eseaton 2 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) What works well for a forearm on a 8" Saiga-12 SBS? Ideas, pics, and sources appreciated. Thanks eseaton Edited March 15, 2009 by eseaton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1Andy2 5 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 whoa! 8 inches? Dang I'd like to see that when it's done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joelrod47 373 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 whoa! 8 inches? Dang I'd like to see that when it's done. ..............lots of pics of 8" guns on the Forum !!! Just look around a little............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raidersfan_5544 57 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I have been asking myself the same question. The only two I have seen are either the one that is on the S17 ( whitch looks like a short galil style ) or the full size galil forend. I have noticed that when people use the full size galil hand guard on the 8in barrel the hand guard extends past the gas block. Anyone can correct me if Im wrong. I have never uploaded a pic before so I hope it works and I hope no one gets mad if I use a pic of thier gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Tromix makes a guard especially for the 8" gun: the one on the left above. I'm weird though and prefer the long handguard. The Tapco Galil suits my taste as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eseaton 2 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Tromix makes a guard especially for the 8" gun: the one on the left above. I'm weird though and prefer the long handguard. The Tapco Galil suits my taste as well. Bob, Does anything have to be done to the Tapco Galil to make it fit the 8" build? Thanks for the info. eseaton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I think you just drill for the screw, but can't remember..maybe Tony will see this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I really like the shortened galil style foregrip that battlerifle G3 makes. the wood really looks different on these due to everyone traditionaly covering them in evil black or rails. Nothing against that, but i like someone who goes against the grain, with wood grain on a shorty shotty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eseaton 2 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Nailbomb, Do you have any pics of the wood foregrip installed on a 8" version? What would you have to do to adapt it for installation? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) I don't have any pics of it but i swear i've seen one on here i was drooling over... give me a little bit to search and if i find it i'll amend it to this post... Owner is User "Banshee" And i do believe thats sexy. Edited March 16, 2009 by Nailbomb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eseaton 2 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I don't have any pics of it but i swear i've seen one on here i was drooling over... give me a little bit to search and if i find it i'll amend it to this post... Owner is User "Banshee" And i do believe thats sexy. Thanks Nailbomb. I will try to contact Banshee. eseaton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raidersfan_5544 57 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 BobAsh when using the full length hand guard on the 8in barrel dosen't the hand guard extend past the gas block and hk front sight leaving a space. Aslo on the tromix web site in the full auto vid it looks like some one used the space between the gas block and the full length hand guard to install the krebs front sight(makes lower bolts on krebs front to be hidden in hand guard, looks nice) I also was wondering how this person extended the gas block on his shorty to make it fill that space on the full size hand guard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
headshot 52 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 An MP5 handguard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PinkFloyd 63 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I don't understand the point of firearms shorter than your... Or did I miss something? haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raidersfan_5544 57 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 What do you mean a MP5 hand guard? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KROSS FA 14 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I am currently working on a railed hand guard for the 8" Saiga Tromix S-17's. I just got my business section set up and will put up some drawings/teasers towards the end of the week. I should also have an idea on pricing around that time as well. Right now I'm looking at an approximate production run of mid to late next month but that's not set in stone just yet. I'll keep everyone updated. Thanks, Zach Quote Link to post Share on other sites
