Impartial 2 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Here is my tutorial on converting a saiga rifle. I hope this helps. How to convert a Saiga rifle (adding a pistol grip and moving the trigger forward) I hope this helps you guys out. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me Jason@gunpoints.org Thanks 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Good write up with excellent pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
longhorn03 10 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 The more how-to-guides the better. Everyone does it a little different and it really does help the more you read about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a dorsal fin 2 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 I now have no fear doing a conversion thanks to this thread. Now just which caliber to get. 7.62 or 5.56 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Impartial 2 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I recommend the .223 model, I have my own reasons for that. In NY post ban high cap mags are illegal. So I just use the 10 round magazines with it. Also the .223 is much more accurate. It does however all depend on what you want to use the rifle for. Those a two things to consider. Don't forget there is also .308 and 5.45 I believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
abz400 3 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 somebody needs to make this a sticky for other newbies to learn.i'm going to do my first conversion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mokanracer 4 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Thanks for your post. I learned some thing:) I just finished my Saiga 12 and I fought for a long time to get the hold open spring installed. You use a string, thank you for the tip. I have purchased a Saiga 7.62 X 39,,and awaiting delivery, The conversion and parts and procedure appear to look the same as they were for the Saiga 12, Thanks again.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maurice Middleton 4 Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Great tutorial! Only problem I have with it is the brand of beer you're drinkin'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TARE 47 Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Great write up; I hadn't heard of the dental floss technique until this, thanks for that, wish I knew about it before my first conversion. One thing I would add is that when drilling out the pins, it helps to hold them from spinning via needle nose pliers inserted through the opening in the rear where the butt-stock is installed this saved me a bunch of time cause my pins were spinning and no metal was being removed until I used the pliers, maybe my pins weren't in as tightly as others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ripcuda 5 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks for the pictorial and write-up. Came in handy yesterday when I did my conversion. Like TARE mentioned (deja vu)... the dental floss trick for the BHO spring was a big help... and I too had spinning pins while drilling and had to hold them with pliers. I used a PG nut in the receiver (verses the trigger guard w/ built-in PG nut ) and found when my PG was tightened up, the very rear hole from the relocated trigger plate rivet was exposed. It looks like from your pics it's covered by the PG. So I put another small black screw there into the bottom of my Tapco folding stock... extra secure now... bonus! Or I guess you could fill it with a black plug. I also very mildly smoothed out the velcro-looking knurling mark on the receiver and touched it up with the Plasticote Low Gloss Black Engine Block paint (matches very well) when I was painting the bottom. Still noticeable, but much less abrasive. Good resource! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nlacy 692 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 +1 on the floss idea. going to have to try it next time. For me that was the most frustrating part.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tbizzle 18 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 +1 on the floss idea. going to have to try it next time. For me that was the most frustrating part.. Floss idea is great. Luckily someone told me about it when I did my S12 conversion several months back. I can see where that part of the conversion would make you want to bang your head against the wall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spartand003 0 Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) This is one of the best tutorials I've found, anywhere. Great job mate. Edited July 30, 2011 by DrFourton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjj342 632 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I now have no fear doing a conversion thanks to this thread. Now just which caliber to get. 7.62 or 5.56 Finslayer, do your self a favor and get your saiga in a traditional caliber. With a 7.62x39 or 5.45 you will have the option of very cheap mags, and way cheaper ammo than 223. I have a x39 and my selection of mags is awesome. Once you install your bullet guide and file your catch a bit, you can get 12dollar steel mags all day. Im pretty sure its the same with the 5.45. To get quality mags for a 223 you are going to shell out at least 20bucks a mag, because there are no military surplus parts for a 223. Also the x39 round will be just fine out to 200yds. Plus way better hard target penatration. I just cant recommend the 223, it seems like a pain in the ass to get good mags for cheap, which is important to me. I guarantee, if you get a 7.62x39 you will be very happy, even at 100yds with open sights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Impartial 2 Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hey glad you guys got so much use out of the tutorial. I appreciate the compliments. Happy Shooting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
reaper17 1 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thankyou for your effort in making this tutorial. You obviously put a lot of effort in making it clear and detailed. I have done similar tutorials in the world of machinery service, so I have an appreciation for the amount of work and focus involved. I am looking forward to doing my first Saiga soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saigasaki 0 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thanks for posting this tutorial, it is very helpful! The more the merrier!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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