shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 frickin awesome gun PA. especially since it looks so much like mine. even with the BP-02 & Red Dot. I do not have a drum though...yet. Thanks, Greg. Yeah, we seem to have similarly good taste. I just got this new PK-A w, and my only gripe is how long they made the "legs" that attach to the weaver rail on my BP-02. They could have made em half as long without affecting function and the scope'd sit that much lower. Oh well, good thing I have a long neck. It does seem to be built pretty damn solidly and has a 1MOA red dot, which is uncommon, (most are at least 1.5MOA). It rained today so I haven't zeroed it yet. Hopefully I'll have some sunshine tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sh00ter 4 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 very nice PA, i got one of those ATI grips last month and its the best money ive spent for a long time - never could get on with the standard plastic grip (normally had wood on it just for the better grip profile) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zaf511@gmail.com 0 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Wow, someone finally posted a Saiga as is on the Saiga forum. To bad it won't stay that way long. A stock Saiga must not be good enough for most on the Saiga forum? the factory saiga is fine if you lack appreciation for a nice clean smooth fire control group.. coupled with a well balanced rifle.. if you do NOT like those things.. a stock saiga is IDEAL, and would be perfect for you!.. lol Well put. Here's my "stock" Saiga 7.62x39: I'll get better pics the next time I'm out at "the range". The rifle, as pictured, has changed very little from the way it was sold. I changed out the K-Var plum popsicle stick for an ATI pistol grip, (amazingly comfortable), substituted a Tapco G2 for the Arsenal trigger group, added a new black Bulgarian AK sling, a PK-A 1MOA red dot on a BP-02 side mount, and a Chinese 75-rnd drum for aesthetic value. Even with all that, she's still pretty "stock". That looks like a Tommy gun on steroids. Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
n102788 6 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I just bought an ati PG too and wow what a difference. I used to be fine with the stock ak grip, but after going to the gun store i saw this grip and the tapco saw grip, it was over. ATI did a great job on designing this PG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 very nice PA, i got one of those ATI grips last month and its the best money ive spent for a long time - never could get on with the standard plastic grip (normally had wood on it just for the better grip profile) The thing I like the most about the ATI grips is that they use the original full-length AK pg screw. That adds a degree of stability/uniformity that most aftermarket pg's lack. They're also the most downright comfortable AK grips that I've ever used. They fit my (largish) hands pretty perfectly. ymmv. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) Well, I can finally join in on the fun!! From this, to this. Edited August 5, 2010 by VaiFanatic90 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) ^ That's a major improvement, man! Did you polish the bolt carrier etc. yourself? Also, nice 40-rnd Bulgarian mag! Edited August 5, 2010 by post-apocalyptic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 ^ That's a major improvement, man! Did you polish the bolt carrier etc. yourself? Also, nice 40-rnd Bulgarian mag! I sure did! Did it all myself. What fun too. I love those 40 rounders. Got plenty of others too. Korean, German, Russian, Bulgarian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 ^ That's a major improvement, man! Did you polish the bolt carrier etc. yourself? Also, nice 40-rnd Bulgarian mag! I sure did! Did it all myself. What fun too. I love those 40 rounders. Got plenty of others too. Korean, German, Russian, Bulgarian. Well, nice job. She looks great! I have a mirror-polished bolt, bolt carrier etc etc LSA performance Saiga-12, but my Saiga 7.63x39 wears the factory finish, as I'm sure you saw in my post above. 40-rnders are sweet, but drums are better. I own mainly 30-rnd combloc steel and circle-10 Bulgarian mags, as well as a couple 40-rnders and 75-rnd Chinese drums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 ^ That's a major improvement, man! Did you polish the bolt carrier etc. yourself? Also, nice 40-rnd Bulgarian mag! I sure did! Did it all myself. What fun too. I love those 40 rounders. Got plenty of others too. Korean, German, Russian, Bulgarian. Well, nice job. She looks great! I have a mirror-polished bolt, bolt carrier etc etc LSA performance Saiga-12, but my Saiga 7.63x39 wears the factory finish, as I'm sure you saw in my post above. 40-rnders are sweet, but drums are better. I own mainly 30-rnd combloc steel and circle-10 Bulgarian mags, as well as a couple 40-rnders and 75-rnd Chinese drums. Well, now that I've got my conversion out of the way, I can splurge on drums Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigdog6421 2 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 WOW! it is getting harder and harder to hold off grabbing a 762.....nice job guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mosher111 1 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 WOW! it is getting harder and harder to hold off grabbing a 762.....nice job guys Only way to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
