I have a couple of wasr 10s, and am interested in a saiga 7.62x39. What are the advantages of converting it to a more traditional ak-type rifle? I see a lot of people do it.
1. to get a specific AK47 feel, look and weight as far as the stock goes
2. To change the trigger assembly back to a more traditional mechanical design and position. Saiga's modify this to make use of the non-pistolgrip type stock.
3. To comply with 922R rules about US vs. import parts due to other modifications/changes.
The main reasons I converted mine were simple: The stock Saiga triggerpull sucked, and the Tapco G2 triggerpull does not. Saiga mags cost more than readily available AK47 magazines.
The front heavy balance of the stock Saiga didn't really bother me, probably due to me being accustomed to my front heavy shotgun.
I would agree with the above comment and say that the Tapco trigger is worth all the trouble you might go through to switch to the military configuration. It is incredibly smooth, short, and crisp.
BTW, a sporting clays friend loves the DPH bolt-on grip and shoulder stock. It simply replaces the factory buttstock with a skeleton stock/pistol grip.
When i had mine I liked it stock without conversion, for me I found it pointed and shot better than AK config. The only thing i wanted was a slant brake installed.
Their normal configuration looks fine, even if it does have a crunchy trigger. I love the fact that it is a brand new ak rifle made in izmash, it has a neat feeling that it conveys.
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