plasticman 0 Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 I have a Saiga SGL 10 Sporter(7.62x39)that I am converting back to an Ak 47 clone. Looking to replace the front sight block, so that I can install the slant muzzle brake. My question is this: Can I use a standard AK 47 front sight block and just re-thread the barrel to the 14mmx1 LH? I see on some sights that they sell front sight blocks for Saiga conversions. Then they sell standard AK front sight blocks. Should all be the same, right? Any help would greatly be appreciated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stnls1911 55 Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 My question is this: Can I use a standard AK 47 front sight block and just re-thread the barrel to the 14mmx1 LH? If memory serves me right, the Saiga's use an AK-74 FSB and GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticman 0 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 My question is this: Can I use a standard AK 47 front sight block and just re-thread the barrel to the 14mmx1 LH? If memory serves me right, the Saiga's use an AK-74 FSB and GB. your right, it does have the AK74 FSB on it. I'd like to go ahead and put the slant muzzle brake on the rifle, I cannot do that unless I ~ remove the whole FSB block off OR cut off only the 24mm X 1.5 thread and re-thread the barrel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-//one_man_army//- 0 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 My question is this: Can I use a standard AK 47 front sight block and just re-thread the barrel to the 14mmx1 LH? If memory serves me right, the Saiga's use an AK-74 FSB and GB. your right, it does have the AK74 FSB on it. I'd like to go ahead and put the slant muzzle brake on the rifle, I cannot do that unless I ~ remove the whole FSB block off OR cut off only the 24mm X 1.5 thread and re-thread the barrel. I have a Saiga 7.62 rifle also and thought about doing the same thing. You could just thread the site-block instead. Dinzag sells threaded site-blocks, but from what I gather from two different gunsmiths, you can't take the stock front site off, unless you cut it. Instead of doing that, I figured I would just thread mine. Besides, depending on what state you reside in, threading a barrel is a felony, unless you make the break permanent. If you thread the site-block, it's not a felony, since it's separate from the barrel. Pretty good idea huh? From what I gather from the smith I talked to, the 3X9 break they had was supposed to be 70% upwards more efficient than any stock AK break. Some food for thought..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticman 0 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) My question is this: Can I use a standard AK 47 front sight block and just re-thread the barrel to the 14mmx1 LH? If memory serves me right, the Saiga's use an AK-74 FSB and GB. your right, it does have the AK74 FSB on it. I'd like to go ahead and put the slant muzzle brake on the rifle, I cannot do that unless I ~ remove the whole FSB block off OR cut off only the 24mm X 1.5 thread and re-thread the barrel. I have a Saiga 7.62 rifle also and thought about doing the same thing. You could just thread the site-block instead. Dinzag sells threaded site-blocks, but from what I gather from two different gunsmiths, you can't take the stock front site off, unless you cut it. Instead of doing that, I figured I would just thread mine. Besides, depending on what state you reside in, threading a barrel is a felony, unless you make the break permanent. If you thread the site-block, it's not a felony, since it's separate from the barrel. Pretty good idea huh? From what I gather from the smith I talked to, the 3X9 break they had was supposed to be 70% upwards more efficient than any stock AK break. Some food for thought..... Thanks for the reply one_man_army. I was thinking of cutting it off OR remove the pins and twist it off. I will try to twist it off first, Id like to save the sight if possible. Threading the barrel is a felony in some states? ( I have not heard of that one before) These stupid laws keep surprising me, don,t know why, but they do. They do not make a slant brake that threads on a 24mm X 1.5 RH thread. If they did, it would look pretty bizarre on the rifle. The compensator I have on there now, works well. I just want to change it up, cosmetically. Edited January 31, 2011 by plasticman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parkerson 9 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Dremel is your friend. Just cut it off and put one of these on...... Edit: removed my topic-incorrect pics Edited January 31, 2011 by Parkerson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KC913 324 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Dremel is your friend. Just cut it off and put one of these on...... The Arsenal SGL10 comes with the 24mm FSB already installed. He's wanting to revert back to 14x1LH threading. Plasticman, If you decide to sell the Arsenal 7.62x39 muzzle brake that came on the rifle, let me know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parkerson 9 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Dremel is your friend. Just cut it off and put one of these on...... The Arsenal SGL10 comes with the 24mm FSB already installed. He's wanting to revert back to 14x1LH threading. Plasticman, If you decide to sell the Arsenal 7.62x39 muzzle brake that came on the rifle, let me know. Gotcha....I misunderstood. But I'm still staying friends with my Dremel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticman 0 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Dremel is your friend. Just cut it off and put one of these on...... The Arsenal SGL10 comes with the 24mm FSB already installed. He's wanting to revert back to 14x1LH threading. Plasticman, If you decide to sell the Arsenal 7.62x39 muzzle brake that came on the rifle, let me know. Hi tin man I will keep you posted about the muzzle brake. Since your the first one to ask, you will get first dibs if I decide to part with it. Thanks for the replies guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superhawk138 202 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 2nd dibs. I will trade my standard saiga FSB and 14-1 left hand slant brake for your 74 style fsb if you decide and if KC913 doesn't take get it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
conundrum 1 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'd like to go ahead and put the slant muzzle brake on the rifle, I cannot do that unless I ~ remove the whole FSB block off OR cut off only the 24mm X 1.5 thread and re-thread the barrel. I did just that, cut the 24mm thread off and cut new 14x1 on the muzzle, which is ok where I live Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticman 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) 2nd dibs. I will trade my standard saiga FSB and 14-1 left hand slant brake for your 74 style fsb if you decide and if KC913 doesn't take get it. superhawk138, that would of been a great swap, however I already ordered the sight and muzzle brake. any other offers would greatly be considered. Any extra saiga mags? hmmmm Edited February 1, 2011 by plasticman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocinante 100 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) you can't take the stock front site off, unless you cut it. Unless they have changed in the last 3 years you can knock it off. I did. There is a pin that fits into a recess in the barrel you have to drift out IIRC. Banged it up so bad I didn't want to put it back on. Rely on my red dot. I am going to change that though. Need iron backups. Edited February 2, 2011 by rocinante Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KC913 324 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 If you don't plan on re-using it, just dremel it along the sides, give it a couple whacks with a rubber mallet and it will come right off in 2 pieces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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