schmiddy

I was using a bread tie for the hammer spring but I was trying to install the BHO with the spring in place over the hook and it was frustrating pushing the spring down and putting a pin through the back side to hold it in place while running another pin through the front. Just leaving it unsprung while installing it and using a pick to get it on the hook makes much more sense. Thanks for that advise! that would take all the fun out of it.

Thanks! Gunfun has been a lot of help. I did fit the extra hook, but for some reason I missed the part about the trigger bump hitting hanging up or I would have ground it down before I spent an hour cursing. I wonder If I can grind the bump with the trigger in place?

Golly Gee, Thanks for the tip. One on every forum "do a search before you ask..." type responses that take more time than posting something helpful. I see you actually did post in my "research" thread where I had posted a list of everything I was buying and specifically asked if there was any hardware I had omitted. And I hadn't omitted any hardware, because yes, the spring was available from the original trigger, but not as easy to get at as in a standard AKM trigger group. I'll complain about what a PITA something was anytime I damn well please because guess what...someone on this site pr

I didn't realize that I needed to grind off the hump on the front of the Hammer. so Nephilim7 wins the gold star for knowing his stuff. Gunfun too. Quote from Moe Zambeaks thread. "Step 8: Now it is time to reassemble the FCG and BHO. To be honest, there was no way I could take pictures of myself doing this. I was too busy swearing." That quote just about sums up my experience with getting the trigger all assembled. I think this is the first time Ive actually broke out in a sweat from assembling a firearm. The other frustrating thing I ran into is I dont understand why tapco does

My original thread. http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/88224-im-out/?hl=schmiddy&do=findComment&comment=903946 This is my first saiga build.. It is quite a bit different than working with an AKM receiver. I wanted to get it mocked up on Saturday so my buddy could shoot it on fathers day and then paint it the following weekend. It didn't go as planned. Here's the story. My buddy wanted me to work on the saiga at his house but he doesn't have a shop, so I brought whatever tools I could think of and started stripping it on his front porch. Didnt get to far before I w

"For that matter S12 threads and even the OD of the barrel are not necessarily concentric to bore." haha I bet... ASTM/ASME doesnt have oversight on gun manufacturers, just us forum folks. I'm figuring the Russian lock ring will be less distracting when it doesn't match up then a hex. That's all. +1 to the "looks cool" and its really at the bottom of my add on list but I'll leave that to my buddy if he wants to pony up the $$$. I watched your youtube "magazine magic" video. Is that the JTE magwell? Looked like it engaged well. Locks up tight and cycles well?

So here's where Im at...amazing Ive got this far while getting other work done. Please look at these two builds and tell me if there is any omissions or things I'm forgetting or things that wont work or things I should be aware of. I want to get my order right the first time so I have everything I need when I get to work. Maybe hardware I've omitted? BASIC BUILD KVAR WARSAW STOCK $ 50.00 CIA Standard AK GRIP - $11.00 CSS BOLT ON TRIGGER GUARD - $45.00 Tapco Double Hook Trigger - $29.00 Hole Plugs $1.00 Axis Pin Retaining Plate $6.00 CSS puck - $19 total - $161+S

Loctite 246 is a medium strength (hand tools) rated for up to 450 degrees. Threebond makes a similar product. Also 243...

Gunfun, I enjoyed your write up on the modified G2. Kinda wish I tried that before I cut a notch in my Maddi receiver. My neighbors a machinist and I own a file. lol Hindsight 20/20

Gotcha, That's what I was thinking and didnt really want to mess with shims to get it to line up. Russian flat side it is... I'll be using this in conjunction with high temp thread lock. This way I can ensure a tight lock up and proper alignment of the brake. Most would say overkill for a shotgun. I guess its just habitual after dealing with baffle strikes on a suppressor that came loose.

Todays question..;somewhat of a silly one...if I buy a muzzle brake with a hex shaped head should I buy the hex shaped lock? Will I be able to get the flat surfaces match up without getting into a shim situation? Or should I just get the Russian one? I know this is menial but sometimes those little details make the difference in a great looking rifle and one that hurts your eyes. One more question. The Firestorm Brake. Anyone have experience? Its got some Russian-esc cuts and just looks like it might be all around effective? My personal choice is on the surface I like it! Plus i

Ah hell! My buddy wants to be "involved" with the build. What that really means is standing over my shoulder and second guessing every step while I do all the work. I don't suffer fools gladly. I'm going to skip the magwell idea for now. I gave him 4 x 10rnd SGM mags to go with the S12. Somehow I doubt he's going to let me start cutting them up. As much as I'd personally love the big Russian brake, I dont think my buddy will appreciate. What would be better is a good door breecher like the Monster Claw Small. Im going to push the galil style folder for the above mentioned re

Thanks so much fellers! Ya'll gave me some great direction here. Agree with build once build right. Love tapco double hook triggers; tighter than my wife's tail pipe and easier to insert. The rest I'll have to wade through and make some decisions. The problem with piecing it out is my buddy has more money than sense. I have to sell him on the build before I start buying parts. I dont have the patients to walk him through every part individually. His eyes will glass over before I get beyond the stock decision. He a faux gun guy. Owns them, loves them, but has no technical knowledge. Bu

I thought. But I'm right back in. I sold my stock configured saiga-12 taking advantage of the market and "hope" to pick up another one when the market comes off. In my defense I told my friend over and over to just wait and he'll be able to find them for a better price in 6 months. He was obsessed and HAD to have it now. So its amicable I guess. NOW>>> he wants me to upgrade it for him. SIGH... SO>>>>> I want to do a good job since i didn't let him have it cheap. What I need>>>>> is advise on conversion kits. Not th