gkellys 0 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 My package arrived yesterday. I think I am going to take it all to a good AK smih that I know. No spare time or confidence in my tooling skills these days. The group buy savings will help pay the bill. Great group buy Jake. Thanks for the time and trouble. Link to post Share on other sites
jmacken37 4 Posted February 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Glad you guys are getting these ok. I am out of town this week. So will update when I get home as to the remaining MO's that may have come in. Thanks, Jake Link to post Share on other sites
robb 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 got it together. In addition to the other custom fitting, I had to also grind down the top of the Tapco allen bolt that fixes the "stock block" to the rear rcvr area. the latch button/spring that keeps the rcvr cover wouldnt slide all the way back. also had to forgo the shepards crook for some individual pin clips, the crook just would not slide on ? I already had the Tan SAW grip and Galil forearm, from a yugo underfolder project that they did not work on. Krylon Satin Black paint to touch up. When its all said and done, I can see why Tony Rumore is backed up with conversion orders, as this was not a simple bolt together process. I used a air die grinder with a carbide burr, and an air cut off wheel, a drill of course, and a sawzall. Used a loop of dental floss to pull the Bolt-hold-open spring down so I could pass the pin througn it. I tried quite a bit with pushing the spring down but it was not friendly. Link to post Share on other sites
gixser 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) got it together. In addition to the other custom fitting, I had to also grind down the top of the Tapco allen bolt that fixes the "stock block" to the rear rcvr area. the latch button/spring that keeps the rcvr cover wouldnt slide all the way back. also had to forgo the shepards crook for some individual pin clips, the crook just would not slide on ? I already had the Tan SAW grip and Galil forearm, from a yugo underfolder project that they did not work on. Krylon Satin Black paint to touch up. When its all said and done, I can see why Tony Rumore is backed up with conversion orders, as this was not a simple bolt together process. I used a air die grinder with a carbide burr, and an air cut off wheel, a drill of course, and a sawzall. Used a loop of dental floss to pull the Bolt-hold-open spring down so I could pass the pin througn it. I tried quite a bit with pushing the spring down but it was not friendly. Looks good. I drilled and tapped the rear stock adapter to cover the 4 holes, I have to cut the pistol grip hole next Edited February 5, 2008 by Gixser Link to post Share on other sites
gkellys 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 got it together. In addition to the other custom fitting, I had to also grind down the top of the Tapco allen bolt that fixes the "stock block" to the rear rcvr area. the latch button/spring that keeps the rcvr cover wouldnt slide all the way back. also had to forgo the shepards crook for some individual pin clips, the crook just would not slide on ? I already had the Tan SAW grip and Galil forearm, from a yugo underfolder project that they did not work on. Krylon Satin Black paint to touch up. When its all said and done, I can see why Tony Rumore is backed up with conversion orders, as this was not a simple bolt together process. I used a air die grinder with a carbide burr, and an air cut off wheel, a drill of course, and a sawzall. Used a loop of dental floss to pull the Bolt-hold-open spring down so I could pass the pin througn it. I tried quite a bit with pushing the spring down but it was not friendly. Just confirmed my decision to let my Smith do it. I don't feel like it and I want it done yesterday! Link to post Share on other sites
DONNNELLY 3 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Got mine. Thanks. I do have one question, is there a place somewhere on the forum or elsewhere that gives a step by step process on doing this conversion. I am finding bits and pieces of info here and there, some for the S-12 and some for the AK. I am actually more confused on what I need to do. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
DONNNELLY 3 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Got mine. Thanks. I do have one question, is there a place somewhere on the forum or elsewhere that gives a step by step process on doing this conversion. I am finding bits and pieces of info here and there, some for the S-12 and some for the AK. I am actually more confused on what I need to do. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
biskitz 24 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Finished Product: Got my kit and everything worked out very well. Thanks for the great buy J!!! All of you looking for the step by step, go to the Tech section FAQ(New Users Go Here First!). Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Ok, Consider me in I would like to place an oredr for the kit if still available. Let me know what type of payment you accept, Thanks, GG Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Ok, Consider me in I would like to place an order for the kit if still available. Let me know what type of payment you accept, you should check with nalioth if you have questions, that's what I heard,...anyway,.. Thanks, GG Link to post Share on other sites
