Saiga Conversion?

[nalioth]

Be forewarned: use the right tool to grind the two pins you need to grind and then punch.

I still have no idea why this operation keeps on requiring 'drilling' and 'grinding'.

The 'two pins' are held in place by their shoulders. You roll the shoulders up and these pins literally fall free.

If you "drill" or "grind", you run the risk of messing up your receiver.

 

[nulfisin]

We tried not grinding (unsuccessfully)

Couldn't get any reaction from the pins short of the gremel tool. For future reference, what tool did you use to get the pins out without grinding and tapping? The grindind actually was easy, but you're correct -- there are some minor nicks in the vicinity of the work. No big deal, but I wish they weren't there.

 

[nalioth]

I use a cold chisel to roll the pin shoulders up.

Done correctly, this will leave no marks on the receiver.