DanielB

My add was removed from here because it was a weapon of mass destruction...I guess.Anyway it's still up but I can't answer a darn thing.Hows that for change???

This is entirely dependent on where the FSB comes from, isn't it? The bulgarian fsb is the closest fit but still needs to be widend a bit. Im not sure if there are any places that sell them already reamed or not. I'm not 100% sure on this but I thought I heard somewere along the way that the saiga .223 comes with 2 barrel thicknesses, the newer ones being 1mm wider than the older ones so if that is correct and you have one that is thinner it is possible that you may not have to widen much or possibly at all. Thanks for all the info.I tried to google info on this and did not get many res

Does anyone know of a MB that would fit the 223 carbine?Are there any links to steps?Thanks,Dan

Yeah I bought it new.I did a conversion on it before I realized it was bent.I think I'm just gonna deal with it.Thanks again,Dan

Is your gas block causing your rifle to malfunction? If there are no operationa issues, I'd not mess with it (quite a few are like this, even in military service). You are correct, sir. I suppose those critters can be considered "disposable", contrary to what I said above. Some Saiga rifles do have the pin on type FSB. I can't look at it without thinking it looks shotty.I have also read about people making sure that the tube fits correctly at that point to keep gas from escaping and causing burn spots and worse FTF/FTE.The gas block is the same as the FSB.Does that mean I would h

Here are some pics of the bent gas block and some of the sight.I see two pins on the sight on right side but they don't look like they would push through the left side...its closed.There are no pins on bottom of sight either.The gas block is the same way.Any help is much appreciated.Dan http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l77/1hunterdan/saiga/

Thanks 1)Won't that scratch up the barrel? 2)How are they pressed off? 3)Does anyone have replacements? 4)Does it bhave to be Saiga original part? OK,how about this; I see a pin on the gas cylinder(front) but not on the sight.Does the sight have to be cut.It looks permanent. 1) Yes, it will. Refinishing will be required. 2) Some use jigs and a hydraulic press, some use a 2x4 and a sledge hammer. 3) Why do you want to replace them? Kalashnikov spare parts are available at a lot of AK vendors. 4) Measure your barrel to make sure, but I suspect Bulgarian 7.62x39 AK parts will f

Thanks 1)Won't that scratch up the barrel? 2)How are they pressed off? 3)Does anyone have replacements? 4)Does it bhave to be Saiga original part? OK,how about this; I see a pin on the gas cylinder(front) but not on the sight.Does the sight have to be cut.It looks permanent.

Thanks 1)Won't that scratch up the barrel? 2)How are they pressed off? 3)Does anyone have replacements? 4)Does it bhave to be Saiga original part?

Does anyone know how to get the front gas cylinder(at end of gas tube) and front sight off?Are there any links?Thanks,Dan

Just to let people know,the rifle was delivered today.No cost to me VIA ups ground.I did not have to sign for it.Ups guy said he would have left it on the porch if I had not been home.The gun is in nice shape with a letter signed by Mr. Woods and two beer coolers with RAAC logos.Pretty cool I say.

Thanks for the walk thru on the convertion, i'll be using it as soon as i get my parts, would you tell me where you're getting your adapter for the ar mags and what it cost? Thanks again for the very good info, i own a dremel and a little drill press and will get the cobalt bits. I'm like you on the front stock only i put 3 slots in mine and bobed the front, will post pics soon as its done, thanks again JT. This conversion write up will be around a long time.Great pics and maybe the best how to I've seen.Thanks,Dan

ishium - it sort of depends on what you consider intended use. I have had some AKs that had real tight fitting wooden hand guards. I live in Florida where it is usually 90 degrees wherever i'm shooting outside or indoors. After about a 3 quick fire 30 round mags you can start the varnish from the "OEM" bulgarian wood smoking. I added some of the plastic - non OEM aftermark plastics to AKs and had them melted down to a point of goo. I'll admit that a Kel-Tec PLR 223 pistol is mostly a toy for plinking, but I haven't seen the definition of its intended use. The OEM forearm that came wit