wesleyowen 0 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I knew that the Tromix weld-on trigger guard existed and today I learned of the Saigatech trigger guard. If you have firsthand experience with both of them I'd love to hear your comparison of them. If you have firsthand experience with the Saigatech, please tell me about it. It sounds like the Tromix weld-on is proven, but I've not heard much about this Saigatech. So in other words, if you ignore cost, is there any reason why one is better than the other? My observations from looking at the descriptions and photos: It seems to me that the benefit of the Saigatech is that it doesn't require welding. The Saigatech costs a whole lot more than the weld-on Tromix one, and the Saigatech proabably weighs a bit more than the Tromix one. Links: http://www.saigatechusa.com/ and then click on "s12 Aluminum SAW" http://www.mississippiautoarms.com/index.p...products_id=169 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HarvKY 72 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) I knew that the Tromix weld-on trigger guard existed and today I learned of the Saigatech trigger guard. If you have firsthand experience with both of them I'd love to hear your comparison of them. If you have firsthand experience with the Saigatech, please tell me about it. It sounds like the Tromix weld-on is proven, but I've not heard much about this Saigatech. So in other words, if you ignore cost, is there any reason why one is better than the other? My observations from looking at the descriptions and photos: It seems to me that the benefit of the Saigatech is that it doesn't require welding. The Saigatech costs a whole lot more than the weld-on Tromix one, and the Saigatech proabably weighs a bit more than the Tromix one. Links: http://www.saigatechusa.com/ and then click on "s12 Aluminum SAW" http://www.mississippiautoarms.com/index.p...products_id=169 Keep looking on the MAA or CSS site - Tromix has the drop-in DIY trigger guard that bolts in as well (no weld version) Both are quality products as per many comments on this site & elsewhere. Saigatech might have actually gotten his to market a tad bit before Tony's. I have not used both so can't offer any specific diff's. I do like that the Saigatech also has a model for use with AK pistol grips in addition to the SAW pistol grip version. Cheers, HarvKY Edited January 19, 2009 by HarvKY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 My observations from looking at the descriptions and photos: It seems to me that the benefit of the Saigatech is that it doesn't require welding. The Saigatech costs a whole lot more than the weld-on Tromix one, and the Saigatech proabably weighs a bit more than the Tromix one. Tromix has a bolt-on Triggerguard as well as the weld-on version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gpqueen 545 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I like the Tromix DIY bolt on trigger guard we carry. It makes for an easy conversion. Works with other grips besides the SAW also. Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWho 10 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 do you need a extra bolt for a Strikeforce Pistol Grip? do CSS sell boltys? how klong would it need to be for the DIY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kilo 0 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I have the saigatech s12 steel and it's great all one piece and you do not see any screws. I would get the s12 aluminum saw next time because I like the lines of it better ... You will Like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dasnob2b 0 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I like the Tromix DIY bolt on trigger guard we carry. It makes for an easy conversion. Works with other grips besides the SAW also.Greg Which other pistol grips? My tromix DIY definitely didn't work with an AK grip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hobbyshooter 59 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I knew that the Tromix weld-on trigger guard existed and today I learned of the Saigatech trigger guard. If you have firsthand experience with both of them I'd love to hear your comparison of them. If you have firsthand experience with the Saigatech, please tell me about it. It sounds like the Tromix weld-on is proven, but I've not heard much about this Saigatech. So in other words, if you ignore cost, is there any reason why one is better than the other? My observations from looking at the descriptions and photos: It seems to me that the benefit of the Saigatech is that it doesn't require welding. The Saigatech costs a whole lot more than the weld-on Tromix one, and the Saigatech proabably weighs a bit more than the Tromix one. Links: http://www.saigatechusa.com/ and then click on "s12 Aluminum SAW" http://www.mississippiautoarms.com/index.p...products_id=169 My gun has the aluminum SaigatechUSA guard on it and I like it a lot. A friend and I are going to do a conversion on his new gun in the next few weeks and he went with the Tromix Steel guard so when we get it together I'll snap some comparison pictures. Honestly I don't think you can go wrong with either as long as you stick with the SAW grip. The standard Tapco AK grip would never fit the saigatechusa piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Honestly I don't think you can go wrong with either as long as you stick with the SAW grip. The standard Tapco AK grip would never fit the saigatechusa piece. There are two Saigatech triggerguards for the Saiga12, one fits the SAW, the other fits the AK style grip. BobAsh, or maybe it was Tony, said that the Tromix triggerguard was designed to work with the SAW, as most of their customer wanted to emulate the Tromix look. A look at all the "Tromixs" on Gunbroker will confirm that was a valid assumption! I think that it was Tony that gave the instructions for modying his trigger guard for use with other then the SAW grip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gpqueen 545 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I like the Tromix DIY bolt on trigger guard we carry. It makes for an easy conversion. Works with other grips besides the SAW also.Greg Which other pistol grips? My tromix DIY definitely didn't work with an AK grip. The US made AK style we carry fits perfect with the Tromix DIY. You will need a longer bolt with this grip to attach it. The CAA with inserts requires a little sanding from the top inside part of the grip that touches the stem to make it fit flush with the receiver. They may be others that work well also, these are just the other 2 we carry right now besides the SAW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 ...the Tromix triggerguard was designed to work with the SAW.... Correct. We didn't test it on every available grip, so we can't say what it will/won't fit. But I've seen lots of different grips mounted on them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaNoobie 66 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I have 1 Saigatech Steel AK SAW installed. Rock Solid. I just ordered 3 More for my PRE-OBAMALYPSE conversions. After 500rds (some 3" mags in there) I had to tighten the bolts again (Didn't lock-tite them) so i just popped off the dust cover, reached in with my Hex Wrench and gave the bolts a quick turn. No problems whatsoever with the product and Ray is a stand-up guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ugkbunb 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I knew that the Tromix weld-on trigger guard existed and today I learned of the Saigatech trigger guard. If you have firsthand experience with both of them I'd love to hear your comparison of them. If you have firsthand experience with the Saigatech, please tell me about it. It sounds like the Tromix weld-on is proven, but I've not heard much about this Saigatech. So in other words, if you ignore cost, is there any reason why one is better than the other? My observations from looking at the descriptions and photos: It seems to me that the benefit of the Saigatech is that it doesn't require welding. The Saigatech costs a whole lot more than the weld-on Tromix one, and the Saigatech proabably weighs a bit more than the Tromix one. Links: http://www.saigatechusa.com/ and then click on "s12 Aluminum SAW" http://www.mississippiautoarms.com/index.p...products_id=169 I ended up going with the Tromix DIY with safety selector stop... http://www.mississippiautoarms.com/index.p...products_id=233 It worked out great... simple installation and feels more than sturdy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macgyverhk 3 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 The Aluminum trigger housing of the Saigatech is very nice looking but forget about trying to wear gloves and shoot with the thing. The trigger housing seems just a bit to small, and although it is plenty stylized, it also looks as if it was designed backwards. There should be more room in front of the trigger and less room behind it, not the other way around. My two cents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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