REZARF 0 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 I picked up a Saiga 12 (sporter configuration) at a pawn shop that looks unfired. It has a Tapco pistol grip and collapsible stock that seems to have been added as the surface of the earth was cooling. I have been reading here trying to get a handle on what it takes to turn this into the gun I want. I am a shotgun guy through and through but this is my first AK style gun of any kind. I have built dozens of AR's and have most of the popular "tactical" shotguns offered today. I hadn't seen a Saiga at a price I was willing to pay until I stumbled on this one. $750 out the door and it seems unfired, so I jumped. I have been poking around for a conversion kit but I can't seem to find one in stock. Carolina Shooters seems like a good choice but all three of their trigger conversion kits are out of stock. I'd rather keep the stock parts unmolested (if that is an option) but I am curious if there is other suppliers you guys would recommend to convert the trigger group? I know I would like the following and I am really open to advice on what parts to track down. I am looking for quality over budget but i do want to do all the work myself. I am a hobbyist but have access to a mill, tig welder, etc. I am no stranger to getting in over my head! I am REALLY OPEN TO RECOMMENDATIONS! I want the following: Convert the trigger group Add a folding stock mechanism Add an AK "triangular" stock (magpul maybe) MLOK handguard I want to mount a red dot via a receiver side mount or top picatinny rail. Once the parts are in and fitted, I will get the gun running reliably, if I like it, then I will likely FORM 1 it and chop it down to 12" or so. Seems to be a sweet spot from what I have read. I am looking for advice on what parts to get, and where to get them. Thank you in advance- I have learned a ton already and look forward to documenting the journey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyE 81 Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 I converted mine over a decade ago and don't want to lead you astray. A friendly word of warning...there is conflicting information out there and telling the difference between good and bad advice is challenging. Search this forum extensively and practice a light touch. Certain parts are unobtanium and you do not want to bogger something by removing too much metal, enlarting ports too much, etc. I had Pauly polish my BCG and the job was so effective at lowering friction I had to get my gas system under control. Root around here and I think some of the experienced professionals will weigh in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 276 Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 For the folding stock are you planning on doing the AK 100 series side folder ? https://atlanticfirearms.com/ak-100-series-side-folding-polymer-stock-assembly-plum-us Or are you thinking more of an ACE style ? folderhttps://palmettostatearmory.com/ace-ak-folding-stock-mechanism-with-boss-black-a500-k.html https://www.carolinashooterssupply.com/ACE-MPX-AKFX-Rail-Skeleton-Stock-p/ace-mpx-stock.htm Also if you go down to 12" you'll likely have to do gas block/ port work to run reliably. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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