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Where in LA Co are you located? If you're near Cerritos, check with Ammo Bros. They may have them in stock, but if not they will probably do the transfer for you. If you're not too far from OC, check Ade's gunshop in Orange or OC Armory in Laguna Hills.
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Have you checked out flea-bay? I saw an auction there, but unfortunately is was for both the factory buttstock and handguard.
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I think what you are fearing is a "Slam Fire" when the round goes off while chambering a round. I guess if this is a brand new weapon, you really have no way of knowing that it will not happen. It sounds like that you want someone to tell you that it won't happen. If you're that afraid that it may slam fire, why don't you wait until you get to the range and try it out? Load one round in the mag and see what happens. You probably want to try it out unconverted anyway in case there are any issues that you may need the factory to work on.
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gilbertsguns has them but they're $35 each
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Forget about bringing your hi-cap mags into CA. It might be better to leave them with someone out of state. Regardless, of whether you want to install a PG or keep the factory stock, you're stuck using 10 round mags. If you want a PG, you will need a fixed 10 round mag. If you keep the factory stock, at least you can use detachable 10 round mags.
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Scope rail/ red dot sight compatibility question
Soundwave replied to Shellshock1918's topic in Saiga 7.62 X 39
In general, weaver accessories will fit a picatinny rail, but not necessarily the other way around. Here's a good write-up: http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/GunTech/N...p;t=1&i=558 -
If you were a resident in CA and owned hi-capacity (> 10 rds) mags before the year 2000, you can still use them. If you want to use them in a converted saiga, then you have to play the 922r game. Lets say that I don't have any mags that are before the year 2000, how do I get them? You cannot legally import NEW hi-cap magazines into CA. There are exceptions for LEOs, but for the regular Joe, this is the law. You can, however, order mag parts to repair your legally-owned mags (owned prior to Y2K). From the CA DoJ website:
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If you were a resident in CA and owned hi-capacity (> 10 rds) mags before the year 2000, you can still use them. If you want to use them in a converted saiga, then you have to play the 922r game.
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neox...if you go to the calguns forum, check out the "Commercial Sales & Good Deals" forum. Look for a member named AlohaRover where he is offering some saiga rifles in .223 and x39. IIRC, he is a FFL in CO and is willing to ship to CA. Also, I believe BudsGunShop has the x39 for $309 shipped. Good Luck in your search.
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Hey Rabidmonkey. I can't help you with any specifics about your project since I'm a Saiga newb myself. But see if your FFL will let you get started on your DROS paperwork and 10-day wait now. That way, when your rifle actually arrives you won't have as long to wait.
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Thanks Ak addict. I'll give that a try. Do you think it will work if I put the swivel further forward on the handguard?
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Ak addict...c'mon man...I need details. How'd you attach that swivel and what's holding it from inside the handguard?
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I was wondering how many of you have a front side-mount for your sling. What are my options if I want to keep the factory Saiga handguard? I saw this on kvar's site Gas Tube mount. Will this work on the saiga x39? Any danger of attaching your sling at this point?
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captzeno, looks like we've come to the same conclusion. And as you posted, "bi-metal" jacket means a steel under copper jacket. This will attract a magnet and be prohibited on certain ranges. I guess I wasn't totally off-base when associating Wolf and "steel". Thanks.
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Thanks for your replies. And yes, captzeno, by "magnetic" ammo I meant those bullets with a steel core were not allowed at the ranges. The steel casing is not the problem. This Saiga is my first in the 7.62x39 chambering. I guess I always had the perception that the Wolf, Barnaul and other non-US brands used a steel core. This must stem from one indoor range I went to where I was told that they did not allow steel core and Wolf brand ammo. I didn't really think much about it at the time since I had neither but ever since, I have associated Wolf with steel core Thanks for clarify