cnorman18
Member
Hi, everybody! I'm a very new guy--just joined last night--and I have a few questions about purchasing a Saiga sporter in 7.62x39mm.
First: I'm looking for AK reliability and ruggedness above all, and my funds are, as they say, quite limited. From what I've seen here and elsewhere, the Saiga offers the best quality for the money in an AK platform available anywhere. Do I have that right?
Second: I don't see the point of spending megabucks on a Saiga conversion or an Arsenal AK when the quality of a stock Saiga is excellent to begin with. I DO want to use hi-cap magazines, but those seem to be available for Saigas. I don't need or want a pistol grip, a bayonet, a flash hider or any of those other bells and whistles; a sporter-style stock on a gun that ALWAYS works will suit me just fine. Am I missing something here?
Third: as you can see, my decision is all but made here; but I wouldn't mind a little more information. Does the Saiga use a 1mm or a 1.6mm receiver? Does it matter? Does it have any durability or functioning issues that I haven't heard about? In short, is there a catch?
The Saiga looks to me like the best deal since the nickel cup of coffee. They say if something looks too good to be true, it probably isn't. Does that apply here--or is the Saiga as good a deal as it looks?
For the record, I'm looking at FBMG as a source; they list the 16" model in 7.62 Russian at $290, and I'll be paying $35 for the FFL transfer.
Any advice or observations--other than that I'm too d***ed long-winded (I've been married, I know that) would be appreciated. Thanks.
First: I'm looking for AK reliability and ruggedness above all, and my funds are, as they say, quite limited. From what I've seen here and elsewhere, the Saiga offers the best quality for the money in an AK platform available anywhere. Do I have that right?
Second: I don't see the point of spending megabucks on a Saiga conversion or an Arsenal AK when the quality of a stock Saiga is excellent to begin with. I DO want to use hi-cap magazines, but those seem to be available for Saigas. I don't need or want a pistol grip, a bayonet, a flash hider or any of those other bells and whistles; a sporter-style stock on a gun that ALWAYS works will suit me just fine. Am I missing something here?
Third: as you can see, my decision is all but made here; but I wouldn't mind a little more information. Does the Saiga use a 1mm or a 1.6mm receiver? Does it matter? Does it have any durability or functioning issues that I haven't heard about? In short, is there a catch?
The Saiga looks to me like the best deal since the nickel cup of coffee. They say if something looks too good to be true, it probably isn't. Does that apply here--or is the Saiga as good a deal as it looks?
For the record, I'm looking at FBMG as a source; they list the 16" model in 7.62 Russian at $290, and I'll be paying $35 for the FFL transfer.
Any advice or observations--other than that I'm too d***ed long-winded (I've been married, I know that) would be appreciated. Thanks.