scor5150pio 0 Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I've begun gathering parts and tools to start PG conversion on my7.62x39 and if all goes well I'll do the same on my S-20. My question is, if I don't like the look/ functionality of reattatching the trigger guard with screws then grinding them down, what kind of rivets and tool shoud I buy to get an original as possible look? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Find somebody in your area with an AK trigger guard rivet jig. They'll probably have the rivets, too. Spending $100 on a jig you'll use once doesn't make sense to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LKB3rd 0 Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Find somebody in your area with an AK trigger guard rivet jig. They'll probably have the rivets, too. Spending $100 on a jig you'll use once doesn't make sense to me. Both of the screws will be covered, by the pistol grip and the magazine catch. I actually just wedged mine in there without screws and it holds plenty secure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 D'OH Sorry, I'm in Kalashnikov build mode and didn't even click that the safety stop and trigger guard are different on the Saiga. On the .223 and 7.62x39 you can definitely use a screw on the back end and wedge the front end under the mag release tower. The trigger guard is a non load bearing item and this method works quite well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scor5150pio 0 Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Sweet! Thanks for the help guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 i sat for a while looking at my options when i did the conversion and decided the rivets and screw look was bad, at least to me, so i fired up the welder and closed up my unwanted holes and ground the excess flat with a dremel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdavid 6 Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I'm on the way to Lowe's to get a Dremel tool this morning which I understand is what most people use to cut off the trigger guard. Which attachment in particular do you guys use to cut off the trigger guard? I want to be sure it either come with the kit, or I purchase it separately. thanks! David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I used the high speed steel cutting tool. dont recall what it was made of... it wasnt cheap, though...I can recall that it was like 12 bucks for the part... but it ripped through the spotweld like nothing... for the rest of the conversion I used the fiber cutoff wheels on all the other parts. I did my last conversion COMPLETELY with a dremel... no other power tool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdavid 6 Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I used the high speed steel cutting tool. dont recall what it was made of... it wasnt cheap, though...I can recall that it was like 12 bucks for the part... but it ripped through the spotweld like nothing... for the rest of the conversion I used the fiber cutoff wheels on all the other parts. I did my last conversion COMPLETELY with a dremel... no other power tool. Cool,I just got the dremel 200 at Lowes. Its the two speed, 15000 and 35000 rpm. i also got the $9 accessories set for cutting. hopefully this will be all I need. I'm sure I'll be hollering for help though........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scor5150pio 0 Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I used the high speed steel cutting tool. dont recall what it was made of... it wasnt cheap, though...I can recall that it was like 12 bucks for the part... but it ripped through the spotweld like nothing... for the rest of the conversion I used the fiber cutoff wheels on all the other parts. I did my last conversion COMPLETELY with a dremel... no other power tool. Cool,I just got the dremel 200 at Lowes. Its the two speed, 15000 and 35000 rpm. i also got the $9 accessories set for cutting. hopefully this will be all I need. I'm sure I'll be hollering for help though........ Just watch yourself with that Dremel tool Dude! You can get just as caught up buying shit for it as you can buying accessories for your Saiga!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charger SE 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I attached mine to the mag catch a little differently. I used a small black button head (rounded) socket head cap screw (#8 i think) on the inside of the guard, and into the mag catch housing. Looks like the factory did it, nice and clean. I did it this way cause I had trouble drilling up inside the mag catch mechanism. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolfhound 2 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 No power tool necessary. I took my flat metal file and started filing, using the edge of the file, right where the trigger guard bends between the two holes. 30 seconds and get about half way through the metal and just bend it. It will snap off clean. No dremel needed for the entire conversion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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