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The left to right looseness is really not normal. Does your barrel have notches for the retainer to track through like circled in the picture? I guess it doesn't hurt to ask. Does your retainer have folded ears like in the picture below? It should. Even though it does not have a heat shield on yours, does it have the heat shield slot also seen in the picture about 1 inch below the top right corner? If it does, you can buy a stainless steel heat shield for $4.19 that will snap right in.

Thanks. Hoppes #9 should be no problem at all. Acetone is very extreme also.

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Well, I decided to see how resistant my favorite spray can auto parts store coating VHT CALIPER PAINT (900 degree) is against brake parts cleaner. Most anything I have tried up to now in the sub $10 can price range has not faired well against brake parts cleaner. Dupli-color 500 degree paint was a big disappointment. It did not take long for brake parts cleaner to ruin the dupli-color finish. The older Dupli-1200 degree coating was also too easily affected by the same brake parts cleaner. Brake parts cleaner is pretty harsh and while some may wonder why go to this level of chemical solvent i

For long term storage, I submerge the steel mags in motor oil. Big steel containers that are leak proof work great. Sometimes it takes getting creative to protect your investments.

Any chance the real Russian version of these as seen in the photo might become available on the KVAR website?

This is pretty much my thoughts on this topic also.

My comments about grades of steel or more precise barrel forming methods have to do with reasoning about the whether the Legion barrels will last longer or shoot more precisely than sporter barrels. If mil spec only matters in barrel dimensions including proper notching grooves and markings, then the difference is insignificant as far as overall durability or precision. I'm not saying there is no difference, but just that to matter in the areas that result in durability and precision this involves more than authentic Russian arsenal markings or proper retainer notches. Markings and notches do

The factors that could contribute to this claim would be a better steel alloy, barrel steel density from more hammering or more intense hammering on the mandrel, and a more uniform bore which could result from a more precise mandrel surface. Most people will have no way of checking whether the steel alloy of the barrel is any different than the other. Are they hammered into a denser steel? A rockwell hardness test might work but who might have this tool on hand and is willing to test both barrel types? Is the bore more uniform? Does anyone have a very good bore analysis scope an

The factors that could contribute to this claim would be a better steel alloy, barrel steel density from more hammering or more intense hammering on the mandrel, and a more uniform bore which could result from a more precise mandrel surface. Most people will have no way of checking whether the steel alloy of the barrel is any different than the other. Are they hammered into a denser steel? A rockwell hardness test might work but who might have this tool on hand and is willing to test both barrel types? Is the bore more uniform? Does anyone have a very good bore analysis scope an

Which specific components are being compared? I'm not sure if the barrel comment is trying to imply that the sporter saiga barrels are less reliable or less durable? Perhaps the fuss is really about being reconfigured differently like without a chamber step and with a retainer, lugs, and threaded front sight block. However, just because it is reconfigured differently, does not mean the sporter version is made from inferior steel, inferior forging applications, inferior chrome lining, inferior stampings, inferior riveting, or inferior alignment. The quality control level should be e

The saiga mags have a higher feed lip to avoid a bullet guide. The follower is at the bottom of the ammo stack. Many do not want a plastic AK mag that is not steel lined like the bulgarian circle tens. No other mags are. If the place that manufactures the circle ten magazines began making some special edition ones with a feed lip about 3 mm higher, you would have a high quality mag that could feed perfect without a bullet guide.

That can occur with foam linings in direct contact with steel. You could just plastic bag each mag individually and then store it in a surplus mag pouch. A light coat of wax on the blued or parked mag outer surfaces will also be extra insurance against rust. I store my short term storage mags lightly greased on the outside in plastic utility bins away from any foam. Painted ones are already protected and wouldn't need anything else.

Has anyone at KVAR considered making a U.S. version of the Izmash pistol grips like shown in the picture below? http://www.rusmilitary.com/images/saiga12_grip.jpg

I think this has become the main selling point that Arsenal relies upon to market the SGL series. You get all those new unissued tight fitting parts that would already cost quite a bit if you bought them on your own. Then, they are fit properly and no holes to weld up. I spent way too many hours just fitting a gas tube and handguard on my own so I can really appreciate the work already done in a reasonable price range. This is probably why Atlantic Firearms is betting that their new saigas with the front ends already set up are going to be profitable.

I would recommend drilling out the tap stub lodged in the hole and drilling a size larger. Next time clean the hole out so that there is no steel shavings before you start with the tap. Oil the hole real good and only turn the tap 1/16 turn and back out each time. If the tap ever feels like it is about to twist and snap, stop and reverse it. I couldn't suggest using JB weld. Real steel welding would work but good luck with that.

Thanks By the way yes it was http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/58811-bullet-guide-installed-on-saiga-762x39/ Yes it wouldn't hurt to customize it. You can also make one out of a piece of steel with a file and a drill. I made a homemade one out of a saiga choke wrench handle. If I made a replacement, this time it would be longer.

I have a few saiga builds I personally spent my time doing and I own an Arsenal SGL. I know how much money and time is required to make one close enough to the other. I wouldn't hesitate next time in buying another SGL.

The saiga 7.62x39 is essentially an AK74 but really a 100 series type which happens to be in the caliber 7.62x39. The carrier should interchange with any russian or bulgarian 74 carrier. The bolt is a 74 type but is fit for 7.62x39. Edit to add: Ok, I'm not completely sure about all the the SLR bolts Spare saiga or SGL 7.62x39 bolts are being sold by kvar by currently but keep in mind you just can't swap bolts without headspacing. This would apply with any bolt swap if you dont want to risk excessive or insufficient headspace blowing up your rifle. The good news is that Russian and Bulgar

The first time I installed a bullet guide I quickly realized how installing closer to the mag increases the bullet rise. Its all geometry. Rounding and smoothing the front edge really helps prevent any tips catching. Picture below: Left frame - guide is barely into the well toward the mag. Right frame - guide is much deeper into the well. Strike point is indicated by the arrows.

Ok, I just got to ask because I think this gets left out sometimes. Have you ever lubed the barrel bore with any oil and not wiped it out dry before shooting? Have you checked your bore for bulges? Sometimes you really got to look closely.

I can't find any welded linkage pin holes on mine so I am going to propose a basic hypothesis. They might be arriving in some variation with the trigger forward already. We know the trigger guard is Bulgarian, so we can probably assume Izhmash didn't install it at the factory. I'm not sure why they would ship an Arsenal injection molded US made trigger with it either, just so we could have it in the right spot when Arsenal opens the box. If anything they probably ship without a Russian FCG at all, or as suggested in the sporter location but ready to drop out. Just thinkin

I can't find any welded linkage pin holes on mine so I am going to propose a basic hypothesis. They might be arriving in some variation with the trigger forward already. We know the trigger guard is Bulgarian, so we can probably assume Izhmash didn't install it at the factory. I'm not sure why they would ship an Arsenal injection molded US made trigger with it either, just so we could have it in the right spot when Arsenal opens the box. If anything they probably ship without a Russian FCG at all, or as suggested in the sporter location but ready to drop out. Just thinkin

It looks like the same coating but on mine some paint remover ripped the trigger guard paint off pretty fast compared to the rest of the rifle.

How much will the mount move vertically or does stay locked in place tightly? I like this option much better for a forward mount than an ultimak. Far less heat likely so its safer for the optic and doesn't restrict access to the gas block.