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In the spirit of Pay it Forward... I offer one unused East German Oil Bottle. I didn't like how tough it was to get the cap off with one hand, and ended up buying USGI plastic ones instead. This forum has been good to me, and so I make this small gesture of thanks. First "I'll take it" takes it. Free. Just send me your address and I'll drop it in the mail tomorrow.

Nalioth, You are correct, the Saiga .308 FCG is not interchangeable with standard AK FCGs. In no way was I suggesting that, I'm sorry for any misunderstanding. The OP plans to purchase a Saiga .308 specific FCG from Dinzag Arms, who claims on his website to address the aforementioned differences. From his FCG page: "The Saiga-308 FCG has many extra modifications to address issues such as the extra gap in trigger hole, oversized bolt, receiver cross member and safety lever engagement." Is there some larger issue lurking here that would negate any of my advice? I don't want to mislea

Correct, the stock trigger is awful and correct, any of those three FCGs from Dinzag are appropriate for your converted Saiga .308. This Dinzag page shows the difference between the two: to convert, you'll have to remove several rivets, which will let you remove the stock FCG, utilize standard AK buttstocks and pistol grips, and most importantly, use one of those Dinzag .308 specific FCGs. I did my 7.62 in an afternoon with a dremel, hammer, punch and other simple tools. Folks have used even simpler handtools with admirable results, and again, it only takes a few hours. In addition to whic

The old FCG is of small value to those who choose, or are required to, keep their rifles stock. Likewise for the buttstock, I've seen them go for anywhere from $5-$15. The trigger guard might be worth what it costs to ship to somebody, I'm sure it would be a nice gesture if you could find a forum member in need. My recommendation? Become a contributor anyway, and put the stuff up in the WTS. Especially if the buttstock (or the stock handguard, folks use those) sells, you'll recoup your costs and support this great forum in the meantime!

Yes, with caveats and additional hardware. Gas tube: those gas tubes made for standard AKM/AK-1XX series rifles will lock up solid on your Saiga 7.62. Tubes made for stranger rifles (AMDs, Draco, Yugo, etc.) will not. You will only need an upper handguard and a small metal spring clip to hold the guard on the tube: I have an extra, let me know if you need it. As for your lower handguard, your Saiga in stock configuration lacks provision for retaining the forward end of the handguard. Here, you have options, depending on how fancy you want to get. Press off your FSB and Gas Bloc

You are AWESOME, Sir! PM on the way! Thank you!

Ax-Man, you're about to make some LUCKY, SOB's DAY! Here, if you DO find a Saiga, it'll be chillin at $500 with a 30rounder slapped in it.

A little more explanation on "I push it too far upward it gets stuck" as well as some photographs would help us determine everything was in working order... because it does lock up good, normally, in the Safe position, and should come loose with some spirited downward pressure. If it's NOT coming off safe, obviously something else is amiss. Now, if you're looking for something to aid in switching from Safe to fire, several folks make safety levers with another little tab on the bottom: it makes it so you can actuate the lever with your right hand still on the Pistol grip. You can eithe

Don't get me wrong, it looks a thousand times more practical now, but... it sure was a pretty firearm... Best of luck, and if things don't work out... you know the Saiga crowd will always take you back!

Welcome back, Marine. Glad to hear you're ok. Take care of yourself, and enjoy the forums again!

Apples to oranges! The IZ-132 is a Russian made AK variant that has been modified to qualify as a "Sporting Firearm" to allow it to be imported to the US. In stock form (as pictured below) it has non-standard furniture, a re-located FCG (and a not-so-great trigger because of that) and cannot accept a cleaning rod or bayonet. It can, however, be easily and inexpensively (Less than $90 USD) modified back to AK spec: you get to use standard AK furniture and mags, have a great trigger and ergonomics, all with that same quality, authentic Russian receiver and barrel. Value is key here: if you d

Chevy, Correct, the OP can use any US made muzzle break and it will not count toward his ten or less foreign parts. I assumed (and you know what they say about THAT) that the OP wanted a foreign brake... but now that I think about it, I'm sure he could find a US Made break that would be acceptable to him. I have edited my post accordingly... may reword entirely later.

