Shellshock1918 1 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 2009 dimpled Saiga conversion. Is that a laminated stock. If so, where did you purchase it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mstranglr 9 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 there was a quantity of unissued Polish furniture on the market last year. Its dried up now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Tantal-izing Saiga Here is my Saiga with the K-Var Warsaw stock replaced by the Romanian wire side folder I took off my GP WASR 10/63. While it makes my Saiga look a lot like a 5.45x39 Polish Tantal, The Romanian stock is different as it goes straight back from the hinge, rather than going at a slight downward angle like the Polish stock. Sticking out straight back lets me get somewhat of a cheek weld where the Polish is too low for me. It also has a "push in" type button release, where the Tantal has a "downward pushed" lever. You can also see the RAM Speed catch and Bulgarian Circle 10 40 rounder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsal 757 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Tantal-izing Saiga Here is my Saiga with the K-Var Warsaw stock replaced by the Romanian wire side folder I took off my GP WASR 10/63. While it makes my Saiga look a lot like a 5.45x39 Polish Tantal, The Romanian stock is different as it goes straight back from the hinge, rather than going at a slight downward angle like the Polish stock. Sticking out straight back lets me get somewhat of a cheek weld where the Polish is too low for me. It also has a "push in" type button release, where the Tantal has a "downward pushed" lever. You can also see the RAM Speed catch and Bulgarian Circle 10 40 rounder. Nice! I bet that thing will hurt your shoulder after a while though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Thanks Sal! Especially since the shoulder I had re-built in February has been acting up. I may get one of those grenada launcher recoil pads I have seen. I think someone on this naord in England had one on a folder. Anyone know who has those? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) Well all RESTORED/converted.. Did the paracord wrap in brown and turned out decent.. With SNIPER mock-up with my 91/30 bi-pod.. Got to get some Waffle mags.. I want a 308 or 12 next... Edited August 4, 2009 by YouWontHearItComing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JBski 6 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) Recently took mine to the range, I think I did pretty well. Estimated distance to berm: around 80-100yrd. One of these days I'll get around to using a proper lower handguard retainer, but a black painted hose clamp seems to work just fine. Edited August 4, 2009 by JBski Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paladin_Hammer 8 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Recently took mine to the range, I think I did pretty well. Estimated distance to berm: around 80-100yrd. One of these days I'll get around to using a proper lower handguard retainer, but a black painted hose clamp seems to work just fine. I'm counting 19 holes there. How many shots did you take total? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lid 0 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 TAPCO: Stock, saw grip, G2 single hook FCG. DPH clip on AK-74 muzzle brake. touched up the gun with krylon BBQ paint, may put a woodland camo tiger stripe paint job later. Sorry for the low picture quality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLT 1,646 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 SGL20-41 and S223 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzKillin 21 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Post conversion: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JBski 6 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Recently took mine to the range, I think I did pretty well. Estimated distance to berm: around 80-100yrd. One of these days I'll get around to using a proper lower handguard retainer, but a black painted hose clamp seems to work just fine. I'm counting 19 holes there. How many shots did you take total? 20 rounds total, and I'm pretty sure that there are 20 hits there, but I'll have to take a closer look at the target when I get home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oswald 0 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) My 7.62x39 Edited August 17, 2009 by oswald Quote Link to post Share on other sites
therealjarett 1 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Sorry for low quality pics, used a webcam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvasqu03 21 Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Well, guys, this is a 10 year conversion right here. I got this rifle back in October 1999 and my original goal was to do a US parts conversion while still leaving it in its stock configuration (i.e. no pistol grip). Unfortunately my plans were ahead of their time back then since the appropriate number of parts didn't exist for Saigas. I recently accomplished the goal using modified US made AK trigger group parts a Tapco handguard and a custom stock from BRG3 to keep the parts count correct. The stock is a custom one of his no-conversion stocks. I had him inlet it to accept an SKS buttplate. I also had it drilled for the hole that holds the SKS cleaning kit in an SKS stock. Now I can keep my Saiga cleaning kit in the stock. I'd eventually like to replace the Tapco handguard with the SGM tactical Saiga Tri-rail forearm so this one is just a place holder for now. What I'd really like is a forearm that allows me to store the cleaning rod under the barrel, but no