frontier737

Interesting yet confusing thread.

I just ordered 2 cans for $210 each. Not like the $140 I used to pay but they have them in stock. http://www.jgsales.com/

I just placed an order with Sportsmans Guide. $278.94 + 19.99 (shipping) = 298.93 and then I used the coupon code SPGGUNS12 for $25 off. It will be shipped the end of January. The price above is for 2160 rounds and reflects the "club membership" price.

When I did my conversion I followed a series of videos from utube which were a great guide except for the bullet guide install. In the video he used an electric drill to run the tap. IMHO I wanted to do it different. Instead of 6-32 or 8-32 screw I went with a 10-32. After drilling the proper hole I ran the tap by hand using plenty of oil. I started to tap and after about 2 turns I unscrewed it and cleaned it. I continued till I was at the correct depth. The main thing is SLOW and plenty of oil.

Check out "Military Arms Channel" on facebook and/or youtube. Search through videos for cleaning an AK. He suggests and I've been doing it is thoroughly douch with water to remove the salts from corrosive ammunition, dry with shop air, use wd40 to displace water, use a degreaser to remove the wd40 and then use Rem oil . That's the Reader's Digest version. Don't get hung up on cleaning it. After all your run of the mill insurgent fu*k uses water from a mud hole and motor oil.

I placed a dot of red nail polish on the bottom of the tube so if I see the red dot after putting it on I know it's on wrong.

I'm playing devil's advocate: Do you really need a muzzle brake on a 5.45 x 39?

Thanks!

Thanks! If you go the Carolina Shooters Supply click "Forearms Handguards" , then click Saiga rifles then it lists 43 products. If you scroll down to the 21st item---is that it? Do I need the item above it too?

Does anyone have this installed and able to take a pic ? SAIGA INTRAFUSE TRI-RAIL- BLACK SKU: BLK-TRIRAIL

I have a (converted) Saiga 5.45 and I was given a handguard but I'm not sure if it was made for my rifle. I was hoping someone can measure the length of the upper and lower pieces and let me know if what I have will work. I attached a pic for reference. Mine measure: bottom 6 5/16" and the top 4 7/16" Thanks.

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VERY nice! Where do you buy the Vortex Strike Fire Red dot and how much?

Glad it worked! For what it's worth I did not like the #6 screw, I felt it was too small. I drilled and tapped for a 10-32 screw.

I just installed the Krebs safety and had a question. The install was very easy and functions normally but there is no resistance in the lever when moved up and down. Is that normal? Thanks for any info!

Well done! My first conversion was last week and it took me >4 hours! The f*cking bho spring kicked my butt bad! I have since learned about the dental floss and filing a grove "trick".

I am looking for a recommendation for a good quality mag pouch. I'd like to have one that'll hold three 30 round mags. I guess when it comes down to it I'm not sure what I want: thigh, waist or chest rig. Thanks in advance. (I should not have put this post in this topic. Moderator please move as you see fit)

Thanks guys! I just completed the conversion and was not sure if I messed up.

When the safety is on "safe" it prevents the bolt from being drawn fully back is that normal?

I ordered my stuff on Sunday and it was at my door Wednesday and the discount code worked great! A big thumbs up to CSS!

On my new 5.45 rifle the safety removed an arc of paint. I was wondering if others have that same situation. I don't consider an "issue" I was just curious I plan doing the conversion in a week or two and plan on painting the arc and also I'll look on the safety lever and file anything that looks like it might be causing this.

Thanks for the photos Serge! Did you need to install a new gas tube?

Now I just found this: http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/70114-ccs-quad-rail-review-and-install/ Because the computer at work will not download the pics I'll have to wait till I get home. Next time I'll look around better prior to posting a question.

I am picking up my Saiga 5.45 today after work and plan on ordering my conversion kit from CSS soon. I am going to order the SAIGA INTRAFUSE TRI-RAIL- DARK EARTH http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-402/TAPCO-SAIGA-TRI-dsh-RAIL-HANDGUARD/Detail My question: are there any modifcations I have to do to install the rail? I plan on ordering the rail and the converstion kit 2? If anyone has one installed I'd love to see a picture. Thanks!

1liter stated: You have an AK gas tube and lower retainer, I'm assuming? I asked: Sorry for the silly question: Why does he need the AK gas tube and lower retainer? Can't he use the original? Thanks!