316/DSC_0480.jpg
http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/abaual0316/DSC_0483.jpg

Nice! Been looking to put the "Dog Leg" rail on mine. How do you like it? Did you get it from Tac47?

[swerv512]

threads like this one make me dream of a saiga-12...
:drool5:

[SIG0316]

Thanks vin. This rail is very sturdy, no play at all with the scope I'm using (4-16X50). Just make sure you use the bigger screw that came with it. Also, the rear peepsight aligns very well with the frontsight with minor adjustment...nice grouping at 50yds. I got the TWS from JABTAC.