ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Well, my lazy ass finally got around to finishing it up all the way. Bulgy GB and FSB. I'll take a more "model" like shot in the daylight tomorrow. That is a great looking rifle. What stock set is that? Tapco TimberSmith, black laminate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crowdog 2 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Saiga 7.62x39 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaUser7.62 5 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 In the process of finding a 16" barrel, replacing the mounted scope with an HK rear site, and putting on a folding stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frz1197 128 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 In the process of finding a 16" barrel, replacing the mounted scope with an HK rear site, and putting on a folding stock. Screw that up the Ganges. Buy another and put that shit on it. Nice gun though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 In the process of finding a 16" barrel, replacing the mounted scope with an HK rear site, and putting on a folding stock. Screw the rest, convert that SOB before doing another damned thing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjj342 632 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) In the process of finding a 16" barrel, replacing the mounted scope with an HK rear site, and putting on a folding stock. Screw the rest, convert that SOB before doing another damned thing. Your lookin to spend good money, youll be much happier after you convert it. Edited October 10, 2012 by Boomsick42 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lambo91 2 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 A few more changes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koaltrane 1 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Was going for the East German look. Much like an MPi-KMS. It's pretty much the same, minus the brake, and the forgrip. I'm too lazy to change out some internals to get an actual East German pistol grip and forward handguard. I think it looks pretty good though. I'm pleased. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnaite 43 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 really nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tool_of_Society 15 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm not only a new member but the SAIGA I bought recently is also my first firearm. I found the pistol grip and the stock to be too small for my liking (6'2" with big hands). Mako adjustable stock combo Hogue overmold grip 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
txgunslinger77 0 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 This started as a usual $299 Saiga Sporter and ended up as a Russian AKM. Just finished putting her all back together again today. What a long trip it's been getting this project done. I did make it a little harder on myself by wanting to turn it into an AKM clone instead of the usual swaps. That meant getting a 45 degree gas block and drilling a new gas port for it. That also means I plugged the old gas port too. I got the Russian AKM wood from Ironwood Designs and saved a little by getting the grip and handguards as 'seconds'. They are walnut and needed a little extra sanding, but the stock is laminated birch and I had to get it new (no seconds in stock). I think it gives it that 'Afghan Outback' look. The barrel was factory threaded, but I gouged the threads with the angle grinder and had to get a 14x1 LH die to chase the threads. The front sight is replaced too, which means I had to drill the barrel and pin it. I also hand filed the groove in the barrel for the lower handguard retainer. While tapping the old gas port, I snapped off the tap in the hole, but found the answer was smashing the tap with a center punch and hammer. I went a lot slower and used a lot of oil the second time around. I also filled the dimples on the barrel from the original gas block and front sight with JB Weld and sanded everything smooth. Once I had everything fit up and function checked, I took it apart and hit the receiver and barrel with some Rustoleum Hi-temp BBQ paint. Hopefully I can get to the range this week and nothing blows up. Pretty sure everything will work as expected, I'll report back soon as I can. Thanks for all the help here! Tex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatonic 159 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Good Luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rnemhrd 165 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 That 45 degree gas block makes it look so much slicker. Like that car that looks like it's going fast sitting still. I would'nt attempt it myself. Nice work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJCaruso 2 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Hey guys..New poster here. I recently did my 2nd conversion last night. My first was a 5.45, now I'm hooked. Ordered a 7.62 an another 5.45 and picked them up at the FFL earlier this week. The first conversion I did went A LOT smoother. For some reason, The rivet heads on this 7.62x39 were a PITA to drill out and get them to break off. Was using a brand new 3/16 drill bit jus like my first conversion which I was able to pop the rivets in like 15-30 seconds. The top wood piece of the handguard had to be fitted a little to get it around the new gas tube. I used the CSS lower HG retainer and had to shim the bottom handguard so It wouldn't wobble. Also, the pistol grip nut wouldn't even drop in the hole so I had to file it down quite a bit. I used a surplus PG nut The tapco PG nut wouldnt even fit in the receiver standing up. Was way too big. Other than that, everything went smooth. Just took a bit longer than my first conversion. Used: Tapco G2 trigger CSS rounded bolt on trigger guard Red Star arms FCG retaining plate CSS lower handguard retainer Timbersmith red stock set CSS bullet guide Going to start converting the other 5.45 I picked up today. Anyway, here is a crappy cellphone pic: Edited November 1, 2012 by AJCaruso 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richUK 