roadracerx 0 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hello All im new to the forum. I picked up a Saiga 7.62x39 with conversion parts. first off is 400 a good price with conversion parts? picture shows what I received with the rifle. K-var conversion with Bulgarian bullet guide, SureFire forearm. any pointers you pros might have for a newb? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SJgunguy 5 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I would leave the mag catch alone. Just re-use the trigger guard or cut the mag catch off your new trigger guard. I would also drill and tap the bullet guide and go slowly. If your comfortable with bucking rivits than fuck what I just said. But I.M.O. it'll go easier if you use machine screws(small bolts) and lock tite. Spend the money and get the cobolt drill bits, and go slowly with everything, don't rush the job. If you don't have a dremel, get one. If you want to refinish do it when the rifle is in pieces. When drilling the trigger pins out, try not to get into the receiver. Use a vise when trying to get the disconnector spring, your gonna have to drill on the existing trigger group. If you have a problem ask, don't do something stupid and fuck up your gun....PLEASE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitetrashrn 74 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 $400 with the parts?? Friggen score. There is $150 to $200 worth of parts. IMHO I would take my time and install the trigger guard. If needeed you can get a screw plate or use 4 little nuts with locktite. I have the same front grip and I love it. The best advice anyone can give is Take Your Time. There so many conversion tutorials on you tube and on this site. Watch then do. When drilling the receiver take the thick blue masking tape and cover it to save from bumps and scrapes. You can always go back and rivet the trigger guard. You will run across the homemade rivet jig for the trigger. If you are putting in a mag guide drill slow and stragiht and when tapping it use tapping fluid and go real slow 1/4 turn in 1/4 out until done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Awwww... the deer is kissing the bunny... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Awwww... the deer is kissing the bunny... I read that and was like "WTF is he talking about?". I had to go back and see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
305diver 2 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Having an extra set of hands makes it that much easier. leave the Manual Bolt hold lever out.... its not there in the original,it just one more moving part, and spring that can cause problems. if you feel the need for a bho notch your safety lever. good luck welcome to the darkside Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Boss 21 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I'm no pro, but it was my first time converting and I did it : http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=35800 Maybe some of that will help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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