Reputable AK gunsmith in Bay Area/Livermore/Oakdale ??

[Dr.Mavashi]

Have Saiga 7.62x39 and 5.56 that want to do some converting.

thank you!

[DrJeds44]

Solar Tactical in Livermore.

[Dr.Mavashi]

[SVT-40]

Have Saiga 7.62x39 and 5.56 that want to do some converting.

thank you!

What does "converting" mean? What specifically do you want done?

If you want to replace the FSB and gas block with standard AK--100 bits. Do you already have the replacement parts?

Those have gotten very pricy.

Are you interested in replacing the trigger guard and magazine release?

Do you have a replacement unit?

All those bits were once pretty cheap. Now they cost a few hundred, if you can even find them..

[pbrstreet]

Have Saiga 7.62x39 and 5.56 that want to do some converting.

thank you!

I'm not sure of any local but I have just mailed my rifle out to a builder for this kind of work.


Troy Sellars of InRange is open for work currently.

[kendog4570]

AK and gunsmith in the same sentence??
Couldn't resist...

[ar15barrels]

I have had lots of people make the trip down to So-Cal to see me for this kind of work.
Get all your new parts and then make an appointment.
I do the work while you wait so you only need to make one trip.

[ar15barrels]

AK and gunsmith in the same sentence??
Couldn't resist...

Riveting is more like blacksmithing work than gunsmith work.
Fitting barrel parts on barrels is easy with a sunnen hone and a press.
I use a 0.1% interference fit.

[xounlistedxox]

Have Saiga 7.62x39 and 5.56 that want to do some converting.

thank you!

The rear conversion isn't very difficult.

How far are you wanting to take it?

I've done both my Saiga 12 & Saiga 7.62 Sporter