gjj 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 I live in California. I am thinking of buying the standard 7.62 x 39 Saiga and keeping is the way it is. How ergonomic is it to shoot? Does the straight stock feel that bad? I have Garands and Mini-14s with straight stocks. They feel good. If figure I can buy a dozen 10 round mags and still have a decent, reliable weapon. Will I hate it if it is not converted (can't legally do it)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lesgeaux 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 go for the Saiga, you won't look back! I have two 7.62x39 and .223 and am leaving them stock even though I do not have to. They point real nice, just as nice as my Rem 597 which has a nice stock, cheek weld and sight picture is perfect for me. Length of pull is also a good fit. If I was living in your state and wanted a AK style rifle this is the one I would have. The ten round mag limit does not bother me. like you said just buy more mags. If S really HTF I am not going to worry much about plugging a 30 rounder in mine(even though I do not do it now), the LEOs are going to have too much on their hands to worry about my sporter rifle with a high cap. (my opinion only) I really enjoy shooting mine. In the original config it is no more menacing than a Remington semi-auto rifle, I like it that way, and it is pretty tough. BTW how much are they going for there? Can you get one from out of state and transfer it at a FFL? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildog1122 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Saigas are great rifle. The ergonomic is great, and it is an excellent reliable rifle for anytime. I agreed with leaving it stock and don't modify anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigbob68 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 I have shot my stock Saiga 16" bbl 7.62X39 and find it a joy to shoot. I love the trigger reset and the overall impression is outstanding for a $260 price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Some custom wood furniture from BattleRifleG3 might even make it better, and it's pretty good already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 276 Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 When I got my x39 it was in standard form, the reason I did the conversion is so I legally could use Hi-caps. That being said I did play with it in sporter from and it was nice. The price was the excellent part for the action I mean I bought mine for alot less than a WASR would of cost. That being said if you want to look even more like a hunting rifle and less "evil black gun" go with BRG3's stock sets you won't be disapointed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gjj 0 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Thanks. I just bought two of them from Classic Arms. I am selling my SKS's. I hated the whole stripper clip thing. I found some Saiga 10 round mags for $16 each. Ordered 10 for each rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uzitiger 193 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 You're lucky to get the ten rounders for only $16. I remember paying $35 for one ten rounder magazine before the 'assault rifle' ban expired. If you can legally own hi cap magazines then conversion is an option for you. I converted my Saiga so I could use the hi cap magazines legally. The unconverted Saiga is a good rifle even though I don't like the open sights and I added an aperture sight to mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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