marlborocowboy92 1 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 So I am talking to some guy about saigas and what not and mention that they dont have a large parts market. He then proceeds to tell me I dont knwo what I am talking about and that Saigas have possibly the largest parts market out of any AK variant... So whats the deal? I am assuming this guy is a fool...or I am the fool but from my understanding a lot of parts are not compatible with the rifle like bolts, bolt carriers, extractors, firing pins other than the 5.45 pin and all sorts of stuff I am forgetting... Will someone just let me know whats up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockina 60 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 I believe you are talking (replacement or spare) original parts and he is talking about restoration conversion and add on parts. I think you are BOTH correct !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VladTepes 160 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 A Saiga IS an AK... There are MILLIONS of parts for AK series rifles... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) My understand is that most the AK parts kits will not work for a saiga...if that is what you are asking. Edited June 10, 2010 by Chevyman097 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VladTepes 160 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 My understand is that most the AK parts kits will not work for a saiga...if that is what you are asking. I am not sure what you are all talking about.. maybe I am TOTALLY missing something... with the proper conversion a Saiga will take AK magazines.. there are AK muzzle devices that fit.. AK furniture fits.. AK triggers fit... hell even the AK gas tube fits? so I am not sure what parts you guys are referring to.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) My understand is that most the AK parts kits will not work for a saiga...if that is what you are asking. I am not sure what you are all talking about.. maybe I am TOTALLY missing something... with the proper conversion a Saiga will take AK magazines.. there are AK muzzle devices that fit.. AK furniture fits.. AK triggers fit... hell even the AK gas tube fits? so I am not sure what parts you guys are referring to.. "parts kits" not parts for conversion of your rifle. as in some thing like This. In other words replacement parts/kits. Edited June 10, 2010 by Chevyman097 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VladTepes 160 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 My understand is that most the AK parts kits will not work for a saiga...if that is what you are asking. I am not sure what you are all talking about.. maybe I am TOTALLY missing something... with the proper conversion a Saiga will take AK magazines.. there are AK muzzle devices that fit.. AK furniture fits.. AK triggers fit... hell even the AK gas tube fits? so I am not sure what parts you guys are referring to.. "parts kits" not parts for conversion of your rifle. as in some thing like This. In other words replacement parts/kits. Ah ok missed that in the first post... AKs don't break.. so i dont think you will ever have an issue with needing a new bolt carrier.. lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) My understand is that most the AK parts kits will not work for a saiga...if that is what you are asking. I am not sure what you are all talking about.. maybe I am TOTALLY missing something... with the proper conversion a Saiga will take AK magazines.. there are AK muzzle devices that fit.. AK furniture fits.. AK triggers fit... hell even the AK gas tube fits? so I am not sure what parts you guys are referring to.. "parts kits" not parts for conversion of your rifle. as in some thing like This. In other words replacement parts/kits. AKs don't break.. so i dont think you will ever have an issue with needing a new bolt carrier.. lol Yep and for the price of saigas you can buy a new one then convert. I dont see parts being a problem for me unless Saigas go away, I dont see that happening any time soon, but I would prepare if I felt the need. Im not sure if this is the parts the poster was speaking of, it was kind of vague. But parts kits came to mind. Other than replacement kits, Siagas do have a large market for conversion and accessories. If that is what he is refering to. Although....I guess it all depends on what ones interpretation of large may be. Edited June 10, 2010 by Chevyman097 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marlborocowboy92 1 Posted June 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 I was speaking of replacement parts...I suppose the guy I was talking too could of thought I was talking about a conversion... But from what I understand You can not put in regular AK bolts and shit like that...I am not worried about it I have only shot a few thousand rounds out of my rifle so I probably have a at least 5 more years till something breaks but by then there will probably be saiga parts on the market. I just wish that there where readily available parts for it...but at least saigas are cheap (for now). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leadslinger 37 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 I am with you. It seems RAA is missing a market niche Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VladTepes 160 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I am with you. It seems RAA is missing a market niche its hard to make money selling replacement parts for something engineered so well that it RARELY fails.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tha Dave 0 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I am with you. It seems RAA is missing a market niche its hard to make money selling replacement parts for something engineered so well that it RARELY fails.. I'm guessing that you have never had a run in with murphy's law, you know that one that says any thing that can go wrong will go wrong and will do so at the worst possible time. It would rather have an extra bolt, springs, fireing pin stuff like that just in case, what happens if you get in a car accident and you rifle favorate rifle is damaged slightly bending your BCG? It would be nice to be able to get a replacement one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kope007 14 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I am with you. It seems RAA is missing a market niche its hard to make money selling replacement parts for something engineered so well that it RARELY fails.. I'm guessing that you have never had a run in with murphy's law, you know that one that says any thing that can go wrong will go wrong and will do so at the worst possible time. It would rather have an extra bolt, springs, fireing pin stuff like that just in case, what happens if you get in a car accident and you rifle favorate rifle is damaged slightly bending your BCG? It would be nice to be able to get a replacement one. murphy runs ARs 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VladTepes 160 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I am with you. It seems RAA is missing a market niche its hard to make money selling replacement parts for something engineered so well that it RARELY fails.. I'm guessing that you have never had a run in with murphy's law, you know that one that says any thing that can go wrong will go wrong and will do so at the worst possible time. It would rather have an extra bolt, springs, fireing pin stuff like that just in case, what happens if you get in a car accident and you rifle favorate rifle is damaged slightly bending your BCG? It would be nice to be able to get a replacement one. murphy runs ARs LMFAO! PERFECT POST! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tha Dave 0 Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 I am with you. It seems RAA is missing a market niche its hard to make money selling replacement parts for something engineered so well that it RARELY fails.. I'm guessing that you have never had a run in with murphy's law, you know that one that says any thing that can go wrong will go wrong and will do so at the worst possible time. It would rather have an extra bolt, springs, fireing pin stuff like that just in case, what happens if you get in a car accident and you rifle favorate rifle is damaged slightly bending your BCG? It would be nice to be able to get a replacement one. murphy runs ARs LMFAO! PERFECT POST! That maybe true but he still plays with AKs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
superA 289 Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 I think they would sell a butt load of them. Every guy wants spares even if he doesn't need them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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