Hello everyone, I'm so glad I found this forum.
I'm genuinely intrigued by the saiga 7.62x39, and despite being infinitely more familiar with the AR platform (ex US Infantry), the cost differential is too substantial to ignore. There are some things I need feedback on though:
-- How much effort is the full AK conversion for a beginner? I'm a good woodworker, but lack the skill and tools for much metal work (filing/dremeling I can do, but I'd like to keep it low risk). Last round bolt hold open and standard AK mags would be part of the project.
-- I like the idea of quad rail