Nolo 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Hi, guys, I'm new here, sent over by Nalioth from THR. I'll be getting my first rifle soon, and I've chosen the Saiga 7.62x39mm. Obviously, I want to get it converted, but I'm really not all that sure I want to do it myself. I'm willing to shell out some money to have it done for me, but I definitely realize that I can get had. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations/comments about AK-USA's conversions, price, workmanship, etc. I'm especially worried about the unfinished section at the bottom of the converted rifle, I'd like to cover that with more than just spray paint. I also want to install an Ultimak rail tube, but I want to retain the Saiga handguard. That'll require some workmanship to notch it. Is it worth it? Should I try and do it myself and risk screwing up? Is there an easy way to refinish the bottom by myself? Thanks everyone, and toodles. -Nolo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 AK-USA is top drawer all the way. However, converting a 7.62x39 Saiga is so darned easy, I think it's a shame to pay someone else to do it. You'll have no problems with it, if you know which end of a screwdriver is the business end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nolo 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 AK-USA is top drawer all the way. However, converting a 7.62x39 Saiga is so darned easy, I think it's a shame to pay someone else to do it. You'll have no problems with it, if you know which end of a screwdriver is the business end. Should I just send the receiver to be refinished then after I convert it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Should I just send the receiver to be refinished then after I convert it? Considering the least destructive demilling, all you'll really need a touch up on the bottom. Lots of folks use high temp engine paint. Sending it out for a complete refinish seems a bit overkill to me, but it's up to you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nolo 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Should I just send the receiver to be refinished then after I convert it? Considering the least destructive demilling, all you'll really need a touch up on the bottom. Lots of folks use high temp engine paint. Sending it out for a complete refinish seems a bit overkill to me, but it's up to you Well, yeah, it seems like overkill. I'm just a rather obsessive person like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NYMini 1 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 were you recommending a screw build? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 i did a convert myself, and it wasn't as hard as i thought it would be. but i also had to cut my own PG hole b/c i had a dimpled gun, so a little extra time went into it but it was a fun project I did weld up the holes on the receiver for a cleaner finish and i'm sending mine out for a little cerakoting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILLIEVEE 15 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 If you don't want to do it yourself check out the business section here, I'm sure one of them will do a class job at a competitive price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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