22_Shooter 1,560 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Finally got the balls to do the conversion. I started it yesterday, and worked on it on & off, until I finished it tonight. Total time, minus the "breaks", was about an hour. A lot quicker than I thought it was gonna be. The only things left to do is install the bullet guide, finish filing the mag catch (the catch is close to letting the mags click in, but I stopped to take pics and post), and refinish it, or at least paint the bottom. I think I might have to go with a longer stock, but the one I have will suffice for now. Thanks to everyone for the info I've gathered, and thanks to Nalioth who offered to help over the phone if I got stuck! Compliance: Tapco G2 Trigger (I haven't fired it yet, but just the dry firing it, the trigger feels much better), Tapco butt-stock and PG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 FU***NG-A!!! Good Job!! Now we need a range report. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 FU***NG-A!!! Good Job!! Now we need a range report. Hey, thanks man! I know, I can't wait to get out and fire off a few rounds. But it's been sooooooo cold lately, like snot freezing cold. But I hear it's supposed to be around 50* on Tuesday, so hopefully I can then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbremount 0 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Finally got the balls to do the conversion. I started it yesterday, and worked on it on & off, until I finished it tonight. Total time, minus the "breaks", was about an hour. A lot quicker than I thought it was gonna be. The only things left to do is install the bullet guide, finish filing the mag catch (the catch is close to letting the mags click in, but I stopped to take pics and post), and refinish it, or at least paint the bottom. I think I might have to go with a longer stock, but the one I have will suffice for now. Thanks to everyone for the info I've gathered, and thanks to Nalioth who offered to help over the phone if I got stuck! Compliance: Tapco G2 Trigger (I haven't fired it yet, but just the dry firing it, the trigger feels much better), Tapco butt-stock and PG. everything looks great! I would recommend painting the bottom before you have everything attached. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NYC.DenseCity 0 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Finally got the balls to do the conversion. I started it yesterday, and worked on it on & off, until I finished it tonight. Total time, minus the "breaks", was about an hour. A lot quicker than I thought it was gonna be. The only things left to do is install the bullet guide, finish filing the mag catch (the catch is close to letting the mags click in, but I stopped to take pics and post), and refinish it, or at least paint the bottom. I think I might have to go with a longer stock, but the one I have will suffice for now. Thanks to everyone for the info I've gathered, and thanks to Nalioth who offered to help over the phone if I got stuck! Compliance: Tapco G2 Trigger (I haven't fired it yet, but just the dry firing it, the trigger feels much better), Tapco butt-stock and PG. nice job man looks great! I know what you mean about the stock lenth tho, I put a non folding krinkov stock on mine.. i'm 6'4" it just doesnt feel comfortable. I was thinking of putting on a recoil pad to add a little lenth. let us know how it shoots Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eudyta63 0 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Did you have to cut the holes for the pistol grip and or the trigger on the 7.62x39 rifle?The 223 version looks like the holes are already there.Thanks for any info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Did you have to cut the holes for the pistol grip and or the trigger on the 7.62x39 rifle?The 223 version looks like the holes are already there.Thanks for any info. Those holes exist on the 7.62x39 and .223 versions of the Saiga. They're just covered with the plate from the factory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UnidenStew 1 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I'm curious. What kind of butt stock is that. I've not seen one with those contours. Nice job on the conversion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 (edited) Thanks all, for the compliments. Yeah, I know I gotta paint the bottom, but I wanted to reassemble everything just to see it all together . I haven't locktited (is that a word? ) anything yet, so I can easily strip it all back down when needed. I'm curious. What kind of butt stock is that. I've not seen one with those contours. Nice job on the conversion. It's this http://www.tapco.com/proddesc.aspx?id=c58e...93-3811a578ed2a . You might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere, but I was already getting some stuff from there anyway. I like the look, but it's a tad short for my taste, and I'm not sure a recoil pad would give me the length I need. But I can deal with it for now. Edited January 4, 2008 by 22_Shooter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superhawk138 202 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Nice job 22 Welcome to the converted world Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Nice job 22 Welcome to the converted world Thanks, I feel like I have a whole new gun now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vjor 2 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Good work brother, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grimper 0 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Way to go 22! It looks great, awesome job. :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wally 2 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Is that stock hollow as much as the factory one,it looks good thats the tapco stock right ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Is that stock hollow as much as the factory one,it looks good thats the tapco stock right ? Yeah, it's the Tapco. I haven't looked inside the factory stock, but the new one is mostly hollow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ultragooey 0 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 that's beauteous ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wlnt 2 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Great job. louielouie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gjj 0 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 That stock looks like a good alternative to the kvar stock. The kvar stock is hollow too. Have you compared it to the kvar up close? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted January 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 That stock looks like a good alternative to the kvar stock. The kvar stock is hollow too. Have you compared it to the kvar up close? I don't have a Kvar stock, so I can't comment on that, sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MD_Willington 11 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Muwahahaha.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Muwahahaha.... Thanks for inserting the evil laughter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjs34 1 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Nice going. Looks Great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
747mech 1 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 MORE EVIL LAUGHTER! Take the time to polish the trigger. No offense to Polish people. Well done on joining the dark side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thanks all. Now to save money for my next one . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Looks good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mini14jac 1 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) Did you have to cut the holes for the pistol grip and or the trigger on the 7.62x39 rifle?The 223 version looks like the holes are already there.Thanks for any info. Those holes exist on the 7.62x39 and .223 versions of the Saiga. They're just covered with the plate from the factory. I got my x39 about a year ago. (See my join date. ) "Y" stamp, dimples, 16" barrel, etc. But, I had to cut the hole for the pistol grip. ?? I guess there are some different variations out, huh? Anyway, good job man! You are gonna like your Saiga. If your stock is too short, Kavar makes a "NATO length" that is longer. Edited January 11, 2008 by mini14jac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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