saigabryan 0 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I am about to do the PG conversion to my Saiga 7.62x39. A buddy of mine who has done several of them told me that if I want a side folding skeleton stock that I would have to weld on the back plate to do so. I am an aspiring welder but I still am unsure if chopping and welding on my new saiga is what I want to do. I see there are internal receiver blocks from CSS and tac47 that seem like I could get around the plate and would slide in like the original stock minus some tang removal. Is there some reason this would be a bad choice? The only down side I can see is that it might extend the length a hair vs. the plate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mav 459 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I used a DPH internal block on my S308, and am very happy with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
padenbrown 2 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 i used the internal block that has the holes to put srews through the origional rivet holes that held in stock trigger, looks good on gun and gets rid of the holes, but need to put some lock tite on it cause after shooting about 100 goose loads this weekend i noticed they had came extremely loose. only problem other than that is that it is kinda hard to put pg nut in, cobra said that he notches the ones he used to that the pg nut fits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elvis christ 451 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 If you know how to weld, it doesn't seem like it would be very difficult. I imagine that you'd cut/grind off the tang, which you'll have to do with an internal receiver block anyhow, and then weld the plate on. I don't know if this is how it works, I guess you could also remove the entire rear trunnion. I use an ACE internal block on my S12. It works pretty well, but there are better options available now, as mentioned above. You have to file the ACE unit to fit, and it's only secured with one bolt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Klassy Kalashnikov 1,393 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 One of the members here welded his on. If you are confident in your welding you should give it a try. If not, the screw in versions work good too, like browneye said just make sure you use loc-tite. One of the members here did this one, I forget who it was though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThirtyAughtSix 101 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 The internal receiver block types work pretty good if you get the one with holes to put screws through the receiver. Me having a S308, had to drill holes as those two (the reason why a 308 is the easiest to convert... fuckers...) are absent on the S308. If you aren't that great at welding, go with the internal block method, just make sure you get the one with pre-tapped holes that line up with the two holes left after conversion. From experience, if you just go the route of the single vertical bolt/nut, you stock will work its way loose after not too many shots and you will be left with an AK pistol, that you have to promptly rip into pieces unless you have a pistol permit and a manufactures license of some sort... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saigabryan 0 Posted June 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Well it sounds like the internal receiver is an ok option, just get the one with side holes and use loc-tite. I have only been welding for about a year so I guess if I am not happy with it, I could always go back and weld on the piece after I am totally confidant in my welding skills. I think I could do it now but I have also turned other welding projects into some sort of melted abstract art. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parf 19 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 My auto mechanic welded the Etac heavy duty backplate on, and welded up the extra holes in the receiver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishwithagun 1 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) Well it sounds like the internal receiver is an ok option, just get the one with side holes and use loc-tite. I have only been welding for about a year so I guess if I am not happy with it, I could always go back and weld on the piece after I am totally confidant in my welding skills. I think I could do it now but I have also turned other welding projects into some sort of melted abstract art. Pay someone 30 dollars to do it for you it is worth it the block with lock tite will still loosin up when you go shooting bring an allen wrench Edited March 7, 2012 by fishwithagun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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