Tromax you are a genius could you please share your knowledge on how you shortened the gas tube. I just got a saiga 12 for my birthday and I was wondering if you had to drill new holes for the gas to escape, how much longer the gas tube needs to be compared to the piston what i should and shouldnt do so that it will cycle correctly . And out of curiosity do you thing I could use a standard ak gas tubes and stuff. If you have pictures or just a special way to do please please help.