Mark
enclosed are some pics of retainers used.I used the wood from a RPK,it uses a larger diameter barrel than all other ak's making it easier to use on S12.Standard gas tube was used for upper retainers,OD of both Saiga and ak are the same.Rear upper was hardest to remove,held in place by 6-7 spot welds.My best drill bits were of no help so I used a pointed carbide dremel bit to drill out welds.This same bit works great on spot weld on trigger plate when converting to pistol grip.On front upper,cut through retainer and gas tube after spot welds.You can then tap it off gas tube.Straighten flu