DL762AP 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I just bought the 7.62x39 Saiga, and I like the way it looks stock, BUT I like the regular AK look better. I am probably going to convert. Is there anything I can screw up beyond repair when atemping? I already have the stock and pistol grip(AK) what else do I need? Do I need the Tapco trigger? I was just going to get the Tapco Saiga Intrafuse stock, but when I ordered it, it was on backorder. Maybe thats a sign telling me to just convert?? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kymasabe 1 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Trust me, you'll definately be glad you did the conversion once it's done. I just did my first one and only took three hours. I'm sure I could do the next one in two hours or less. Get the Tapco G2 single hook trigger and a retaining plate for the hammer and trigger pins. Go to Dinzags site and go to the LINKS section for conversion instructions. Every part you'd ever need for conversion is for sale on his site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DL762AP 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Trust me, you'll definately be glad you did the conversion once it's done. I just did my first one and only took three hours. I'm sure I could do the next one in two hours or less.Get the Tapco G2 single hook trigger and a retaining plate for the hammer and trigger pins. Go to Dinzags site and go to the LINKS section for conversion instructions. Every part you'd ever need for conversion is for sale on his site. I did the single-stack to double-stack conversion on my WASR AK, which took me about 7 hours to do. So I should probably just do this. I want to have ALL the parts I need first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Do a regular conversion. You will thank this board afterwards . Many people say "If I could do it and not mess it up, anyone can do it"..........of everyone that says that, I'm one of the ones that really means it. Seriously, I had very little knowledge with AK's (and I'm still learning, of course) and guns in general when I did mine, and it came out great. -Read, read some more, then read it again. -Decide how you want it set up. -Buy the parts you need. -Go to town on your Saiga. -Enjoy your new Russian AK!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DL762AP 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I plan on doing it here within the next month. What all do I need? Heres what I plan to order... Tapco Single hook trigger Regular Tapco AK stock I already have the pistol grip.. What else do I need? Links? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fxhart 14 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I plan on doing it here within the next month. What all do I need? Here's what I plan to order...Tapco Single hook trigger Regular Tapco AK stock I already have the pistol grip.. What else do I need? Links? Thanks FCG Retainer plate (or spring or hitch pins or e-clips) If you order from Dinzag (and I recommend him very highly) you will get the hitch pins and e-clips with your order as well as little plastic plugs to plug the holes in the receiver left over from removing the old FCG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Theres a lot of posts on here with hints and tips. Definitly look for those plastic plugs to fill in the holes in the back of the reciever. I was suprised it looked as good as it did, even after seeing pics of other peoples. If you change your saftey lever make sure it clears everything... I put a bulgarian one on mine becaws i liked the harder angles it had, and after wrestling with the BHO to get it all together found out i couldn't put my shotgun on safe... Pull it apart, grind some metal down, and start over... With mistakes along the way and a lot of TLC with every step my conversion took 5-6 hrs... But i'm very pleased with the results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cma g21 3 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I plan on doing it here within the next month. What all do I need? Heres what I plan to order...Tapco Single hook trigger Regular Tapco AK stock I already have the pistol grip.. What else do I need? Links? Thanks Pistol grip nut and screw (unless you already have it): http://www.dinzagarms.com/misc_parts/akpgns.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zazale 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) Be careful with the Taping of the hole for the bullet guide. I broke of the tap in the hold on my first conversion. So take your time there.. P.S. I was able to fix it. And it has not given me problem yet. Edited December 28, 2008 by Zazale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DL762AP 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I got almost all the small stuff today for the convversion(Springs, plugs, pistol grip nut, etc) One more question I had was....Is it possible to use the original trigger and trigger parts? Or do I absolutly have to go with the Tapco. I will be a Total of 10 Foriegn parts for 922r, so that would be an issue. Thanks again for the responses... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zazale 0 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 I got almost all the small stuff today for the convversion(Springs, plugs, pistol grip nut, etc) One more question I had was....Is it possible to use the original trigger and trigger parts? Or do I absolutly have to go with the Tapco. I will be a Total of 10 Foriegn parts for 922r, so that would be an issue. Thanks again for the responses... As long as you have a max of 10 part import.. As for the trigger. If you are doing a pistol grip formation, the old FCG parts can't be used, it will not fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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