Flatland Shooter

That explains it. I'm #23 on the waiting list and Nanci advised mine is shipping Monday (tomorrow). If only 16 of the first 30 TAC-12 lowers went to the waiting list, that meant some folks on the list did not order one. I could not believe that anyone on the waiting list changed their mind. I've already got the tools laid out for the conversion between lowers. Just waiting on Mr. Fed-Ex. Bill

If that were to be the case, there is a wealth of info and helpful members on here to get it back into to tip top running condition. Have no fear, convert that thing. But it is tough to change if you are like me. The "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" might be in your genetic makeup. How about buying another Saiga 12 in hopes its a piece of crap? Then you can "fix" to your heart's content. Bill

yes like saigas but the saiga one is a different thread so does not work Sounds like the European version of the shotgun (per rumors, I've never seen a picture of one). Have you contacted RAAC or checked the internet for any European parts suppliers? If chokes are not available, maybe (just maybe) RAAC will exchange barrels. Also, where did you get this? Just curious. Bill

The mag body, base plate and follower are all on the countable list. But can they be counted twice with the coupled magazine? My gut says no, but my gut didn't go to law school. Bill http://www.gunsumerreports.com/review_akdal_mka_1919_p7.php

I see what you mean. When coupled, will the foreign parts of the second magazine count against the max 10 parts allowed (body + floor plate + follower)? I would think the answer is "no" but since we are dealing with the BATF and an already stupid law, I really don't know. Bill

Its more a case of keeping the number of foreign parts to 10 or less. So adding extra USA made parts that are not replacing foreign made parts will not help. Bill

Very nice. Are those 14 using some of the 1st 30 lowers you got in a few weeks ago? Forty-six more by Nationals should keep you busy (and out of trouble?) Bill

Its precision cut from aluminum. Solves some problems we have with the polymer lowers (feeding high cap mags) and adds a few pounds weight to a very light 12 ga shotgun. Bill

There are several companies that can supply parts and some that will do the work for you. Take the time to read through this thread and you will soon have a better idea of who supplies what as well as the variations out there. Bill

If those guns are STILL at those prices this week anyone buying them is high off their azz. The stores up here have been flooded with AR's and other "assault" rifles for two weeks and prices are dropping like 1oz sinker. Houston is a wonderful area for competition shooting but when it comes to getting guns and ammo, it sucks big time. I don't know if those guns were selling at those prices, but several prospective buyers were sure drooling over them. Its border line "mean" for folks to tell us about ammo and guns readily available when we are starving. I've not seen a box of .22

Is there a possibility that the bolt lock has been filed at the factory too far to be usable? Are replacement bolt locks available through Firebird Precision? Is the ball detent screw also shipping with the new receiver or should I add one of those to the parts order? The same for the AR bolt lock roll pin? Can you supply those? Any lower parts for an AR are next to impossible to find. Thanks. Bill

I have the Firebird Precision install FCG (hammer, disconnector, trigger and safety) in my polymer lower. Once I get an aluminum lower I plan on moving these parts over from the polymer lower. Any problems anticipated? Thanks. Bill

I guess its a matter of timing. AR's are selling at a premium right now. Colt M4's are selling down here for over 2 grand in a matter of minutes. Saw a used one at a gun shop yesterday with a $2800 price tag on it. Several Saiga 12's are offered in the $1200 range and are still on the shelf. I've never even held a Saiga shotgun and do not know if that is a good or a bad price. But I do love those Colts. Bill

I thought the threads were the same with commercial and mil-spec tubes. Any changes to the receiver will make my "early production" lower an instant collector's item. Bill

Most of my 3 gun shooting (very limited to date) has been in short bays so Cylinder works fine. For those spinners, I carry a box of #6 shot (1300 fps). Remington managed recoil slugs seem to shoot the same in any of the chokes I have (CYL, LM & Full). Bill

Same here. I plan on using the original 3" magazine for a "barney" mag in competition. Bill

Sweet!

I received an e-mail from Nanci this afternoon. (They've got the poor girl working on a Sunday afternoon.) Of the first 30 lowers received, I get one of them. A slightly early birthday present for myself. Thank you Firebird Precision. Bill

On a bright note, I'm sure you can sell those Saigas in today's market for a nice profit. Then you can buy some more upgrades for your Akdal. Bill

That's a pretty big change in careers. After 25 years you probably had a good comfort level in what your were doing. You folks are to be highly commended for taking such a huge step and I wish you the best. Bill

Do you by chance have our ARR ramp? No sir. My MKA 1919 is one of the Firebird 922 compliant guns sold through Centerfire. When that first round hits the feed ramp it is perfectly parallel to the axis of the barrel. Since I only have one side of the Saiga magazine taped, I pulled the magazine apart and put the 5 round spring and baseplate back on. It feeds all five rounds perfectly. I need to adjust the feed lips to where that first round slides upward just a little bit with the 15 rd parts in place. Bill I do not know if it sets all the way back all the ti

Still trying to get mine figured out. I've got all the parts for four 15 rd magazines but plan on doing them one at a time. As soon as I get one running 100%, then I go to the next. I'm still on the first. I tried the new magazine with several brands of ammo and it consistently will not feed the 1st round. It goes straight into the ramp and stops. Download from 15 rds to 14 rds and it runs great with everything I put in it. When it was still a stock 5 rd magazine, it ran great. I'm sure it is something simple and I will figure it out. My next step will be to watch Jim's YouTu

Just out of curiosity, what kind of business did you sell? Bill

I was 23rd and also have not heard from Firebird. I tried to call but the mailbox is full. Sending an e-mail. Hoping for the best. Bill

Your break-in schedule was similar to mine. Add to that I sprayed in and around the bolt with Rem Oil after every 10 rounds. By the time I was down to 1200 fps loads, she was running 100%. This was with the factory spring and no gas booster bushing. Unlike some others, I never did get aluminum shavings from the upper receiver. I've since added the reduced power recoil spring and gas booster bushing. Still runs 100% with everything 1200 fps and faster. Runs about 60% on loads at 1145 fps. Now that its warming up, I need to re-check some of those loads, especially the Walmart bulk F