akDave 0 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 The cost of the conversion, 140$ (With all the parts i have gathered) Has put me at a standstill, i debate whether i want to convert my saiga, buy a mosin nagant, or perhaps put the money towards an SKS. So i'm looking for ways to cut costs, can anyone help me out? Do e-clips work just as good as a retaining plate so i don't have to spend the extra money? ETC, throw me some ways i can cut costs. I'd like to order ALL my stuff from dinzag in one shot if possible to save on shipping, also, are there any alternatives to 50$ kvar stock, besides the flimsy tapco folder? Thanks. I have some parts. Tapco trigger group, pistol grip with nut and bolt, Nato buttstock. I'm selling a 7.62 in the wts area, the setup is the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mittelmorder 1 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 The cost of the conversion, 140$ (With all the parts i have gathered) Has put me at a standstill, i debate whether i want to convert my saiga, buy a mosin nagant, or perhaps put the money towards an SKS. So i'm looking for ways to cut costs, can anyone help me out? Do e-clips work just as good as a retaining plate so i don't have to spend the extra money? ETC, throw me some ways i can cut costs. I'd like to order ALL my stuff from dinzag in one shot if possible to save on shipping, also, are there any alternatives to 50$ kvar stock, besides the flimsy tapco folder? Thanks. I have some parts. Tapco trigger group, pistol grip with nut and bolt, Nato buttstock. I'm selling a 7.62 in the wts area, the setup is the same. I see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'd like to order ALL my stuff from dinzag in one shot if possible to save on shipping, also, are there any alternatives to 50$ kvar stock, besides the flimsy tapco folder? Yes, a good no-nonsense fixed polymer stock. http://www.tapco.com/proddesc.aspx?id=c58e...93-3811a578ed2a $29.99 MSRP (meaning that if you look around, you should be able to find it cheaper from one of Tapcos many vendors). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mittelmorder 1 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I always heard tapco fixed stocks were flimsy and small. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I always heard tapco fixed stocks were flimsy and small. . . . and I heard that if you squeeze a goose, it'll lay golden eggs for you. Don't believe everything you hear. Nothing flimsy about that one. If by "small" you mean "Warsaw length", then yes, the above linked stock is "small". It's not really 'small', it's the same size stock that has been issued with the AK since its inception. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mittelmorder 1 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) I always heard tapco fixed stocks were flimsy and small. . . . and I heard that if you squeeze a goose, it'll lay golden eggs for you. Don't believe everything you hear. Nothing flimsy about that one. If by "small" you mean "Warsaw length", then yes, the above linked stock is "small". It's not really 'small', it's the same size stock that has been issued with the AK since its inception. Ok cool, thanks. And do E-clips and the like work just as good as a retaining plate? Just wanting to know so i can shave some more money off and not have to buy a retaining plate. Edited October 2, 2008 by Mittelmorder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Ok cool, thanks. And do E-clips and the like work just as good as a retaining plate? Just wanting to know so i can shave some more money off and not have to buy a retaining plate. I prefer hitch pins, myself. Easier on, easier off. E-clips are a royal PITA, imho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mittelmorder 1 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Sounds like hitch pins are the way to go.. they give you any problems? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Sounds like hitch pins are the way to go.. they give you any problems? Nope. They're the 3/16" size (take a pivot pin with you to see for yourself) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mittelmorder 1 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Ok cool, thanks.. looks like i'll go with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cellsworth 21 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Last I knew, Dinzag includes hitch pins with his FCGs. If you want to use the manual bolt hold-open that came with the gun, I would recommend that you get one of Dinzag's modified Tapco G2 FCGs. He includes the disconnector spring (already installed) and nylon hole plugs, as well as the hitch pins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mittelmorder 1 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Last I knew, Dinzag includes hitch pins with his FCGs. If you want to use the manual bolt hold-open that came with the gun, I would recommend that you get one of Dinzag's modified Tapco G2 FCGs. He includes the disconnector spring (already installed) and nylon hole plugs, as well as the hitch pins. I'm gonna go with the cheaper tapco single hook FCG, comes with disconnector spring and all the other junk i need. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mittelmorder 1 Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Wait - You said i could use the Tapco g2 single hook trigger group, right? because on dinzags site it says "If you want to use them in a Saiga you will need to modify them" On that trigger groups page, what do i have to do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lonz 1 Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 You'll need to modify it for BHO if you don't buy his polished kit , the single hook is a drop in trigger setup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mittelmorder 1 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 You'll need to modify it for BHO if you don't buy his polished kit , the single hook is a drop in trigger setup. Ah okay, don't want the BHO anyway.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lonz 1 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 really? all you have to do is file with the normal retail one too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wildturk 0 Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Here are the answers to all of your questions...... http://www.cross-conn.com/Saiga_Conversion/index.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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