Big Jay

Looks like I will have an AK74 M14xLH brake and 2 crush washers for sale soon. Went to CNC warrior and purchased the Saiga specific adapter and their Bulgy brake in M24. Should make for a cleaner looking install. Really wanted a battlecomp but after: An M1A SOCOM 16 BCM 14.5" AR Upper with Centurion Rail 1000 Rounds of 7.62x39 500 Rounds of 5.56 NATO 250 Rounds of 7.62 NATO Various AK mags Various AR mags I'm tapped out (no pun intended)

Thank you for the really informative reply. I ordered a M14 threaded brake from Carolina Shooter's Supply. I am thinking now maybe I should have gone with a new FSB with 24MM AK74 adapter. EDIT: I should also note that I am in NJ and will need a permanently attached device. Not sure how that works with the adapter and 24 mm brake.

Thank you for the input. Definitely makes me feel even better about taking the plunge and installing a brake.

Hello, I recently found out how "not that hard" it is to remove your barrel shroud and thread the barrel (if needed). I believe my 7.62 Saiga was manufactured before 09 so i have a non-threaded barrel. Naturally, I am now looking at putting a brake on my rifle (no flash hider/suppressor--NJ). Being I'll be cutting M14 threads, a couple different brake options are open. So on to the real question: How does the traditional 74 brake mitigate recoil as compared to something like a PWS or Battlecomp?

Installing the BHO will take care of the side to side movement of the hammer. If you don't want to install the BHO, a small washer (like the one Dinzag includes with the trigger) placed on the hammer pin to the right of the hammer (the side where the BHO would go) will also work. Wait, i don't remember getting a washer? I got 3 e-clips (those little pain in the ass things to put on) and 3 cotter pins. I ended up using the FCG retaining plate i bought from him instead.

This is how it works to my understanding: Dinzag modifies the SAIGA FCG's to fit the BHO. So if whether you have a .223, 7.62, or .308 Saiga, and you purchase your FCG from Dinzag...he cuts the hammer shaft sleeve to allow for the BHO. If you purchase AK-47 Tapco FCG, i believe you have to either cut the hammer pin sleeve or lose the BHO. I noticed my hammer walked to the side a little. I guess tonight i'll have to install the BHO.

I just recently finished my 7.62 conversion complete with Dinzag's G2 FCG, FCG retaining plate, and hardware. My question is, as i just noticed in someone else's thread.... Do i need to install the BHO again? I noticed the hammer has some side to side play in it. It almost looks like it could contact the little rail on the receiver when fired, hasn't yet though. This is something the BHO takes up the slack in?

I think you might break before your AK. Have about 10,000 rounds through my WASR10 on all the original equipment.

I need some front grip furniture (upper lower for AK) PM if you have any available

I know whats happening. With your homemade guide the screw you used was prob shorter. You will need to drill the hole deeper to accommodate the Dinzag bolt, its supposed to be recessed into the guide and yours isn't

Dinzag has a nice PDF on the installation of the FCG on his page. check it out. Cross Conn over complicates the conversion with the FCG since they use a double/single hook AK FCG. The one Dinzag sells is made by Tapco for the Saiga.

Does that include the FCG to move everything forward for the SAW grip? I am so confused

I meant something similar to Viking Kitty's site. Like the standard Kit

I looked at some of the sponsors but am confused. I have a 7.62x39 Saiga. I am looking for a vendor, sponsor preferably, that sells a kit that has most of what i need for the conversion. I understand i'll need some hardware but i mean somewhere that carries Fire Group Foregrip Pistol Grip Fixed Stock etc. etc. Anyone?

I just picked up my 7.62 for $524. Not too terrible of a deal.