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Do it Joe. Like you it took me a couple of years to do it because I wasn't sure if I could. But it actually was fairly easy and worth it, after that I bought 2 more saiga's and converted them. The only problem I had was removing the trigger guard, make sure you have a good quality sharp drill bit.

Once in a while I'll look at it and think " I am glad this forum convinced me to do the conversion".

No doubt, it's the best looking conversion I've seen in a long time.

I have been using the Tapco mags for a few months now and they have been working great, but I do have a bullet guide so I don't know if it would work with out one. Following the tutorial here it only took about 30 to 40 minutes to make a bullet guide and install it.

A few years ago a member recommended using metal roof flashing. Cutting it with metal shears it came came out perfect and did the job.

I'm planning on my third conversion, but I remember I had a hell of a time drilling thru the weld on the trigger plate. What is the best drill bit to use?, thank you.

It's at GilbertsGuns.com. They also have a new Saiga TriRail forearm that looks interesting.

Has anyone tried the SGM top rear picatinny rail system. If used does the rear sight need to be removed as with other similar rail systems and how is the quality of it? thanks.

Thanks for the info I always assumed it was metal. It's my own personal opinion that I prefer metal because you can work it, weld it ect.

Has anyone tried the J-TAC 47 compensator. I would like to know how much recoil is reduced by its use. I am planning on taking my 8 year old grandson to the gun range and would like to reduce as much recoil as I can. If you have any other ideas let me know, thanks.

I have the ACE stock and it looks and feels great I beleive it was worth the extra cost.

Thanks for the answer, I was refuring to the external block. That's a great looking muzzle break, where did you get it at.

I 'm thinking of buying the ace skeleton stock and saiga receiver block but before I do has anyone out there tried it and if they have how did they like it, thanks.

I'm planning to buy either the AR15 or the M4. Since I don't know much about either one can someone tell me the differences between them, any info would help, thanks.

I would like to know if anyone has tried the U.S. made mags form Tapco or sportsmansguide and if they have how is the quality and how well do they function, thanks.

Sportsman's guide now has american made AK47 magazines starting at $12.00, counts as 3 parts.

I just finished looking at the AK-47's at the Atlantic Firearms site and noticed they are now carrying AK-47's from Izmash. They have the skeleton stock and the the front handguards look like the saiga's with ventilation slots similar to what the board members customized on there handguards. Price is quite a bit higher.

I use the spray type of cleaners, so what I do when I clean the port is to use the long plastic extension tube that it comes with and I push it through the opening going into the barrel, it seems to work.

Just use a deglosser that you can get at any hardware store and probably at Walmart. It works great at binding the old finish to the new finish, It's always worked for me.

Thanks for the advice. I'll see where I can pick up an aluminum sheet and bend it to fit the inside of my handguard. That's the great thing about this forum you can always get good advice and insight about working on your guns.

I know heat build up can be a problem with the handguards. Does anybody know if the black silicone sealant that's usually sold at auto stores has any insulating properties. I don't know if it would work but I was thinking about covering the gun barrel with a plastic film also the inside of the handguard, next placing silicone along the inside of the handguard, then placing it over the barrel which would form a barrier between the two parts. When it dries remove the plastic film from both surfaces, trim of any excess silicone for cosmetic reasons and then place it between the barrel and handgu

The parts I ordered are from JoeKen Firearms. The gas piston, PG, and mag followers were marked US but not the FCG, This is the first time I've done buisness with them so I don't know much about there reputation.

I have a question about the parts I will be using in my Saiga conversion. Not all the parts are marked US, however my invoice says US made. I was wondering if the invoice will cover me if I am ever asked if they are US made. I would appreciate any information you can give me, thanks.