such thing exists so I'll have to make do without for now. Having added the appropriate number of US made parts it became legal to install a bullet guide in the trunion to allow the rifle to feed from regular AK mags. Fortunately I'd purchased one from Dinzag years ago (yes, I've been planning this for a wile). Usually this requires a little bit of modification to the mag release on the rifle but fortunately my rifle was one of the early ones where regular AK mags would fit in place without modification (though they wouldn't feed because of the lack of a feed ramp). I can now use it with any AK mags. The scope is nothing special, just a Tapco scope I had on hand. I haven't been able to sight it in yet so I still mostly use it with the iron sights. Like I said, I planned this out for about 10 years and finally managed the modifications with the help of people from this board so I figured I'd let you guys see how it turned out. Here it is: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SouthAL81 0 Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) Here's my 7.62 I just converted. Just has a double hook G2 trigger(got sent the wrong one but I just made it fit) and an Isreali grip for now, waiting on the CAA stock.... Edited August 22, 2009 by SouthAL81 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
buger 3 Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 It is done!!! OK, almost done, still some littel things to do! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzKillin 21 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonTheSavage 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Final conversion. Done yesterday. Pistol grip conversion. NCstar Flashlight. Grip-Pod. Vortex Strikefire. Guntec USA mount. M4 T6 stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoltPeppor 0 Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Nothing too special. Barrel was cut down to be 18" overall with the brake. Bought this online used as-is a while back for $460-480 shipped/transferred. On floral bed spread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) Final incarnation (for now) of my Saiga 7.62x39mm: K-Var US furniture (Warsaw Pact length stock) with home converted East German lower handguard retainer, Tapco G2 FCG, 24mm FSB with AK103 brake, RAM 2000 speed magazine release, Bulgarian Circle 10 polymer 40 rounder and AK74 bayonet, FSE Russian grenade launcher recoil pad, and home made over-the-shoulder patrol sling like M60 gunners in my day used. Who needs full auto? This will scare the piss out of them just looking at it! Edited August 25, 2009 by imarangemaster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclejake 428 Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Final incarnation (for now) of my Saiga 7.62x39mm: K-Var US furniture (Warsaw Pact length stock) with home converted East German lower handguard retainer, Tapco G2 FCG, 24mm FSB with AK103 brake, RAM 2000 speed magazine release, Bulgarian Circle 10 polymer 40 rounder and AK74 bayonet, FSE Russian grenade launcher recoil pad, and home made over-the-shoulder patrol sling like M60 gunners in my day used. Who needs full auto? This will scare the piss out of them just looking at it! B, that thing scares me just looking at it, then I look over to my gun cabinet and get comforted. Edited August 30, 2009 by unclejake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 2009 dimpled Saiga conversion. This rifle is fucking beautiful!!! You do some damn nice work, desert dog! I'm missing my Saiga 7.62x39 pretty badly at this point. I've been without it for about 2 months now. I'm torn between buying a SGL-21 to replace it or saving some money and picking up a dimpled "sporter" 7.62 and trying to restore it in a way similar to yours pictured above, (minus the Polish furniture). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White7 0 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Here's my first attempt ,,Im VERY happy with the results Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shryke300 3 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 "Buzzsaw" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indie 0 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 "Buzzsaw" that has to be my favorite paint job yet. awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BKLYN_C 14 Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) Today got a chance to take some fresh pictures of some or my rifles Saiga 7.62x39 Saiga 308 And a little parade Edited September 5, 2009 by BKLYN_C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EmTea 1 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Here's mine all done! The next process is adding wood furniture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 very cool. That's a weapon to be proud of! Well done. ENJOY! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zazale 0 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Final incarnation (for now) of my Saiga 7.62x39mm: K-Var US furniture (Warsaw Pact length stock) with home converted East German lower handguard retainer, Tapco G2 FCG, 24mm FSB with AK103 brake, RAM 2000 speed magazine release, Bulgarian Circle 10 polymer 40 rounder and AK74 bayonet, FSE Russian grenade launcher recoil pad, and home made over-the-shoulder patrol sling like M60 gunners in my day used. Who needs full auto? This will scare the piss out of them just looking at it! B, that thing scares me just looking at it, then I look over to my gun cabinet and get comforted. How did you work around the dimples on the front Site Block. Did you drill or dermal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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