headshot 52 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 What do you mean a MP5 hand guard? From an MP5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raidersfan_5544 57 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I know what a MP5 hand guard is I just didn't know that one could be used on a 8in shorty. I have seen hk hand guards on longer barrels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 BobAsh when using the full length hand guard on the 8in barrel dosen't the hand guard extend past the gas block and hk front sight leaving a space. Aslo on the tromix web site in the full auto vid it looks like some one used the space between the gas block and the full length hand guard to install the krebs front sight(makes lower bolts on krebs front to be hidden in hand guard, looks nice) I also was wondering how this person extended the gas block on his shorty to make it fill that space on the full size hand guard. Yeah it leaves a space, but it never bothered me. Some guys turn and weld on an extension to the gas plug. On mine I'm going a different way, here's a sneak peek, I should be posting the completion of the project next week: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gmorgan 2 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 BobAsh when using the full length hand guard on the 8in barrel dosen't the hand guard extend past the gas block and hk front sight leaving a space. Aslo on the tromix web site in the full auto vid it looks like some one used the space between the gas block and the full length hand guard to install the krebs front sight(makes lower bolts on krebs front to be hidden in hand guard, looks nice) I also was wondering how this person extended the gas block on his shorty to make it fill that space on the full size hand guard. Yeah it leaves a space, but it never bothered me. Some guys turn and weld on an extension to the gas plug. On mine I'm going a different way, here's a sneak peek, I should be posting the completion of the project next week: Hmmm interesting thought ya got there bob, what do ya think abot a small say fenix AA battery sized led flashlight with a remote tac switch attached to one of the newer gas plugs in that space ? Hint Hint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hmmm interesting thought ya got there bob, what do ya think abot a small say fenix AA battery sized led flashlight with a remote tac switch attached to one of the newer gas plugs in that space ? Hint Hint I guess you could make that work, but an AA light is only gonna give you about 30-40 lumens. That head has a Cree 3 watt emitter rated @ 145 lumens. The batteries (and switch) will be in the VFG. It will light up those varmints like a headlight. I'll make a thread about it once I've tested it thoroughly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vbrtrmn 167 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I don't understand the point of firearms shorter than your... |--------------------------| This is not eight inches! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PinkFloyd 63 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I don't understand the point of firearms shorter than your... |--------------------------| This is not eight inches! BAHAHA I'm only playing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joelrod47 373 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 That looks really great, Bob !!! Very integral to the overall look of the gun !! Jeez, it's gonna light 'em up like a Kreig light !! Very cool !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gmorgan 2 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) Hmmm interesting thought ya got there bob, what do ya think abot a small say fenix AA battery sized led flashlight with a remote tac switch attached to one of the newer gas plugs in that space ? Hint Hint I guess you could make that work, but an AA light is only gonna give you about 30-40 lumens. That head has a Cree 3 watt emitter rated @ 145 lumens. The batteries (and switch) will be in the VFG. It will light up those varmints like a headlight. I'll make a thread about it once I've tested it thoroughly. Check this light out Bob, its 1 AA and rates 120 lumen with a cree led also, not sure if a remote switch can be had for it though is the only problem. https://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cP...products_id=466 Edited March 18, 2009 by gmorgan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gmorgan 2 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hmmm interesting thought ya got there bob, what do ya think abot a small say fenix AA battery sized led flashlight with a remote tac switch attached to one of the newer gas plugs in that space ? Hint Hint I guess you could make that work, but an AA light is only gonna give you about 30-40 lumens. That head has a Cree 3 watt emitter rated @ 145 lumens. The batteries (and switch) will be in the VFG. It will light up those varmints like a headlight. I'll make a thread about it once I've tested it thoroughly. OIC now Bob DUHHHH , sometime's I'm a lil slow on the pickup lol, you have only attached emitter on top, the batterys and switch you have separate from the top light assembly and your going to run lead wires from the head to the battery box in the VG, very nice idea, now I gotta call Tony and have him put one of the longer fore grips in with my S-17 before he ships, I'm gonna blame this one on you of course lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Check this light out Bob, its 1 AA and rates 120 lumen with a cree led also, not sure if a remote switch can be had for it though is the only problem. Two modes of output, selected by turning the bezel: General Mode: 9 lumens (34hrs) -> 47 lumens (6hrs) -> 94 lumens (2.2hrs) -> SOS Turbo Mode: 120 lumens (1.5hrs) -> Strobe Yeah, you have to read the specs carefully. The highest level of continuous output is 47 lumens. "SOS" and "Strobe" are intermittent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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