Saiga bolt carrier

[MM1794]

I was wondering of saiga bolt carriers are full or semi auto. Will they work with a full auto sear? Im simply curious as i noticed my interarms ak is a full auto carrier. Also, does the b.h.o feature affect full auto fcg?

 

[WardenWolf]

It almost sounds to me like you're thinking of doing something very illegal that goes beyond "simply curious". Don't.

Saiga bolt carriers are semi-auto because the Saiga is built new as a civilian rifle and not with any surplus parts. The bolt hold-open feature has no effect because it can easily be removed. Of course, a full-auto FCG group can't fit in a Saiga because it doesn't have the 3rd hole.

 

[MM1794]

Imwould not even think of soing anything illegal; i also wamt to know, will my old yugo bolt carriers fit in my saiga?

 

[WardenWolf]

Most likely yes. If it cycles and locks up the bolt, it's perfectly fine and safe.

 

[MM1794]

Thank ya much
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct655.aspx
Looking at this rifle. It seems very nice but i have heard things about saigas using propreitary parts

 

[WardenWolf]

Saigas aren't really proprietary. In their original sporting configuration, they're neutered, but under that they're still a normal AK and can be fairly easily restored. The one on that site has been professionally restored to standard AK pattern. That said, I'd still rather have an Arsenal SGL-21, which is even beter-done and less expensive. It has polymer furniture, but AK wood furniture is plentiful and cheap.

 

[ChileRelleno]

Saiga BCs are not FA, the FA sear trip on the right side of the BC has been modified.
In a FA the trip is half again as wide and angled forward, on the Saiga it has been milled back into a a narrow 90' angle.
This 90' is what the Saiga's BHO functions on.