Info on Saiga Featureless builds for high-caps

[imarangemaster]

For those like me that want to use their pre-2000 high caps in their Siagas, leaving it "featureless", you only need to do four 922R parts: Tapco G2 Hammer and disconnector, Tapco gas piston or Tapco handguard, and Tapco magazine followers.

You can get a Tapco G2 set and either cut the trigger off the bottom of the trigger/disconnector assembly, or re-use the Saiga diconnector housing. Drive out the hollow pin, and remove the Russian disconnector. Then take the Tapco disconnector and the hollow assembly pin from the Tapco and install.

[SocomM4]

What's a saiga?

[imarangemaster]

A 'civilized version of the AK (based on AK103 innards for the 7.62x39) that has a standard sporter stock, and is "featureless.
This:

http://legionusainc.com/saiga-vepr-rifles-for-sale/ak-saiga-rifles.html

[Spaceghost]

No experience with one. However, I keep reading you need to install a bullet guide for reliable feeding.

[johnyreb]

No experience with one. However, I keep reading you need to install a bullet guide for reliable feeding.

Not always.


My 5.45 conversion runs like a champ with out a bullet guide. 1k+ now with out FTF with polish mags.

[Spaceghost]

The 5.45 is the only model like that, correct?

Not always.


My 5.45 conversion runs like a champ with out a bullet guide. 1000k+ now with out FTF with polish mags.

[johnyreb]

Not sure about that. My 7.62s are arsenals, and they have em. I do have a 7.62 sagia parts kit. I will find out when I build it.

[hermosabeach]

My 0.02- Skip the Mag parts in meeting 922R....


If you are shooting with a friend and use the wrong mag... why sweat it....

[SJgunguy24]

For those like me that want to use their pre-2000 high caps in their Siagas, leaving it "featureless", you only need to do four 922R parts: Tapco G2 Hammer and disconnector, Tapco gas piston or Tapco handguard, and Tapco magazine followers.

You can get a Tapco G2 set and either cut the trigger off the bottom of the trigger/disconnector assembly, or re-use the Saiga diconnector housing. Drive out the hollow pin, and remove the Russian disconnector. Then take the Tapco disconnector and the hollow assembly pin from the Tapco and install.

Correct Bernie. Another thing,you can do is move the trigger where it's supposed to be. The FCG is 3 then,add your ak stock and now your at 10 imported parts with any mag you use. Just slap on a monster man grip and your GTG running high caps. You will need a feed ramp if you have a 7.62 gun.

The 5.45 is the only model like that, correct?

Yes.