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  2. WTS RED JACKET S12

    in Unsorted Ads prior to November 2012 (WTS / WTT)

    Posted · Edited by jmacken37

    Hello,

     

    I've got a gently used, professionally converted, Red Jacket Saiga 12 that I'd like to sell. I am the only owner and this has been my personal gun. I'm only selling this gun because I recently got a Tromix build.

     

    This professional build was done by Will at Red Jacket on a virgin, unfired IZ109.

     

    It includes the following:

     

    ACE mid-length folding stock with standard folder and 1" recoil pad

    Tapco G2 trigger group (very nice trigger on this one)

    Ergo AK grip

    HK sights

    Galil upswept charging handle

    Gunfixr gas plug

    10 round AGP magazine

    Standard Factory stuff including 5-round mag

     

    Red Jacket installed all parts, welded holes, and refinished the gun. The gun meets the required number of US parts.

     

    It has worked beautifully with 5-round factory, 10-round AGP, and MDArms drums.

     

    The gun has been shot and there are two flaws: the barrel has a couple of light scratches and the charging handle finish is dinged from ejected shells. Both could be easily refinished, but they never bothered me.

     

    I'd like $1,200 + $20 shipping to your FFL. US Postal Service Money Orders or Gunpal (+3% to cover the fees they charge me)

     

    Thanks,

     

    Jake

     

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  6. SHOCKED my Tromix stock broke.

    in Saiga-12

    Posted

    I'll throw in my update too. I stopped down at Lage Manufacturing and had my stock replaced with no problems whatsoever. He even noticed a problem with my mag release and replaced that no questions asked. That's top notch customer service. Most importantly I got to handle one of his Top Secret projects :blues: It was cool as hell! And very heavy...

     

    Sigourney Weaver knows what you're talking about!!!

     

    Jake

  13. ACE SUCKS!

    in Saiga-12

    Posted

    I've found ACE gear to be great. I've had problems with them sending me the wrong stuff at times, but I've bought A LOT of their stuff and it is very well made and robust. The push button folders don't lock up as solidly as the 'regular' ones, but they are still good gear. Please contact ACE and I think you'll find they take good care of you.

     

    Jake

  15. Stock questions

    in Saiga-12

    Posted

    I just about have figured out all the parts I need for conversion but am stuck on the stock. I see the ACE comes in several lengths: 7.5,8.5,9.5. I do not see an overall length listed for the Tromix. I plan on using a button folder and a 1 inch recoil pad if I buy an ACE and a limbsaver if I buy a Tromix.

     

    My main question is will I be better off with a 7.5 inch or 8.5 inch ace stock after adding a recoil pad and folding mechanism?

     

    How long is the original monte carlo stock that comes with the gun?

     

    The 8.5" with the 1" pad and folder is the 'standard' most use on the S12. It provides an excellent LOP for me and is very comfortable. If you are relatively smaller or larger, you may want to adjust. I'm 5'10", BTW.

     

    Jake

  17. Tromix or Ace?

    in Tech Section

    Posted

    I agree with the previous posters that both the Tromix and ACE stocks are great stocks. I like the 1" recoil pad available on the ACE stocks, but have an Tromix stock (my friend Richard Lage makes them for Tony) on my M11/Nine subgun. Both work very well and are nicely executed.

     

    As far as folders go, the non-pushbutton ACE folder is the best one I've seen yet. It is rock solid. The main advantage to a folding stock is the space saving with transport and storage. I don't find it all that handy with shooting.

     

    Jake

  18. Any full auto tests for the MD20 out there?

    in MDARMS.com

    Posted · Edited by jmacken37

    Twinsen,

     

    Rate of fire (ROF) will certainly play a role in how well a mag can feed. A mag that feeds fine in semi auto may not work in full auto depending on the ROF. Keeping up with semi auto is often a different story from keeping up in full auto.

     

    Bvamp,

     

    That ROF seemed much faster than 520 RPM. I'd guess closer to 850.

     

    Jake

  22. What lenght Ace folder to choose?

    in Saiga-12

    Posted · Edited by jmacken37

    Mid length stock with 1" ACE recoil pad and folder mechanism makes for a nice length of pull on my gun. That's the length I went for when I did those group buys on Saiga conversion kits and folks seemed to be ok with that LOP.

     

    Jake

  25. Conversion Parts List

    in Saiga-12

    Posted

    Parts you need:

     

    1) Trigger group (G2 is the standard and does require minor mods or buy one already tweaked)

    2) Shepherd's crook or Krebs Custom type plate (get the shotgun one if you're doing a shotty)

    3) Disconnect spring (you can grab one from your old trigger group, but it's easier to get a new one)

    4) Grip nut/bushing (Tapco make one that comes with a full length AK grip screw for about $10; if you go with some of the trigger guards (Tromix or Saigatech), they will have one of these built in)

    5) Stock of some sort (I've never tried a factory stock with a converted gun, but it doesn't look like it'd be comfortable; I'm partial to the ACE skeleton with folder mech)

    6) Grip (lots of choices, but I'm partial to the ACE galil and the Ergo)

     

    I'm probably forgetting something, but that will cover most of what you need to do a basic and legal conversion.

     

    Jake

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