redsoldier

K-VAR had OD green AK-74 mags a long time ago when they first introduced OD green furniture. They are almost impossible to find now though. At any rate, I bought some way back then. I really like the look.

The SGL is built from better parts than the SAR, and also the SAR parts are often used and/or rejected. On a side note, the SGL-31 has the correct AK-74 front trunion, whereas a SAIGA 5,45 has a wide cut trunion to acomodate for the built in bullet guide the 5,45 saiga mag has. You can test this theory out yourelf; note that the 5,45 saiga will take AK-74 mags without any modificaton - however, a 5,45 SAIGA mag will NOT fit into a standard AK-74 of any contry variety. The Dfferance? the cut for the trunion. Also, as you said, the true Russian parts and collector value are something to cons

So... all that BS and you STILL use it? Switch to Google or gearpay man!

I'm just trying to think of a way to make the ejection alittle less violent... I wanna reload my brass and I can't find most of it since it launches it into the next county. Any ideas? I don't bother - with the indentation around the primer and the horrible crease I get in the side of the case from ejection it;s totoally not worth reloading to me. As long as it isn;t causing jams I don't worry about it, but it is seriously funny. When I say "low orbit" I mean low orbit - It's throwing my cases a good 25 yards at least, and it pitches at about a 60 degree angle forward and at abo

I did a fairly correct AK-101 conversion; Folding poly stock, full AK furniture, etc etc etc. Add a Kobra sight and a Silencer and it's some serious fun!

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I ahte paypal with a passion due to thier EXTREMELY anti-gun stance. I try, to the best of my ability, to not support people who don't support freedom. Even for my book sales I set it up through google check out because I hate paypal so much. And I have to say, Google has been a BREEZE to work with!

Well, when you're ready to buy, you can take my wife's - she has a beige '97 lincoln town car cartier.

OK, I'm calling BS. Big time. That is absolute, utter, ridiculus CRAP. I can remember in the 80's when all teh egyptian guns were imported with lo-cap mags - 10 rounders to eb exact. And do you know what everyone did? they threw it away and promptly inserted a 30 rounder - with no mods at all! And do you know what happned when they later imported Yugo AK's? same thing. And again when they imported VAlmets from Finland? same thing. And for the record, YES the 5,45 SAIGAS will accpt a standard 30 round mag right out of the box. If you buy the SAIGA version then you need ot install a bull

To be 100% correct, only the AKS-74, AK-74M, and AK-100 series all have factory folding stocks. The AKS-74 was produced WITH the standard AK-74 for quite some time. So ALL AK's having folding stocks wasn't true untill the introduction of the AK-74M, which replaced BOTH the AKS-74 and AK-74 in service. Also, I have a 5,45 SGL as well, and I love it. I did send it out to have a triangle folder put on it though. Should have it back this coming week? can post pictures then.

I've shot nothing but 5.56 out of mine, and it launches brass into low orbit.

Does this hold true for the 7.62 and .223 mags as well I wonder?

Does anyone know do the SAIGA factory mags have the metal reinforcement in the feedlips? Metal front and/or rear catch/lugs? Metal reinforcement down the front and/or back? A proper AK mags has all of these, but I am unsure if the SAIGA mag has any of hem. In such a short mag, they are probably not needed, but I'm just mildly curious if they are. I sold my only stock mag when I switched mags so I don't have one to cut up to find out or I would. Anyone got any info?

I have n SGL-31. It is an amzing gun, and I've seen come "converted" 5.45 SAIGAS out there that I wouldnt touch for free - THere are some finer point sI'd like to amke though. 1). with the SGL, you're going to get the typical crappy paint finish. Expect it to rub/wash off. Some builders will use a muhc bettter finish, others will also use paint. so in this regard, a builders gun could be better 2). The Arsenal uses Bulgarian and Russian parts, along with the USA compliance parts. A builders gun will have to use the same compliance parts, but all other parts are up to thier discretion -

Nice variant you have there - a full restore to military glory would really do it justice!

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purple is the paint coming off. sucks huh? I always end up refinishing mine for this very reason.

What do you mean by that? Seems awful clear to me. I think he's accusing you of exactly what you said you weren't doing.

Thanks for your uderstanding, I appreciate it. It's nice to know some people can accept constructive critism with grace, and not take it personally. Do you plan on doing any of these eith the front end converted? how much will those be? It's interesting that you are are basically down the road from me, unlike my other guy who is across the country.

Naw. I think you missed the bullseye by a New York mile. The way you stated your opinion concerning VanKiller's GB auction, clearly identified you as an ASSHAT. I believe you could have stated your opinion significantly differently. I started my opinion with "For $800 I think it needs at least some front end work done." I still stand by that opinion and I don't think it calls for being rude. But what can I say? I'm just no equel to such a class act as yourself sir. You show your colors high and true for all the world to see.

For $800 I think it needs at least some front end work done. If the gun is $350, a tapco stock and FCG, and possible duracoat refinish doesn't justify $450 to me. Sorry to sound like I'm rainign on your parade, an dI'mnot trying to be an asshat about it. I'm just saying that I have already purchased 5,45 conversions that had both the front and rear cpnversions done and they were put in full military configuration [not tapco AR stocks] with a complete refinish and lifetime waranty for about $50 more than you're charging.

I've really fallen in love with my .223 saiga conversion! mostr accurate ak I own, cleans up easier too! http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showto...mp;#entry400053

I had mine pro done. there is a schematic that comes with the mechanism, so I supposse it's possible to do it at home, but I didn't.

the rear leaf sights are identical. the differant lies in the angles cut into the rear sight block. you're good to go.

I have the most fun shooting a rifle