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sailor

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  1. There are a number of threads in the past few years about the Saiga 7.62x39 firing pin lacking a spring - actually a designed free floating firing pin. A current advertisement online describes the same Saiga Sporter in 7.62x39 "includes a spring loaded firing pin" - as stated in the ad. Would that require a mod to the bolt and/or the firing pin supplied, as that system would not work with the stock bolt/firing pin? Or am I missing something. Wondering if there will be two different, but similar parts out there - to further confuse the parts issue. Anyone up to date on that issue?
  2. Just got offline with CTD to order 500 rounds of 7.62x39 Brown Bear FMJ. Good price, and since shipping anyway, ordered a holster for my wife, and 100 rounds of Lawman 9mm, for practice. Thanks for the heads up on the price drop - I feel free to bang away again!
  3. Good job! You did the right thing, and you seem to see that right off. Your confidence just may get another "I'll do it later" person to jump in and make their rifle a better tool.
  4. I have two UTG side rail mounts, and find them to be as advertised. Tight fit, no loss of zero by removing and remounting. As with all order items, shop around before you buy - same item at different outlets = different price. Also, I have only quick-release mounts. Bolt-on mounts run around $5 less. I also second the "correct" conversion - you will appreciate your rifle more when you upgrade it.
  5. Kind of a side issue, but related to the various posts with flashlights attached.I never trained as a "grunt", was always on shipboard, never had or used a flashlight with a rifle. I see a rifle mount like a ships sonar - when it is on and active (light on), you are the hunted - when you are passive (light off) listening, you are the hunter. I wonder how much reach the light has (30-50 yards), while the opposing shooter can be 100-300 yards, and aiming a spread at the nifty little light out there! Anyone clear that up for me - other than maybe clearing a building, some thing dogs are for, if y
  6. I just want to know where the "Master Switchboard" is to run all of that stuff. Sorry, I know that sounds bitchy - just pulling your chain. I feel that, just like cars, you have to go for what fits your needs, and even more, your desires. These are working guns, but just happen to turn into "hobbies" - too easy to do, too many ways to make it personal. Have fun with it.
  7. You might watch for soft nose or hollow points to hang up on the flat face of the bullet guide. Not saying they will, but some of us have had that happen. A bit of filing with a 1/2 round or rat tail file to get rid of the sharp corner will eliminate that problem. Not a big deal, but be prepared.
  8. All rifles and all mags. don't seem to be exactly the same. Most conversions with a Bullet Guide, require the stock Saiga mags. to have a bit of material removed at the front end (bullet end), in order to seat properly. There is too much material right where the mag. meets the bullet guide. If yours works without altering, you are in good shape. There are many photos and videos on this site that show this, as it is a common question. Prowl around and look at all the useful info that is posted.
  9. NEO - just curious. Is a nail good enough steel to stand up to the constant shock of the piston action? It is a pretty harsh slam, and I realise the threads take the load, but I would have thought a hardened steel pin would be needed there. I'm asking because I also am considering a piston swap-out, but didn't want the hassle. You made it sound pretty easy.
  10. Vladimir - No rattle, as I set a foam cutout in the stock, no reason to rust, unless I use the stock as a canoe paddle (I don't own a canoe), cheap parts that are useless if not with the weapon. If a spring rusts in the next ten or so years, I'll order replacements, Obama willing! Just a suggestion to have the most likely "breakables" with you, and in a secure, dry compartment. And if I never need any of them, no big deal. If I do need one or more of them, I shall be patting myself on the back for being so ingenuous and forward thinking (sarcasim off).
  11. Thanks for that, makes life just a little bit easier!
  12. Wondering if there was a simple way to carry spare parts, I have completed an arrangement to carry a recoil spring, firing pin and retainer, ejector with spring and retainer, disconnector and spring, AK tool set, broken shell extractor, bore snake and spare Red Dot battery, all within the stock and PG. The only problem was the recoil spring, which was easy - a 9" piece of 1/4" dowel with a washer and retainer pin each end, and spring well under control, and safe. A suggestion for those with a hollow stock and pistol grip.
  13. Nalioth - while discussing the 922r fiasco (my feelings), I would bet you know if the factory threads on a Saiga 7.62x39 count as an extra 922 point (15 original Russian parts, rather than 14), as with the Saiga 12 choke threaded barrels. I mention this only because of the fairly recent number of Saigas with factory threaded barrels (mine is threaded), and the lack of mention of this in the checkoff list for compliance. Could be a significant count difference to be aware of, if true - needing one more USA part to convert legally. I don't know if that is so.
  14. Mine (I only have one) is converted Saiga style, not AK-47. It is meant to be the basic self defense tool, reliable, capable of close-in and out to 300+ yards of whatever happens. I would love to have a "traditional" Ak-47, just because that is the grand daddy of the "everywhere" rifle, but funds do not allow at present. It is fun to see all the approaches to both traditional and tacticool that a Saiga/AK-47/AK/74 can be shaped into, though.
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