photoshooter 5 Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Excellent job! I've been wanting to add an underfolder to the toolbox. A Saiga UF would be the best of several worlds. I had thought about picking up a parts kit to do the swap, nice to hear that it works out well. I'm not much of a welder so I'd probably bolt the trunnion. I'm a woodworking hobbyist and I have a nice slab of tiger maple stashed away. Been thinking about turning it into AK furniture, I think it would look amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h0pper 0 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) oh, i also forgot to mention you of course have to lose your side mount optic rail. at least i did. not a real big deal (i dont know anyone who really uses it anyway), but still... food for thought. Edited April 26, 2010 by h0pper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chasser 0 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 New fore grip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arcturus74 0 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Just got done converting mine...still not done: I need to cut of the shroud and install a '74 style brake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sidewinder11 7 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 We just got this Saiga and it worked it over. Some of the mods include... - installed a standard handguard retainer - installed the FSB with 24.5mm threads - installed K-Var black furniture (stock, handguards and pistol grip) - installed and plug welded a new factory bullet guide - relocated the trigger group and installed a G2 set - removed the "lug" from the left side of the trunion (inside and out) - move the trigger guard forward and rivet the rear portion to the receiver - cut and threaded the cleaning rod - installed a new upper gas tube and K-Var upper handguard - installed Bulgarian military-issue 24.5mm muzzle brake - TIG welded the holes where the old trigger pins and trunion "lug" were located - removed the ridge in the rear of the magazine well to use standard magazines thanks, Ron This is exactly what I was thinking of doing to mine. Very nice!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navitimer 2 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Sharing a few pics of the new paint job on my Saiga 7.62. I did it myself and it turned out pretty decent given that it didn't take long at all. I went for the urban camo colors (black, white, grey). Hope you enjoy! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Cro 14 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Some pics of my baby! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 page 39 is full of home run hitters. well done everyone. great rifles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stix213 3 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 (edited) So I got home late last night about 11:00pm after being stuck in ridiculous traffic for over 3 hours, and there was all my pistol grip conversion parts sitting in a box at my door... so I just said "F it" and as of 5:30am when I finished, here is what my rifle now looks like. Turned out pretty damn sweet if you ask me I'm getting an Eotech 553 for it next week (already destroyed 3 inexpensive red dots, so this time I'm doing it right) and I'm deciding whether to put that Tromix Shark Brake on it, but I'll see how I like how it shoots first like it is before I decide. Edited May 5, 2010 by stix213 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jgillaspy 24 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Looks great! I'm sure you'll prefer the grip and trigger combo. . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 LOL nice work stix I know even at 530 you wanted to go play with that sexy ho...good lookin, I want to do another one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iloveguns 0 Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 from stock to not, cant decide which one I like better! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KC913 324 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 from stock to not, cant decide which one I like better! Get one of those babies converted and you'll definitely know which one you like better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PsKloveP 0 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Damm!! It's beautiful .I wish i get it ^^ d-aspartic acid carver longboards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stix213 3 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 LOL nice work stix I know even at 530 you wanted to go play with that sexy ho...good lookin, I want to do another one. Oh exactly. Someone needs to make some silent and "indoor safe" rounds so you can mess around with your guns in the house!!! (just kidding of course) Shot the thing over the weekend and it was SWEET!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a81lp 5 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 heres mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
re-model 11 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I did a complete conversion on this 09'...I took step by step pics that I will post in the future. finished in Duracoat tactical black...I like HK black for most of my projects, but wanted something less reflective. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjgusmc21 850 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I did a complete conversion on this 09'...I took step by step pics that I will post in the future. finished in Duracoat tactical black...I like HK black for most of my projects, but wanted something less reflective. Fantastic looking rifle! Like the duracoat job. Been thinking about this my self on my next project. Where did you get the Kobra from? Been tinkering with this the thought of one of these also. Just a little pricey for me. Again, GREAT job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsal 757 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 nice selector markings. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildogdakota 804 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) What's with the panhead screws on the magazine? Edited May 16, 2010 by fffpatriot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
re-model 11 Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 What's with the panhead screws on the magazine? it's a un-usable dented mag made into a stand...2 minute quicky, that's why I used wood instead of welding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarheel72 16 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 (edited) It ain't fancy but its mine. I still need to do the trigger mod, which is planned for the next 30 days. Edited May 30, 2010 by Tarheel72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Got in an Apex Bulgy wood set for $25.. A little sanding and Min-Wax Golden Pecan.. With optional VENTED gas tube.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 It ain't fancy but its mine. I still need to do the trigger mod, which is planned for the next 30 days. off to a good start. 30 days to do the trigger will leave you with lots of free time. i'd say about 29 1/2 days of free time. Got in an Apex Bulgy wood set for $25.. A little sanding and Min-Wax Golden Pecan.. that set came out nice AA. Did you have to sand rough spots or was the wood nice when received? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 GregM1.. Thanks. The set only had 2 rough spots on the lower HG which came out pretty easy. I left 2 small aresenal marks on the lower HG also (number 89 in a circle on the bottom near the receiver) The wood it self was good the stock was a light yellow stain and the lower & upper were dark stained. Sanded all 3 pieces >>> and then went with a color in the middle.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyx39 2 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Here is my SGL-21. I've got an Aimpoint T-1 mounted on an Ultimak gas tube, a Romanian lever-atyle wire folder, a Templar Tactical Insurgent sling attached with wire loops, a bulgy fh, a trigger pin retaining plate, and some home brewed camo on her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarheel72 16 Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Finsihed my conversion today. took about 6 hours but that includes about two hours of paint dry time, since I used a primer in additiion to the black paint. Everything went OK. Took me a while to get the rivets out and of course the BHO took longer then it should. Now I have to see if it actually works. Since I never shot it before the conversion, this will be my first outing. I can really tell a difference in the balance and it shoulders much easier. I like the shorter profile as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jgillaspy 24 Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Well, I believe I have this the way I want - at least for now. Here are the specs: Saiga 7.62x39 - no "Y" or Dimples Tapco FCG Tapco SAW-style PG K-VAR NATO-length Stock K-VAR Handguard Bulgarian-Style FSB from Dinzag Bulgarian 74-style brake (drilled out to 3/8" or .40") AKM Cleaning Rod that needs to be re-threaded (had to chop it off to get it to fit) Dinzag's flat-trunnion bullet guide (kit) Ultimac gas tube mount Chinese knock-off Aimpoint T1 micro (co-witnesses with iron sites) AK sling Master Molder mags (I like the weight savings right now) Starting with 16 countable (foreign) parts (the brake is foreign), this puts me at 7 countable (foreign) parts if I include the magazines, 10 if I don't. I could still change the piston if I needed to. I've been waiting on this upload due to trouble opening up the brake. I am now a true believer in the cobalt-coated bits. I ruined my HSS 3/8" bit trying to open up the brake. I broke down and paid $15.00 at ACE for a cobalt 3/8" bit and was done in seconds. If they only didn't cost so much. . . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockina 60 Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 These are two of my 7.62's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockina 60 Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 A couple more of mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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