[New awesome slip on retainer has made me really happy.]

So, who is buying the retainer clips that cost $60 now?

lol

[Problem with AK 74 Brake?]

Went to the indoor range today and I was shooting my fully converted Saiga with my Krebbs Custom AK 74 styled brake and noticed something weird.

When I was shooting it, sometimes I would see a flame coming out the right side and sometimes out of the left side and sometimes on top.

It was an indoor range so I could definitely see it, but I thought it was weird. I was shooting offhand so I didn't notice any weird shots (or fly aways) and I couldn't check the groups. Golden Tiger FMJ

 

My specs:

MI FDe handguard,

Fully converted with parts from Markw

Magpul RVG

Magpul CTR (I have a FDE one on the way)

Magpul MIAD

Ace AK-AR grip converter

CSS rear adapter

Ace side folder and buffer tube adapter.

Krebbs custom ak 74 brake

 

 

 

[Ace Side folding mechanism set screw ??]

Thanks for the compliment.

I'm thinking of doing a nylon tipped set screw or a set screw with a plunger to keep it snug. It sounds like a great idea, but I can't find the size.

[Ace Side folding mechanism set screw ??]

Hey guys,

I have been using my Saiga setup with my ace folder for some time now and I noticed that the folder has a tick of wobble in it that probably could be removed. I noticed there's a set screw that can be adjusted, but it could be more effective if it maybe had a soft or a plastic tip on it that could deflect somewhat when put into the shoulderable configuration.

 

Here's some pics for reference:

it's the push button folder.....

 

[Need some help BADLY!]

I cut a little bit into my barrel on mine. Won't hurt nothing.

[Stock trigger group improvment, Sand paper?]

I really have no desire to move the FCG forward, yet.

 

lol. Just wait. I said the same thing and converted after I got home from the range. I wouldn't waste five minutes doing anything other than "restoring it."

[Which Saiga to get?]

7.62x39 for your first one. End of discussion.

[Why SAIGA 762 instead of Romo AK?]

You could go with a $419 "Certified Wasr" from Henderson Defense. Then you don't have to worry about a shoddy finish or canted sights. The nice this about Wasr's is they don't take proprietary bolt action parts.

[Needed - Sporter Stocks and FCGs Discarded by Conversions]

PM Sent

[RS AKM cowitness Aimpoint Side Mount]

I can see the quality and design that went into this for sure. There are a few good options for around your price, however.

[still on the fence]

id be horrified and have buyers remorse if i ordered a 7.62x39 and it didnt have dimples

 

Why?

 

Yeah, why?

The mag dimples don't make that much of a difference. Also, if it doesn't have dimples it might have a pinned FSB and GB, which makes life easier.

[ak conversion question]

You have a Dremel and a hand drill? Do it yourself, pretty hard to screw up. Tapping the trunnion is the most dicey part but it's like anal sex... just go slow, don't force it, and use lots of lube.

 

A lot of smiths aren't AK-friendly and really don't have a clue when it comes to stuff like this. His loss, your gain.

 

As others said, the plastic hole plugs work great and eventually if you want to fill the holes and refinish the receiver, that's easy too.

 

Best advice every. I used the Carolina Shooter Supply rear adapter and you put some 10-32 button heads into those holes. Great Idea.

To the OP - Do it SLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW and take you time on everything. If something isn't making sense or doesn't look right, pull up the video or another video or post something on here. We love seeing new people like you posting pics of your converted Saiga and we'll answer your ???'s sometimes within minutes.

 

Good luck and get crackin'

[Picture Post,lets see your 7.62x39]

Full Conversion

[Steel 30 RD Bulgarian mags from aimsurplus]

What about the European issued ones from AIM for a dollar more? They seem sturdy and have metal followers. Are they ok for, lets say SHTF use? It looks like they were issued at one time.

[RS AKM cowitness Aimpoint Side Mount]

What will it cost?

[still on the fence]

Looks like I just won a 16" Saiga 7.62 on GB for $385........w00t!

 

Thanks for the compliment! I haven't posted yet so here goes.

 

Saiga 7.62x39

CSS Ace rear adapter

Ace push button folder

Ace receiver extension adapter

DSA MIL Spec Buffer Tube

Magpul FDE CTR

ACE AR to AK grip adapter

Magpul MIAD

Tapco G2 modified trigger group (to retain BHO)

MARKW1 ak74 gas tube, lower retainer, gas block and FSB

Krebs Custom AK 74 compensator.

CSS Bullet Guide

Magpul VFG

Midwest industries AK variant quad rail

Knowledge from Classy Kalasnikov

 

I hope I'm not leaving anything out.

[still on the fence]

I got more in my FULL conversion. Probably about $1G, but it's exactly how I want it and all kinds a bad ass

[My Fully Converted Magpul'd Saiga]

Is that the saiga specific MI handguard? How do you like it? I have been considering that same stock set up for my 308 (only with a cheek riser to allow use of an optic), please let us know what you think of it after more use.

 

It's kinda hard to see from the pics (unless you enlarge them), but it's FULLY converted Saiga not. I did the gasblock, FSB, the gas tube and the handguard retainers. I LOVE the MI handrail.

[My Fully Converted Magpul'd Saiga]

Hey guys,

Yeah, you have to hit the button to pop it away and then press it again to put it back in. It's awesome!

 

I love the color combo. It looks close to the same color in person.

[My Fully Converted Magpul'd Saiga]

Looks good! I like how the front sight and gas blocks came out, good job.

 

Yeah, they came out good mostly thanks to you! Thank you for replying to my 300 emails why I was doing it!

[My Fully Converted Magpul'd Saiga]

Wow,

Thanks for the compliments, guys.

 

The ACE is super solid.

 

There was a little play with the folder, but there's a set screw that adjusts it so no there's NONE.

 

I'll report back on the groupings.

[My Fully Converted Magpul'd Saiga]

Hey guys,

Just got finished with her.

MI FDe handguard,

Fully converted with parts from Markw

Magpul RVG

Magpul CTR (I have a FDE one on the way)

Magpul MIAD

Ace AK-AR grip converter

CSS rear adapter

Ace side folder and buffer tube adapter.

 

I was waiting for the Vltor AK tube and I'm GLAD i went with this ACE setup. It's all kinds of bad ass and ROCK SOLID.

What do you guys think?

 

[Doing a full conversion...How do I align the GB & FSB to level the]

also set the weapon on a flat surface from trigger guard forward (NO HANDGUARDS). Check the sides of the receiver to see if they are square with a 90 deg. 6" plastic carpenters square (A plastic triangle with one 90 degree angle and two 45s). Then check the FSB to see if it is square. Adjust so there is equal distance between upright square and top of FSB on both sides. I have done this three times and it worked perfect. This is the method I will be using again when I "plum it" out.

 

Can you post a link of what you're talking about? I work for a supply company and I wanna get one of these. Thanks!

 

It is simply a "carpenter's square" about $1 at Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, or any hardware store. It is a plastic triangle, usually yellow or gray,. I has one 90 degree angle and two 45s. One leg of the 90 is a base about 1" wide so it will stand upright.

 

Do you mean a rafter angle square? If so, does the ears of the front sight touch the square or do you have to approximate the distance?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00002255O/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00002X2HG&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0W8QC0FTTHTSVNQAM2S3

[Midwest forend with flip up sights?]

Aren't you selling your 7.62x39in the marketplace?

[Saiga 7.62 for sale with a bunch of extras!]

Where are you located?