@K3Gixxer,
Sounds like we are in the same boat. I too paid for my Saiga .308 recently and am anxiously waiting for it to clear. Sounds like we might have even gone to the same shop (Rifle Gear) as I was also wanting the PTR91. I'm curious why your gunsmith talked you down though. Also could you tell me how you found the manual, so far I have had no luck.