Questions on Saiga conversions

[nick]

I finally began converting my 7.62x39 Saiga (I got the one with the AK foreend. Sadly, no dimples) to AK-103, and I have a few questions for those who have done it before. Any info is appreciated.

1. What exactly do you need to file in the magwell to make it accept regular AK mags?

2. Do you know who sells AK-103 style muzzle brakes? Ideally, US-made ones, and cheaper than the Krebs ones (which go for $65, a bit steep for the muzzle device).

3. Who sells US-made AK-103 style (but non-folding, the folding stocks are hell as expensive) stocks? Come to think of it, a folding stock would be ok too, if it's not too expensive.

4. If I were to get an FSB with the bayonet lug, which one would work (and be correct)?

I think, I got everything else figured out.


Thanks,


nick

[nick]

Bump for the morning crew.

[TriumphAndrew]

No filing needed on the magwell, but you will need to drill/tap the front trunon and install a bullet guide. You can get this part from Carolina Shooters supply. When installing, use a ton of oil on the tap and a nice tap handle and you should be good to go. You'll probably need to file the mag catch where it contacts the mag so your new mags fit, but that's it as far as the filing goes.

[nick]

Thank you for the info. Time to try on the AK mags

What about the FSB and stocks?

[nick]

Anyone?

[TriumphAndrew]

No idea on the stocks or gas block. I've been looking for a similar stock myself, and my Saiga came with the AK front end.

[SJgunguy24]

The AK 103 uses a standard 74 gas block, fsb, and brake. If 65 is too much, than the 95$ for the kvar is gonna be way too much. What makes the 100 series guns is the stock, if you don't have a folder, it's basically an arsenal sgl.