hoboscratch 0 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Hey all. I'm fairly new to the forum and definitely new to Saiga's, but I made the conversion plunge successfully. I got my parts on Thursday and last night started/finished my conversion. It wasn't too bad at all. Getting through that spot weld for the trigger guard was a PITA but other than that it was smooth sailing. Even doing the FCG wasn't too bad, which was really my biggest fear. Now just need to do some paint touch ups and its done (for now). I'll post a pic tomorrow since my wife is out of town with the camera. This was my first rifle that I've bought, having only owned a shotgun for pheasant hunting, and I must say that I think I am addicted. When I finished the conversion last night I was happy that I had finished it, but was mostly bummed because I didn't have any more work to do! I would like to get a new forearm but don't want to buy a new gas tube just yet, since I'm saving up to buy a .223 bolt to accompany my saiga for prairie doggin' this summer. I noticed a slotted forearm in Pointer's pics in the "lets see your saiga" thread, but really didn't see many options out there without adding the new gas tube. I was hoping I could just find a new forearm for a decent price instead of having to buy new upper/lower grips, retainers, gas tube, etc. Anyone have any suggestions or am I SOL? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
topmaul 42 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 contratulations, Post some pixs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Messiah Jones 2 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) It's like I always said... The only thing to fear is fear itself. I don't mean to take from your experience, but rather to encourage others who are afraid to try. It's not that bad. And yes, we need pics! Edited March 2, 2008 by Messiah Jones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jgillaspy 24 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 To my knowledge there are 2. 1, the Tapco Saiga Galil Handguard - it has it's own lower hanguard retainer. 2, the UTG Quad Rail - use one of Dinzag's lower handguard retainers and remove the cover/shield from the Saiga gas tube (4 spot welds - use a flat-tip screw driver and a file to clean them up). Any aother AK handguard requires a different gas tube for the top portion of the handguard, unless you maybe want to go AMD style (no top handguard). . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoboscratch 0 Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Thanks for the info ax-man. I took a quick pic last night. Not a whole lot of detail but it shows the first stage. I need to get a new handguard for sure, plus a couple 30 rd mags, etc. This forum is awesome, btw. So much useful info... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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