gkellys 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Ok, Consider me in I would like to place an order for the kit if still available. Let me know what type of payment you accept, you should check with nalioth if you have questions, that's what I heard,...anyway,.. Thanks, GG I am only seeing shotgun saiga pics so far. Did I assume correctly that the kit is for the rifles as well? Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Yes those parts can be used on the rifles too. Hey biskitz, nice job. Looks like they did indeed fix the problem with the internal blocks. Cool. Link to post Share on other sites
robb 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) http://www.cross-conn.com/Saiga_Conversion/Step_1.htm and then this helped a bunch too http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=5178 PS I did have to grind down the legs on the internal block to make it fit all the way in. Edited February 6, 2008 by 2 litre ABs Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Didn't mean to leave ya out 2 litre ABs. Yours turned out sweet too! Yeah the internal blocks do need a little trimming down to fit under the Saiga trunnion but that's easy. The main thing I was talking about is they used to make the stock angle upward at a funny looking angle but now they have fixed that. Looks like from the pics of yours and his that the barrel is on the same plane as the top tube of the stock. This is good. Link to post Share on other sites
jmacken37 4 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) For the next group buy, can those who've got their kits together comment on the length of pull with this stock and the 1" pad? Is it a good match? Thanks, Jake Edited February 6, 2008 by jmacken37 Link to post Share on other sites
robb 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 After seeing Biskitz, I ended up swapping mine back to the factory forearm, but painted it tan first. Still waiting on my polychoke to show up. As to the stock length.... if it were any shorter, Id be afraid of getting bopped in the schnoz when firing a 3" magnum shell by the folding mechanism (I needed mine to swing to the driver side) The current length also seems to "look just right" too. Link to post Share on other sites
jmacken37 4 Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hello, I just heard back from ACE and they did forget to get us the sling attachments. They were just sent out to me. If anyone in the first group feels they'd like a sling swivel, please email me the following: 1) your screen name 2) your address to THIS ADDRESS: MY EMAIL I'll get them out as soon as I get them. Jake Link to post Share on other sites
madmax4x4 68 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hello, I just heard back from ACE and they did forget to get us the sling attachments. They were just sent out to me. If anyone in the first group feels they'd like a sling swivel, please email me the following: 1) your screen name 2) your address to THIS ADDRESS: MY EMAIL I'll get them out as soon as I get them. Jake don't know if I am doing right But if you have any more kits not paid or if you will be doing again let me know. I can paypal SAT if so. new member but have been reading for 2 months madmax4x4 Link to post Share on other sites
want2race 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I would like in on the next batch. Link to post Share on other sites
nycGUNguy 61 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Two thumbs up for the quick shipment of the package. Haven't decided which one I want to put it on but I will. BRG3's wood just looks too good to mess with on the 12. Thank you, Jmacken. nyclu3 Link to post Share on other sites
Sparhawk 0 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 I'd like to get on the waiting list if there are any group buy kits left that haven't been paid for and shipped. I would prefer an ergo grip to a SAW grip if possible. If not, are there any plans to do this again? Link to post Share on other sites
jmacken37 4 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 If not, are there any plans to do this again? Please see this thread for second group buy... LINK TO SECOND GROUP BUY... Thanks, Jake Link to post Share on other sites
DONNNELLY 3 Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Just got mine back. I had it parkerized while in the process. OMG it looks evil . I will get some pics posted soon. This was a great deal. Thank you. DD Link to post Share on other sites
robb 0 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hello, I just heard back from ACE and they did forget to get us the sling attachments. They were just sent out to me. If anyone in the first group feels they'd like a sling swivel, please email me the following: 1) your screen name 2) your address to THIS ADDRESS: MY EMAIL I'll get them out as soon as I get them. Jake Have you sent these out yet ? I sent you a couple of emails but have not heard back yet, and I do need one please. Thanks, Robb Link to post Share on other sites
jmacken37 4 Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 2liter, I will send out the swivels with the kits. Don't worry! You will get it. Sorry about the wait. Jake Link to post Share on other sites
robb 0 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 thanks for the update ! Link to post Share on other sites
elvis christ 451 Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) Edit: Overlooked the second group buy. Edited March 8, 2008 by elvis christ Link to post Share on other sites
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