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I'm not too concerned about how shiny it ends up, I just want the black gone. I thought brake cleaner in a ziplock freezer bag would've taken it off but nope. Sorry if this has been talked to death, I don't have the best connection where I am (cheesy non-smart phone in rural area).

I'm getting something similar, also using an iPhone. I attempt to view a thread that comes up in a Google search, and although I'm logged in I'm told that "this forum requires a password" as in a separate general password in addition to one's personal log in password.

Same question, but I'm not seeing them on GB either.

that's what I needed, and I do appreciate it, incl. the pics. I wasn't sure if you thought I only meant bullet stabilization and not also gas system. THANKS! PS: what gas block/front sight and what dust cover rail are you using? Thx

You didn't have to open up the gas ports? Guys- If anyone can comment on whether I might be under-gassed, I'd be grateful.

Once I'm done with all of my corrosive ammo I'm not getting any more, so I was thinking of having the barrel cut and the sight + comp welded to a total of 17 or so. (I wouldn't want to shoot corrosive if I can't remove the comp to clean out the expansion chamber) I'm just concerned to avoid keyholing or any other headache. What sez yall? whoops: I should qualify this is NOT a Saiga barrel; Saiga owners are simply better to ask.

Sorry for the lazy question, I'm posting on my phone from work and can't do any research. Am I wrong that the thumbhole Veprs I'm seeing are only a recent phenomenon? I'm hoping to see 'true' format Saiga rifles imported, considering that, ironically, the 1994 CB definition of an "assault rifle" excludes the most ubiquitous AK47: wood stock, pistol grip, no FH, no bbl threads, accepts hi-cap box mag, no bayo lug. Or even s12s. PG shotguns are now "sporting." Thanks bros

Really? That would be nice. Maybe I just read threads like these: http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/64359-question-about-tapco-gas-puck/ http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/54725-tapco-gas-puck-any-problems/ ...and jumped the gun. Sorry Tapco.

Cool! Would you rate these as roughly equivalent to the OEM puck? Thanks bro.

I haven't been following fun stuff (largely gun stuff) for a good while, but I did remind myself to watch that ATF thing from earlier last year. So when the new parts count thing was announced, I worked the checklist on my phone and discovered that my foreign-mfg folding stock means no more foreign mags. But I was relieved by the home-made floorplate option along with the easily replaced gas "puck" option. A month or so later, my buddy with .mil discounts asked if I wanted anything from (popular parts co.) and I was stoked to actually remember the puck thing. My TAPCO puck just arrived, an

...Unless it also shoots .45 cartridges, and is < .50", then apparently it's a pistol. What if somebody added a 16" barrel and stock to a "judge" pistol? Would it then be a SBS? Would seem pretty weird. Why couldn't any .410 that can also fire (feed? hmm) .45 revolver cartridges be taken down to 16" and considered a rifle? If I remember the 1968 stuff correctly, all firearms with bores > .5" are open to categorization as DD by DOJ except shotguns so long as said shotguns are "sporting." Another question in states (such as mine) that allow DDs but don't allow SBRs or SBSs is if a guy

Just a harmless question that popped into my head after a couple beers, I profusely apologize in advance for whatever rage I provoke. I was just wondering if a 12ga with rifling would legally qualify as a rifle such that its barrel could legally be shortened to 16." Well, since the highly creative industry hasn't exploited this yet, I suppose I should ask "why not?" I was thinking about those gimmicky Taurus Judge pistols and assumed that any legal weirdness is undone by the rifling. Sorry if I pissed anyone off. M@A

Thanks for responding. I suppose I'll try other ammo before I give up on it. Any recommendations?

Bros- I own two Saiga firearms, so please don't give me shit or tell me I deserve my current headache, etc. I just don't (yet?) own a 5.45 Saiga rifle. I got tired of waiting for the Saiga 5.45 (which I whined about for years) and took the gamble on a 2009-mfg. Century Bulgarian AK74. I have fired about 400 rounds of corrosive Ukrainian surplus out of it, with zero keyholing beyond 30 yards. Under 25 yards, it leaves oblong holes about the width of two clean holes. No true key-holes like the shameful Century Tantals. I have heard that 5.45x39 just does this, even from Saiga rifles.

No deal, eh? Thanks anyway.

i been thinking..... doesnt the 5.45x39 round need to travel a certain distance before it stabilizes? like 75 or 100 yards? 50 feet is 13 yards/meters. have you tried shooting at 100 metered targets? next time you shoot it, try some longer shots. maybe your to close? It shouldn't keyhole at any distance. Can you owners of 5.45 Saigas confirm for me that they do not leave oblong holes under 25 yards? My Century Bulgarian (I know I'm asking for it) leaves perfect holes beyond 25 yards, but below that it leaves pointy ovals (never full keyholes). I've only shot Ukrainian surplu

I needs one. Please PM me.

Amen!!! +1 Here's a free online book documenting /actual/ gun control under Hitler: http://www.archive.org/details/GunControlInGermany1928-1945

Very few responses to the best post in the thread. I also appreciated the analysis that this gives Obama something to present to the soccer moms without the bad press of new (congressional, at least) legislation. Unfortunately, 1andy2 is dead on. I remember my own eyes widening when I first read the definition of DD a few years ago: modded Saiga-12s seemed to fit pretty well. My money (wait, what money?) is on ATF issuing some "ruling" targeting S12s as DDs depending on owner's possession of certain accessories (sort of like how owning both a Glock shoulder stock and a Glock pistol r

How do you know it's not rusting like crazy inside the expansion chamber? Do you shoot surplus ammo? Could you give me any tips on how to clean mine if I have it permanently installed? Thanks! I don't know for certain that it's not, but I give that brake a hell of a douching with windex so hopefully little, if any, salt remains. I don't really have any specific pointers, just a good wash down of anywhere in the gun forward of the bolt carrier with water. Thanks!

How do you know it's not rusting like crazy inside the expansion chamber? Do you shoot surplus ammo? Could you give me any tips on how to clean mine if I have it permanently installed? Thanks!

Klassy- I was considering moving the FSB back on my Bulgarian rifle, then permanently pinning it and the comp to a total of 16.75 or so. My concern was the expansion chamber on the comp; even if I shot non-corrosive that would be a space that I really couldn't get at to clean. Since I plan to shoot surplus, and to shoot water down the barrel, it seems like a no-go for me. Did you have any concerns about this? Am I right to think this is such a big deal guys? BTW thanks for posting this!

Thanks for replying! My wonder is if these leave a gap between the bore face and the inside end of the FH, because I'm considering having a smith cut my barrel to 14" and having him permanently pin this FH to a total (legal) barrel length of 16." I would be unable to remove it for cleaning.