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The world is large, friend.Ryder0001 said:I have yet to see a DYI Saiga look as authentic as this one.
Don't get taken in by the fancy words - it's overpriced for a rifle and a wooden box.
The world is large, friend.Ryder0001 said:I have yet to see a DYI Saiga look as authentic as this one.
I know its pricey but I would be completely incompetent at trying to covert it myself and would probably ruin the gun.
I have yet to see a DYI Saiga look as authentic as this one.
That's what converting a Saiga is all about.Ryder0001 said:Let me also say they modified the Saiga to accept all AK mags.
You can get an ATI tactical stock that both folds to the side AND is a six position adjustable for length stock
Thank you I have been converted. Now that i see i can achieve a build like this i just need a parts list. I would like all wood. dinzagarms seems like the have all the parts but I would be vey much appreciative if we could get a full parts list going. Lets see if a first time newbie can give this company a run for there money!To get that look you can do it yourself. It will be more expensive than a more basic pistol grip conversion as it requires a bit more. It will certainly be more expensive than a Wasr-10 which will have that look. Now many people will bash the WASR and I do not try to say the saiga is not a better rifle. My AKs are saigas for a reason. That said the first time I shot with a WASR I realized the internet had, believe it or not, lied to me about these rifles. The gun could do what I would bet 99% of AK owners do with their guns.
As to getting AK mags to work in the saiga that is very simple. There are two things that must be done. First, install a bullet guide which requires drilling and tapping one hole. Second filing down the mag catch so the gun will go in. Both are really easy IMHO.
In addition to a more basic PG grip conversion you will need to address a few other things
To get the AK style hand guards you need to replace the gas tube and get a hand guard retainer.
Do you want wood furniture or is synthetic an option? You likely will need some US made wood to keep 922r compliance. If so Iron wood might be worth checking out.
You'll want to replace the front sight block and put your slant brake on there.
Remove the muzzle nut and install your brake.
I need to research it more because I have read both ways bu a SBR may need to be 922(r) compliant in which case you might need to replace the FCG for $20 and/or some of the furniture. You still are coming in under $800 and have IMHO a much cooler weapon.
7.62x39 is a great round for an SBR. It loses very little velocity out of the shorter barrel.
. . then you own the wrong stocks.FSJeeper said:There is only one reason to own an underfolder or sidefolder, and that is concealability and compactness. I own 2 for that reason and for what they are designed for, function well. But there is not way to make them shoot as well as a fixed stock.
I would appreciate that very much!I will try to get a list of parts you will need/ could use. I'm sure if I omit something or otherwise give you disinformation one of the more knowledgeable members here will set me straight.
The biggest thing I would suggest if for the DYI conversion is read up on everything you want to do. Take your time and do things slowly. The results tend to be pretty good and if you are anything like me the result is a gun you tend to have a much greater affinity for than something you simple whipped out the Visa for.