I'm looking into buying a Saiga 223 (can't get 7.62 due to ct's laws) as a shtf rifle. I'll move the trigger back to the original ak placement, and new trigger and all the like. But I can't seem to find a good, rugged, reliable handguard. The only thing that looks durable is timbersmith wooden handguard, pistol grip, and stock set, but I would have to install the dinzag lower handguard retainer, and a ak(m?) gastube. Is timbersmith wood furniture any good? if so, how easy is it to install the handguard retainer and gastube?
Also, what are other alternatives to timbersmith for durable