cjive134 0 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 My Saiga hasn't even shipped yet, but the whole conversion process looks a little daunting. If I do decide to send my rifle and conversion parts to someone, who on this board will do such a service? If I already have the Tapco trigger group, and Tapco SAW pistol grip how much would it cost to have these installed in the original AK positions? Thanks, Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shooter45acp 0 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 My Saiga hasn't even shipped yet, but the whole conversion process looks a little daunting. If I do decide to send my rifle and conversion parts to someone, who on this board will do such a service? If I already have the Tapco trigger group, and Tapco SAW pistol grip how much would it cost to have these installed in the original AK positions? Thanks, Chris I did my S12 and it took me about 3 hours to do. I really enjoyed doing it and it also made me understand how my s12 works. I can't wait until i can purchase a s223 and do the conversion myself. Thanks, Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cjive134 0 Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 The photo thread I looked at shows a drill press being used. I have a drill and a Dremel tool, but not much more. Is this enough? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shooter45acp 0 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 The photo thread I looked at shows a drill press being used. I have a drill and a Dremel tool, but not much more. Is this enough? You will need a hammer, a dremel tool, screw driver, small socket set and a cool head. I did mine with out any directions. You might want to get a Tromix do it your self trigger guard from Tromix. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aarontwhitehead 1 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Just go to You Tube and check out the tutorial. He does it with a Black and Decker drill, a dremel, and a screwdriver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cjive134 0 Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 The photo thread I looked at shows a drill press being used. I have a drill and a Dremel tool, but not much more. Is this enough? You will need a hammer, a dremel tool, screw driver, small socket set and a cool head. I did mine with out any directions. You might want to get a Tromix do it your self trigger guard from Tromix. Well, I have all those tools, so I guess I'm good. I plan on trying this conversion. I assembled my AR lower, so I guess I might as well give this a try. I should get a trigger guard too, I think. Thanks guys, Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SirROFL 13 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 The trigger guard gave me the most trouble. I ended up just cuting off the long tab and bending it out to press tight up against the mag-release. Works perfectly and saved me both a screw and the work of drilling the hole under the mag catch. It seemed pretty daunting at the time, but once you've done your first conversion you'll realize how easy it really is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renegadebuck 16 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 The photo thread I looked at shows a drill press being used. I have a drill and a Dremel tool, but not much more. Is this enough? You will need a hammer, a dremel tool, screw driver, small socket set and a cool head. I did mine with out any directions. You might want to get a Tromix do it your self trigger guard from Tromix. Well, I have all those tools, so I guess I'm good. I plan on trying this conversion. I assembled my AR lower, so I guess I might as well give this a try. I should get a trigger guard too, I think. Thanks guys, Chris If you put together an AR lower, you shouldn't have any trouble doing a conversion. It's much easier. Just make sure you have GOOD drill bits. I broke 3 cheapies doing mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tpr7304 0 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I agree with renegadebuck, if you can assemble an AR lower, you can definitely do the conversion. After you do it, you will find out how simple it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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