90 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 ^^^ Looks very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THX1138 7 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 That looks nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian M1 50 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) Hey guys..New poster here. I recently did my 2nd conversion last night. My first was a 5.45, now I'm hooked. Ordered a 7.62 an another 5.45 and picked them up at the FFL earlier this week. The first conversion I did went A LOT smoother. For some reason, The rivet heads on this 7.62x39 were a PITA to drill out and get them to break off. Was using a brand new 3/16 drill bit jus like my first conversion which I was able to pop the rivets in like 15-30 seconds. The top wood piece of the handguard had to be fitted a little to get it around the new gas tube. I used the CSS lower HG retainer and had to shim the bottom handguard so It wouldn't wobble. Also, the pistol grip nut wouldn't even drop in the hole so I had to file it down quite a bit. I used a surplus PG nut The tapco PG nut wouldnt even fit in the receiver standing up. Was way too big. Other than that, everything went smooth. Just took a bit longer than my first conversion. Used: Tapco G2 trigger CSS rounded bolt on trigger guard Red Star arms FCG retaining plate CSS lower handguard retainer Timbersmith red stock set CSS bullet guide Going to start converting the other 5.45 I picked up today. Anyway, here is a crappy cellphone pic: As far as the Tapco pistol grip nut... they are NOT spec. They are too long (compared to original). Even if they fit width wise... they are usually too long for properly snug a grip up to the receiver. This is a common problem with them, and Tapco does nothing to resolve it. They just keep cranking out their out of spec part. If you buy one from CSS.. it is a Tapco version (even though they do not list it as such). I have done so, and it is too long. If you're going to run an Echo93 plate, yeah, it's fine. But otherwise, it doesn't work well. There are numerous posts on this, and how people have had to file down the length of their Tapco grip nuts... but Tapco has still yet to admit anything. If you want an "in spec" grip nut, I'd try Apex, or somewhere similar, but most of the "common" retailers (CSS, Mississippi, etc) will give you the tapco nut (whether advertised as such or not). A good way to get one that's made in spec is to NOT buy one "us made" (that would probably be the Tapco version). The rifle looks GREAT! Loving the red wood too! Edited November 2, 2012 by Brian M1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ret-navy 0 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 What forearm is that?? All I am missing is my BUIS I love the look of that rail on the reciever but wouldn't it need zero'd in every time you take the reciever off? Who is the manufacturer of the stock and forearm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) Stock: MagPul CTR with MagPul Riser. Forearm: Texas Weapons Systems railed forearm... G'luck finding one, and if you do, you'll pay out the arse for it... Used are selling for $200+ Whats really nice on that rifle, is that he has both the TWS Dog Leg Rail dust cover and TWS hand guard, giving his AK an awesome flat top. Edited November 3, 2012 by ChileRelleno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rnemhrd 165 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) Stock: MagPul CTR with MagPul Riser. Forearm: Texas Weapons Systems railed forearm... G'luck finding one, and if you do, you'll pay out the arse for it... Used are selling for $200+ Whats really nice on that rifle, is that he has both the TWS Dog Leg Rail dust cover and TWS hand guard, giving his AK an awesome flat top. My my, I hope your wife does'nt find out about the soft spot in your heart for that rifle. She may consider that cheatin'. Every time someone asks about somethin' on it you pipe right up. You like that girl I bet. JK man. That is a sweet gun. Chaos HK sight might me the ticket on that thing with the red dot. Edited November 3, 2012 by rnemhrd 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocketfoot 29 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Here are a few new photos of my Saiga Underfolder! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richUK 90 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 ^^^ I like that.....a lot! , was it easy to do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocketfoot 29 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 It was converted by Atlantic Firearms but I installed the Ironwood handguards on it! It came with black plastic originally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose808 5 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Plain Jane for now, but she's all mine......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnaite 43 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Plain Jane for now, but she's all mine......... yeah, keep it simple ! Here are a few new photos of my Saiga Underfolder! a beauty ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Plain Jane for now, but she's all mine......... Just fine the way it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m1lk 26 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) Edited November 18, 2012 by m1lk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philip271 7 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Had my 7.62 for a few months. Finally got to converting it just last week after lot of reading and going through all 67 pages of photos on this thread! Thanks for the ideas. =) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RUSrus 0 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 This one is mine. Not ready yet . Tell me how to attach the photo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
d00012 0 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 CSS conversion kit with ATI Strikeforce Elite stock and Scorpion pistol gripJust started this yesterday! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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