jimdigriz 580 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Is there any place to get a lower handguard retainer for the Saiga 7.62x39 other than Dinzag? Everything I've gotten from him has worked well, aside from the handguard retainer. (It wants to separate from the handguard at the bottom). I'm looking to replace it. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oliverb 4 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) I don't know about another source but I am certain you will get a ton of positive responses regarding how his guard fits. Mine is perfect and shows no signs of what you describe. Have you discussed this with him? If not, I would suggest doing so. Edited January 3, 2010 by oliverb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimdigriz 580 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I don't know about another source but I am certain you will get a ton of positive responses regarding how his guard fits. Mine is perfect and shows no signs of what you describe. Have you discussed this with him? No, and I don't mean to suggest he puts out a crappy product. It may be that I just got a bad one, or am doing something wrong. I'll send him and email, but I'd still like to hear about alternatives. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GerryV 14 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 You didn't say which handguard you're using, but my K-var lower handguard had a gap at the bottom. The metal that protrudes out of the end of the handguard was too long and was keeping the retainer from sitting flush. A few minutes of grinding and trial fitting took care of the gap as mine now butts up flush with the end of the handguard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sailor 6 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Not helping, just adding more questions to the OP's original. I'm watching for more alternatives also, and do wonder if the HG retainer grooves on the (apparently) military barrel mean anything for what HG's work, and how retained. I currently have the original Saiga HG, heavily vented. I do like it, just looking to learn more. sailor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oliverb 4 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 My '09 Saiga 7.62 has the threaded barrel and lower HG grooves on the barrel. I used a K-Var lower HG along with Dinzag's retainer. Everything fit fine w/o the need for mods. Sure is a puzzle why that is happening on yours. Hope you get it straightened out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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