vsixpack 0 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm looking at a Saiga 7.62 and I want to have it converted to use cheaper AKM preban mags. I need advice or where to look if it is legal to use AKM Preban Mags (which I'm sure ARE legal) on a converted saiga. What I have heard is that the conversion IS legal provided a few US made parts are installed to replace foreign parts. Can some point me to some legal resources regarding this? I live outside of NY City so I am talking about New York State. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Agias 0 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 You could have edited your post instead of opening a new topic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vorpal 0 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Go to ar15.com and open the hometown section. Go to NY/NJ. There is an active post outlining NYS gun laws. It is listed as "Work in progress: NYS Gun Laws Resource & FAQ". The U.S. made parts you're referring to is the FEDERAL 922 compliance issue. There are stickies on this forum explaining this. Bottom line is this; A saiga has 15 listed parts. You need 10 or less of these listed parts to be imported to exempt the rifle from 922. Fire control group is 3. Stock and handguard is 2. For 922 you're good at this point. A U.S. made floorplate or follower can be used to reduce the count further if you wish. A saiga was not available before September of 1994 so under N.Y. State law you're definitely "post-ban". You can comply with the law with 1 "evil feature". Most people choose a protruding pistol grip as that feature. (I also live in N.Y.). Vorpal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vsixpack 0 Posted May 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Thanks Sorry about the duplicate post. My browser hung and I did not think the 1st post went through. http://ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=9&t=307707 This is organizes the information really well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 I replied to your other thread on the same question...... http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showto...mp;#entry234572 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Go to ar15.com and open the hometown section. Go to NY/NJ. There is an active post outlining NYS gun laws. It is listed as "Work in progress: NYS Gun Laws Resource & FAQ". The U.S. made parts you're referring to is the FEDERAL 922 compliance issue. There are stickies on this forum explaining this. Bottom line is this; A saiga has 15 listed parts. You need 10 or less of these listed parts to be imported to exempt the rifle from 922. Fire control group is 3. Stock and handguard is 2. For 922 you're good at this point. A U.S. made floorplate or follower can be used to reduce the count further if you wish. A saiga was not available before September of 1994 so under N.Y. State law you're definitely "post-ban". You can comply with the law with 1 "evil feature". Most people choose a protruding pistol grip as that feature. (I also live in N.Y.).Vorpal A stock Saiga 7.62x39 has 14 "countable" parts. Just so people don't get confused. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vorpal 0 Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 My apologies. Should have looked it up instead of relying on memory. Vorpal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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