starman 1 Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 My son walked into a pawn shop just north of Atlanta today, looking for a hand tool. What he found was a pawn shop with about 60 feet of counter space and people standing 2 or 3 deep waiting to purchase hand guns , semi automatic rifles, and ammo. He knew I have been looking for a Saiga 12 so he ask. They had a new shipment of Saiga 12s in today and sold him a new in the box Saiga 12 for $528 out the door. The person he purchased the Saiga from said they only had a few left and they would probably sell out within the hour. The sales person also stated it had been like this since Wednesday morning!! I guess luck is still important!! Anyway, I now have a new Siaga 12. Now my question. When you see a dealer on line selling a Saiga 12 converted, just what does converted mean? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Racer 27 37 Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 (edited) First go get a napkin and then click on here. http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=13312 The napkin is for when you see what "converted" means. Edited November 7, 2008 by Racer 27 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) Starman, Converting really means restoring. on the bottom of the s12 is a plate covering the original trigger hole . The trigger was moved backward to meet import laws. you can LEGALY restore the s 12 to it's original design/intended configuration using US made parts.,... by moving the TCG -Trigger Control Group forward (take out factory and put in new US, sand and drill and touch up paint ,.. etc.) and adding a US made pistol grip or thumbhole stock. People say the imported trigger linkage is clunky. then you can add some doo dads you like and call it yours! Good price on yours BTW! Edited November 8, 2008 by Gas Giant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starman 1 Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Thanks Gas Giant Is moving the trigger hard to do or is this a job best left to a gunsmith? PS Interesting name. Are you an astronomer by any chance?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superhawk138 202 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Thanks Gas GiantIs moving the trigger hard to do or is this a job best left to a gunsmith? PS Interesting name. Are you an astronomer by any chance?? Doing the FCG conversion is fairly simple. Check your measurements a couple times before you cut the pistol grip nut hole. Atlanta area? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starman 1 Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Gas Giant Our son and his family live in the Atlanta area and we visit quite often. He and I both enjoy shooting. I live in North Carolina. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GPalmer 1 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 PS Interesting name. Are you an astronomer by any chance?? Nope, he just likes Mexican... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yakdung 2,926 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 In the Houston area it is completely nuts. Gun dealers are not answering the phones. I have not seen it this bad since right after 9/11. Hope everyone finds what they are in searching for. Be persistent and don't give up looking. Happy Shooting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Well Starman, I am affraid Glocker is right, mexican food, Italian food, any and all kinds of food, I can't stop it.... I lived in Charlotte for a while, NC is nice Ohio is nice too,.. Uh what was you question again?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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