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  3. Need (Want) Bayonet for my SGL21

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted · Edited by grahng

    I'd like to get a bayonet that is made at the Izhmash factory to matchup so to speak with my Saiga.

     

    Would like suggestions on where I can find one. I'd like the one that has a handle with a squared off metal butt cap with the lug slot in it, a clip point (bowie) blade with wire cutter slot and black. Obviously with the correct markings.

     

    Suggestions please.

     

    Thanks,

    Jerry

  7. Lancaster Arms???

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted · Edited by grahng

    I am looking at getting another AK. I current have an Arsenal and love it.

    I'd like to get another AK that gives me either an unerfolder or side folder, wood furniture, and slant break. I've heard that Lancaster Arms makes a good AK???

    I've read some negative things about Lancaster as a company. I'd like alternatives please.

     

    Also, any pros and cons regarding side folder versus underfolder???

     

    Thanks for your thoughts :)

  11. Folding stck for SGL 21

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    Nothing. The stock doesn't "latch" to the receiver, like the proper (military) AK74M/AK100 stocks do. When folded, it's locked in place by the external receiver block to which it's welded. In order to unlock it, you manipulate a little lever/button on that receiver block. It truly is "drop in". It a solid stock. It doesn't look "proper" and might be too long for some smaller people, but it functions well.

     

    Thanks. didn't thinkk it looked proper and really don't care for how far it sticks out. Maybe I'll just leave well enough alone.

  12. Folding stck for SGL 21

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    I have an Arsenal SGL 21 and want to chenge out the stock for a folding stock, k-Var AK-BFS. The K-Var web site indicates that this is a drop-in item. My question is, what is involved with setting up the reciever so the new folding stock will latch?

     

    Thanks, Jerry

     

  14. New SGL-21

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

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    To install an original style folder (Poly or triangle) it requirs a special hinge that you have to cut out the back of your reciever for. The true Russian ones use the much harder to obtain 5.5mm pin while most all other folders [bulgy(Im pretty sure) and various aftermarket offerings] will use the 4.5mm hinge pin design. DPH did begin to offer a foreign made hinge(made somewhere?) and I havent heard when/if Scott will have more for sale - Id email him and check it out. NOTE: there have been just a few random comments about those hinges being softer than stock. Im not sure if that was all of em, the initial units, or just a few opinions that have morphed all over the net.

     

    The original style AK folders in poly and triangle use a small latch sticking out of the side of your reciever to lock it closed. This also requires a slot be cut precisely into the side of your reciever to mate up correctly. All AK models should take the same latch except for the S12's which are different.

     

    Many of us hate :angel: , and some will freely post :devil: what an abomination the aftermarket triangle product is which doesnt require cutting for installation. It uses an adaptor similar to an ACE block, etc. to slip in and causes the folding hinge to exctend out the back of the reciever ...excuse while I shudder ;-) Ive never studied these closely but Im not sure if they have a mechanism for locking the foldewr in a closed position?

     

    FWIW Id budget plenty of time to look through pics and various treads on multiple Saiga / AK sights before making any changes - or purchases :dollar:

    Check out Oleg's site in England; Rusmilitary, and Doug Ford in Texas has closed up shop but still has lots of incredibly beautiful and information threads about ALL thinks AK on his site; tantal.kalashnikov.guns.ru [i think]

     

    Also check the various FFL's and builders on this site for specific quotes & info

    The last time I checked with Jim Fuller/Rifle Dynamics or Will/Red Stick they were at about $250 for that back end conversion.

     

    A saiga conversion will give you a true russian gun but lots of people go the route of getting a Romy G or other parts kit and buying a new Nodak (or other) reciever [$100 or so] that already has the exact cuts made into it for the folder. Many consider these their Kyber Pass version AK

     

    Have fun studying and modifying your gun

     

    Cheers,

    Harv

     

     

     

     

    P.S. We really do need a special sticky thread created with pics & correct specific info about the original folding stocks (Russian, Bulgy, Polish, EG, etc), solid stocks (poly, wood, various lengths, etc), and perhaps an addendum section for various aftermarket offerings.

  16. New SGL-21

    in Saiga 7.62 X 39

    Posted · Edited by grahng

    I just recently purchased an SGL21 and want to change the non folding stock for a skeleton folding stock. I like the K-VAR but wanted to know if this is an easy change out, basically a drop in item.

    Thanks. How about the mechanism to hold it shut?

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