vspdave 0 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I have a friend that almost bought a century POS and I told him to just get a converted Saiga - problem is that the shops that I have dealt with are either too expensive or real busy. Who would you reccomend for a basic (AK103 style) conversion that would be timely and priced right ($200-$300)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I have a friend that almost bought a century POS and I told him to just get a converted Saiga - problem is that the shops that I have dealt with are either too expensive or real busy. Who would you reccomend for a basic (AK103 style) conversion that would be timely and priced right ($200-$300)? You're not gonna find a Saiga, converted to an AK103 clone, for anywhere near that price. Even most places I've contacted wanted about $600+ for an 103 clone conversion...............even with me supplying the factory Saiga. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 If we knew where you lived, we might have other options for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 200-300? That's crazy. There is a PILE of work in getting a Saiga into a 103 configuration. If that's all a person can spend, go with some other conversion....not a 103. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdavid 6 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 If we knew where you lived, we might have other options for you. With a converted Saiga, you have a brand new Russian AK in its original configuration. Something Century will probably never be able to offer. Classic Arms has the converted ones for as cheap as anyone I've seen, here: http://www.classicarms.us/ around $549.00 i think. but that is nothing like either (1) doing it yourself and gaining the experience and satisfaction; or (2) having one of the Pro, like those that advertise on this board do it for you. But just like was posted above, It will be much much more than $300, probably even more than twice that. Third option is having one of the experienced "amateur" builders on this forum help you, like they said, if you live close enough by to get it to them..... good luck!! Get the Saiga and you'll love it!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Classic Arms has the converted ones for as cheap as anyone I've seen, here: http://www.classicarms.us/ around $549.00 i think. Please don't do that. Have you SEEN those conversions? They are the cheapest shiXX-work I've seen . . . One can definitely do it him/herself and have a substantially better rifle when they're done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vspdave 0 Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Bummer..I have an AkUSA AK103K that I purchased for sub $600 awhile back (without correct FSB) and looking at the parts used I figured Sub $200 in parts and 3-5 hours in labor $200-$300 would do another one. Looks like Vector it is! I would like to build one but my business sucks up too many hours right now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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