INDYk 9 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 (edited) delete! Edited August 10, 2010 by Indyk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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bigsal 757 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 You out Plumed the rest.... WB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ashtxsniper 1 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Thanks guys for the inspiration to proceed forth with the restoration. Here are my two x39 Saiga's. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmptben 9 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 black beautys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) You out Plumed the rest.... WB Heavy praise, coming from you, Sal. By keeping the popsicle stick and getting a plum Bulgarian 40-rnder, (nice, Indyk), he did manage that. That is a SGL-series rifle, (looks like a SGL21-62). You did register that, right, Sal? Edited August 13, 2010 by post-apocalyptic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Heavy praise, coming from you, Sal. By keeping the popsicle stick and getting a plum Bulgarian 40-rnder, (nice, Indyk), he did manage that. That is a SGL-series rifle, (looks like a SGL21-62). You did register that, right, Sal? I like his rifle a lot also but thats not a 40 is it? it looks like a 30 to me. I almost kept the plum grip on mine but that ishmash style feels much better. Why cant the russians release the formula for that color now that they don't use it anymore. maybe they will sell it like everything else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Heavy praise, coming from you, Sal. By keeping the popsicle stick and getting a plum Bulgarian 40-rnder, (nice, Indyk), he did manage that. That is a SGL-series rifle, (looks like a SGL21-62). You did register that, right, Sal? I like his rifle a lot also but thats not a 40 is it? it looks like a 30 to me. I almost kept the plum grip on mine but that ishmash style feels much better. Why cant the russians release the formula for that color now that they don't use it anymore. maybe they will sell it like everything else. My mistake, that's not a 40-rnder, it's a 30-rnd mag. I'm slightly impaired so it was a typo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsal 757 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) Heavy praise, coming from you, Sal. By keeping the popsicle stick and getting a plum Bulgarian 40-rnder, (nice, Indyk), he did manage that. That is a SGL-series rifle, (looks like a SGL21-62). You did register that, right, Sal? LOL! Only an SGL could get that plum bro! Sadly the K-Var Plum does not match the Russian Plum Bayonet or it would be soooo much more jucy! Edited August 13, 2010 by bigsal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoushuninja 2 Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 I just realized, there is no such thing as an ugly AK. They all look good to me. i was just thinking that! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aekdbbop 5 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Updated! Beautiful stuff.. just got mine in yesterday.. just recently joined the fourm.. can wait to convert! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregomega 929 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) Here is two of my x39s before and here they are now that im done with the mods Thanks to all who helped me out. Edited August 24, 2010 by AZG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 No bullseyes. You're kind of all over the place on that target. Remember to not anticipate the recoil, squeeze the trigger in a smooth motion, and hold your breath before firing. These general techniques can all increase your accuracy a bit. Try, try again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregomega 929 Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 No bullseyes. You're kind of all over the place on that target. Remember to not anticipate the recoil, squeeze the trigger in a smooth motion, and hold your breath before firing. These general techniques can all increase your accuracy a bit. Try, try again. Righton, thanks. I've actually been working on my breathing. Haven't thought about recoil really but now I'll take that into consideration. Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myetball 1 Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Here's my recently converted Saiga. I still need to install a bullet guide and want to thread the barrel for a muzzle device. My other Russian friend is also shown. Tapco communist length buttstock UTG Quadrail foregrip Single-hook trigger group A couple things I did different: - Installed axis pins in the two holes left by moving the trigger forward. Not exactly simple but not too hard either. - Used one of the leftover springs to keep tension on the BHO lever. Spring is mounted on one of the rear axis pins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) Here are a few updated pics of my Saiga 7.62x39: As you've probably noticed, the BP-02 and PK-A have been replaced with a PK-23/PK-23-01/PDK-23, (I've seen all three used to describe the device), 1 MOA blinking red dot scope. This last pic shows the designation marking on the left hand side of my scope. I "get" the red "PK-23-01" lettering but I'd appreciate some help translating the extra cyrillic on the top line: This is different than almost all the PK-23 markings I can find in online pictures. Can anyone help me translate it? Edited August 25, 2010 by post-apocalyptic 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Here are a few updated pics of my Saiga 7.62x39: As you've probably noticed, the BP-02 and PK-A have been replaced with a PK-23/PK-23-01/PDK-23, (I've seen all three used to describe the device), 1 MOA blinking red dot scope. This last pic shows the designation marking on the left hand side of my scope. I "get" the red "PK-23-01" lettering but I'd appreciate some help translating the extra cyrillic on the top line: This is different than almost all the PK-23 markings I can find in online pictures. Can anyone help me translate it? Ey yo, lemme FTS. Lookin' good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 All I know is it's got something to do with math. The latin translation is Npc Kvant. http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9A%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%82_%28%D0%B6%D1%83%D1%80%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%BB%29 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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