WITHOUT adding a (Foreign) muzzle device, you can use the following US parts and foreign wood furniture: FCG Gas Piston Magazine Followers If you're deadset on that (Foreign) muzzle device, you must cut something else: perhaps US made floorplates? Also, does the wood HAVE to be foreign, or just LOOK foreign: consider picking up some of the excellent US made wood from IronWood Designs and finishing it exactly to your specifications. Not in the mood to finish your wood furniture? TimberSmith (TAPCO) makes finished, US made AK furniture. That way, all you have to do is swap th

As a quiet aside, some users also employ a modified (notched) safety lever to hold the bolt to the rear. You can either modify your current safety lever, or purchase one with the work already one. IIRC, the Yugo M92 utilized this method of holding the bolt to the rear. It is not perfect, but it's better than nothing and at worst is just an opening for crud to enter the receiver through. It's an AK, and will kick the crud out anyway, but it is a hole. Modified safety selectors with the notch already cut are available at several forum venders, to include CSS and Dinzag (gotta ship Dinzag

PFC, BuffetDestroyer recently awed us with a great, inexpensive 7.62 conversion. It's well worth your time! In short: all you really need is a buttstock, Pistol grip (w/ screw and nut), FCG and retaining clips. Toss in a bullet guide for $20 more and you're in business with any standard 7.62 AK mag. Simple is king!

This Armchair Strategist Thinks: I'd rather have my Mod 1 Mark 0 Brain-Finger linkage be my safety rather than something small, requiring actuation while I'm worried about other, more pressing things. But that's me, I just don't care for additional steps to take under pressure. I'm also not afraid to say I have no experience with either, beyond the quick research I just did. I know I like the way the Kel-Tec P3AT feels, the P-11 looks like it would be even better. It's got better sights than the P3AT, and looks to be considerably cheaper than the PT-111. So, my $0.02 is go for the

Jim, I agree wholeheartedly that the Arsenals are better weapons, with standard AK features and furniture, with much less fuss. I'll respectfully disagree on price, however. Though the OP has been inactive for a while, he wasn't particularly "feature-locked" in his other posts. In fact, he was even considering a Ruger Mini-14, which leads me to believe what he's really interested in is an inexpensive, versatile rifle in .223 or 5.45 and not so much in authentic combloc furniture and muzzle breaks. As a case study, BuffetDestroyer recently did a budget conversion on his 7.62: just a

Scoutjoe, Ok, point well taken on the porting: to be honest, I did not notice that at first, but yes, I can imagine that would make quite the light show. That said, still not sure I agree on the bashing of a flashlight: I'm not suggesting the light be effective DURING the act of firing... which would be pointless... I am suggesting that a light on your defensive weapon allows you to clear your (Presumably) dark house without fumbling for (tiny) light switches. I'd like to make sure I was punching out a Bravo Gulf instead of my teenage nephew home unexpectedly from college: Isn't rule 4

I could see any properly sized handgun flashlight, actually. Seems like it would... actually be somewhat practical, especially if it's the nightstand weapon. Perhaps it seemed unreasonable at first glance, but I really don't see a huge problem here.

Total converted cost... $277.... Man, I'm jealous as all hell, but you should be proud. You have an outstanding looking rifle at a value that's in a league of it's own. Well done!

I'll also heartily recommend the plate: now that mine's installed properly, I couldn't be happier. I got the TAPCO plate, it has a little flange at a right angle, making it easier to maneuver inside the receiver. They run about $6 USD.

My number: 762 You are a gentleman and a scholar, sir!

You are all, of course, correct. I just proved it myself with a 100 rounds at the range, I'll get back in there and make it work with the tube. Good eyes!