CrankyYankee 4 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Hi Guys, new member, long time reader! I am looking for a quick place to score a 5.45/39 Saiga! I want to be able to convert in myself and cost is important, but I kind of need it in a hurry for training. I would love to do business with board vendors, if practical/possible! Any leads? Also, I have heard of both Saiga Tec and Trommix DIY Trigger guards. What are the pros and cons of both and will they work on the 5.45/29mm? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
essohbe 47 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 I am looking for a quick place to score a 5.45/39 Saiga! I want to be able to convert in myself and cost is important, but I kind of need it in a hurry for training. They're supposed to be coming at the end of October, but we'll see... I would love to do business with board vendors, if practical/possible! Any leads? Yea me too, the FFLs around me will probably want $500 for a damn sporter Saiga. Eff that. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrankyYankee 4 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 I am looking for a quick place to score a 5.45/39 Saiga! I want to be able to convert in myself and cost is important, but I kind of need it in a hurry for training. They're supposed to be coming at the end of October, but we'll see... I would love to do business with board vendors, if practical/possible! Any leads? Yea me too, the FFLs around me will probably want $500 for a damn sporter Saiga. Eff that. Thanks for the answer! I had considered the Century import from the standpoint time and availability but had heard that they used a 5.56mm barrel and thus the accuracy blows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Not always true... the 545x39 Bulgy from Centerfiresystems was reviewed abit on here and deemed GREAT for under $380.. Built on new Nodak Spud receiver with new US made bbl.. sending OP a PM note with link. Al 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Welcome to the forum Cranky Yankee. You might want to check Peach State Arms, they are great guys to deal with and a vendor. As of the last time I checked, Tromix does not make a DIY Triggerguard to fit rifles. SaigaTechUSA makes a trigger guard for rifles, I think it will fit the 5.45x39mm. I would call on both vendors for the final word on what works with their product. Tromix is a long time vendor here. The owner of Saiga Tech is a member. If you have any more rifle questions please feel free to call on me. HTH! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob-cubed 74 Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) I'm one of the guys 100% happy with my Century Bulgy if you're in a hurry to get a '74. But I've owned enough of CAI's guns to realize I may have just gotten lucky. A couple people have complained of keyholing but they seem to be the minority. Most reviews are positive, just can't beat it for the price. Barrels are not chrome lined, but accuracy is excellent... at least out of mine. The Bulgy kits are high quality, if you want some piece of mind look for a better builder and buy a completed from them instead. It'll just cost a bit more. Good luck finding a Saiga 5.45 right now. Post a WTB on the board and keep an eye on Gun Broker. Saigas of most calibers are out of stock everywhere til the next shipment comes in (hopefully next month). Apparently the importer has been in negotiations with Izhmash over cost so it might get pushed back if the can't settle. We'll get more, no one knows exactly when. Edited September 24, 2010 by rob-cubed 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesavery22 54 Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=191803562 Great guy to work with. Got mine last week. Good communication over the phone. Gave me a UPS tracking# right away. Believe he has a hand full left. At least one as of time of this post... Price shipped is on par with the normal places too. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 OP send me an PM or IM, I have found some. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrankyYankee 4 Posted September 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Thanks guys! I have a few leads, I will tell you how it goes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrankyYankee 4 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Thanks Guys, that was easy! I have one on order! I would to like to thank the members that wrote me with sources, it really does take a village to build a rifle! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
essohbe 47 Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 If it isn't a huge secret, where'd you find one at? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L5K 162 Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I am looking for a quick place to score a 5.45/39 Saiga! I want to be able to convert in myself and cost is important, but I kind of need it in a hurry for training. They're supposed to be coming at the end of October, but we'll see... I would love to do business with board vendors, if practical/possible! Any leads? Yea me too, the FFLs around me will probably want $500 for a damn sporter Saiga. Eff that. Thanks for the answer! I had considered the Century import from the standpoint time and availability but had heard that they used a 5.56mm barrel and thus the accuracy blows. Just avoid US made barrels like the plague and you will be fine as far as a 5.45 barrel goes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon09 22 Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 OP send me an PM or IM, I have found some. Give it up. Where did you find some? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rigrat 7 Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Beware of the Century bulgy 5.45 rifles. It is hit and miss with them. Mine doesn't keyhole all the time but will through keyholes at times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
essohbe 47 Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Oh. I see, no Saigas to be found, just any AK74. Then yeah... beware the curse of CAI! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrankyYankee 4 Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Well guys I have my new rifle! It is very nice and I am told somewhat rare with the Y marks. It has no pin holes as I am told that some do, but I would not think that would be legal. So I am happy, as to where I got it, well I need to check with the person that gave me the information on the source. He asked me not to devulge the seller. I will check with him and get back with you if he is OK with it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Congrats.. CrankyYankee.. a 545x39 SAIGA with Y stamp would be RARE.. NON-EXISTENT.. NO ONE HAS ONE.. A 545x39 Bulgy or ?? would have the Y stamp.. Pics with the Y stamp and the side panel in full would prove/dis-prove. Most have the single X and single sideways y but not the XTRA 'Y'. Let see the new beauty.. stoked for you either way.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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