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Lt_JWS: Clean, classy, and understated. In other words, that's a nice looking carbine. regards, Jeff

GregM1 and mancat: Thanks for the input. It's good to know that others have had success with heavier weight bullets as the one I leave as NIB will primarily be used for hunting feral pigs on public land when it's not modern gun deer season. The added added weight when compared to the AR will be welcomed, I like a little "heft" to a hunting rifle. And although it did'nt look like it would, the sporting stock works fine for me which was a pleasant discovery considering my next project. The next project is Saiga 223 rifle #2. My plan's to build a real "afternoon with the guys" showsto

I appreciate everyones input. Took the plunge Saturday and ordered a 223, 5x20 rnd. mags., TAPCO piston, buttpad, flourescent front sight post, and 500 rounds of 55gr. ammo from a 2nd source. Also put a 2nd in lay-a-way. If it handles like I think it will, my AR's going to get lonely. thank again, Jeff

bikermutt: Thanks for the suggestion, and I'm leaning towards doing that with 1 of them. Sounds like my kind of conversion too since I've got an abundance of common tools but can't remember where I left my talent. thanks, Jeff

Timy: Understood. My plan is to use only U.S. mags but I still see the logic in adding as many visibly domestic parts as practical. Wow, still got lots to learn. thanks, Jeff

Sean: Thanks so much for referring me to the compliance tables. So the powers that be would actually rather I replace the furniture with a collapsible/folding stock and pistol grip, a 3 rail forearm with vertical grip, and 100 round drum magazine as opposed to my original concept. I guess I'm not qualified to work for the government, because my obviously limited capacity for common sense won't allow me to see the "big picture". I'm starting to see 2 of these carbines in my future: 1 for hunting and 1 for pure, noisy fun! thanks again, Jeff

Timy: What if I was to replace the front sight post with a TAPCO flourescent post, add an American made buttpad, and use only U.S. made magazines in addition to the piston replacement? thanks, Jeff

SEAN, Poe,, and Timy: Thanks for the information and positive encouragement. And it's my understanding that the piston replacement would satisfy 922 compliance regulations for use with 20 round magazines, please correct me if I'm wrong. This is my first venture into AK's and there seems to be a lot to learn. thanks, Jeff

Hello: I'm considering buying a new Saiga 223 and intend on leaving it in factory configuration except for a TAPCO piston. Are there any known peculiarities to the 223 model or is it the typical AK reliability in a 22 caliber package? Also, is the gun chambered in 223 or 5.56? thanks, Jeff