Dontburnmyflag 0 Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Hey everyone! I'm a new Saiga owner, but as the closest thing to an AK you can own in NJ, I just had to buy one. I just have a few questions that seem a bit basic, but are probably necessary to ask. What is the easiest, most hassle-free magazine conversion? Is there a conversion that only requires magazine manipulation (grinding, sanding)? What is the best type of ammunition for my weapon? What types should I stay away from? Is it just as reliable and worry free as an AK47? How important is cleaning and oiling? Last but not least. The question everyone wants to know. What is the twist of my rifle? Is it 1:9 or 1:7? How can I tell, what is the "patch method?" Is there anything else that I need to know? Thanks! -Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RangerM9 1 Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 922r regulations are such that you can't just convert it to use hi-cap mags and still be legal. Physically sure you can do it, but i would advise against it. do a search on "922r saiga" that should turn up some info. There a bunch of tutorials here online on just how to fully convert a saiga to AK config. However if converting it make it illegal in your state....well...i'd suggest not going there. Know your laws before you do anything. Other much more knowledgable in conversions will chime in shortly i'm sure.... Hey everyone! I'm a new Saiga owner, but as the closest thing to an AK you can own in NJ, I just had to buy one. I just have a few questions that seem a bit basic, but are probably necessary to ask. What is the easiest, most hassle-free magazine conversion? Is there a conversion that only requires magazine manipulation (grinding, sanding)? What is the best type of ammunition for my weapon? What types should I stay away from? Is it just as reliable and worry free as an AK47? How important is cleaning and oiling? Last but not least. The question everyone wants to know. What is the twist of my rifle? Is it 1:9 or 1:7? How can I tell, what is the "patch method?" Is there anything else that I need to know? Thanks! -Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronswin 26 Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) Hey everyone! I'm a new Saiga owner, but as the closest thing to an AK you can own in NJ, I just had to buy one. I just have a few questions that seem a bit basic, but are probably necessary to ask. What is the easiest, most hassle-free magazine conversion? Is there a conversion that only requires magazine manipulation (grinding, sanding)? What is the best type of ammunition for my weapon? What types should I stay away from? Is it just as reliable and worry free as an AK47? How important is cleaning and oiling? Last but not least. The question everyone wants to know. What is the twist of my rifle? Is it 1:9 or 1:7? How can I tell, what is the "patch method?" Is there anything else that I need to know? Thanks! -Kev Kev, Welcome to the Forum and congrats on the new Saiga rifle. RangerM9 is right, please do some research on the gun laws for your locality and state before attempting any conversions. I have found that Wieger mags fit with a minimum of metal removed from the front of the mag ahead of the feed lips. Look back in this forum for pictures and further mag recommendations. As far as reliability goes, you should have near zero stoppages with the rifle out of the box. Some American-made fire control parts may need to be fitted for reliability when doing a pistol grip conversion. Cleaning is almost optional with an AK type rifle. With that being said, your shot group size and tendency for jams will most likely be reduced if regular cleaning is done, though. Some people claim the rifling twist rate is 1 in 9 and some claim 1 in 7. To check your rifle with "the tight patch method" simply take a cleaning rod with a snug patch on the end down the bore with some lube and you will see the rod rotate with the rifling. Measure the distance it take for the cleaning rod to make one full rotation and you will get the approximate twist rate for your barrel. Edited July 27, 2006 by Ronswin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dontburnmyflag 0 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hey thanks! That was some good info. And yes, Im not looking to break any laws when it comes to conversions. Im simply looking for a way to use cheaper magazines. But I will do some research. Thanks for all the other info too guys. Good looking out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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