Fitty% 808 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 I've edited the first post to include the how to video.....hope you guys like it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ec4321 113 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Yo 50. That's amazing work. Awesome video. I have to tell you, it's beyond my abilities. I don't have mill. There's alot of handy folks around here, so I may be in the minority, but I suspect others would be willing to pay for a setup forend with the hardware. I know I would. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fitty% 808 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Yo 50. That's amazing work. Awesome video. I have to tell you, it's beyond my abilities. I don't have mill. There's alot of handy folks around here, so I may be in the minority, but I suspect others would be willing to pay for a setup forend with the hardware. I know I would. Yeah Ive thought about offering to do it for a small fee but it can be done with a hacksaw or a Dremel. Maybe Magpul will see my video and make one for the Saiga-12....we can hope right lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ec4321 113 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 I think the tough parts are the connection tab you milled out of metal and then getting the counter sunk mouting surfaces milled out of the forend. Sure... cutting the crap out of the middle of the guard is the easy part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skebe 0 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 What safety selector is that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdtravers 637 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Im uploading the video now so as soon as its done I'll edit the first post and put it there. Looks good! You need an extended mag release!! PM me your address and I will send you one. Jack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rnemhrd 165 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Im uploading the video now so as soon as its done I'll edit the first post and put it there. Looks good! You need an extended mag release!! PM me your address and I will send you one. Jack I bet he just wanted everyone to know what cool shit was on his gun too. Very nice. Nice how to vid. Edited October 8, 2012 by rnemhrd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rs51085 136 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 now that is how you do a how to video! i think its you best video yet. great job. keep them coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vitamink 90 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Excellent tutorial! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Nice work BlkHawk! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SICARIO 26 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Great video! As an alternative for the tab, you can buy a piece of aluminum stock from home depot that is 1/8" x 1/2" that will fit into the slot on the handguard (that's what I ended up using). Since I have a top rail on mine, my handguard sits a little lower so the tab doesn't have to bend, but I do have to have a spacer under the gasblock. I'm going to try and build a recoil lug into this spacer to work double duty. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaZorro 401 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Like I said in the other thread, great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) This took me back to when I went to machining school. I miss that old Bridgeport mill and the Cincinnati lathe I used. I don't miss the 22 ft bed Poland lathe much though. None of the controls were in English, lol. I was always slow on it, but nobody else could run it. The work looks great and I have a great appreciation for your ingenuity. Very well done. When I give a compliment like that, it really means something and it was earned. Edited October 9, 2012 by evlblkwpnz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fitty% 808 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 This took me back to when I went to machining school. I miss that old Bridgeport mill and the Cincinnati lathe I used. I don't miss the 22 ft bed Poland lathe much though. None of the controls were in English, lol. I was always slow on it, but nobody else could run it. The work looks great and I have a great appreciation for your ingenuity. Very well done. When I give a compliment like that, it really means something and it was earned. Thank you sir Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm seriously considering this, though my SAW grip is by Tapco. Anyone know how the green Magpul furniture matches up with Tapco's green? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fitty% 808 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 In part two of this "how to" video Im going to show that I had to reengineer the "receiver tab" for the forend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,930 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'm seriously considering this, though my SAW grip is by Tapco. Anyone know how the green Magpul furniture matches up with Tapco's green? They looked pretty good match on my cousin, Salt's, setup. He got everything in Tapco OD and then switched out for an aluminum tube, folder and MOE stock. They look like they go together. Good thread- I do like the look and feel of many of magpull's products. Most of the time though it seems like people are doing a lateral move just to be jumping on a trend when they swap out parts to magpull. This one though, looks great. I don't like a fat grip and that looks stylish and comfortable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) Thanks GF. Here's what I've got right now: The Intrafuse HG is slim, and the Magpul AFG fits it nicely, but so long as an AFG can go on the 870 HG, I'd be all over that. Edited October 10, 2012 by Corbin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,930 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 This is the best video you have done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fitty% 808 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) This is the best video you have done. Thanks.....I plan on only getting better sir! I have another "drum fun" video to upload and the next video we are planning on doing is a very good video on one handed and two handed manipulation of the Saiga-12 weapon system...maybe some AR and side arm. Edited October 10, 2012 by BLK-HWK-VET Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Dual 43 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 I got some 1/2"x1/8" aluminum flat-stock at the hardware store yesterday, and a Magpul 870 fore end on order. I got some Devcon epoxy, formulated for extra plastic adhesion. I think what I'll do is put notches or teeth in the aluminum bar that slides into the Magpul's groove with a file, and seat in there with the epoxy, and that should provide a good solid hold, and one less fastener I'll have to deal with. I'm also thinking about trying to get a washer red-hot with a propane torch, and pressing it into the Magpul's slot for the screw that connects to the underside of the FSB and gas port area, since I don't have a mill to easily or neatly relieve that area otherwise. Then trim away the melted plastic with an exacto knife. Since my furniture color scheme is black, I figure I'll have more leeway with this approach. Then after seeing how it all holds up, I'll tap the aluminum tab that goes into the receiver and the receiver for a button head hex screw if need be, but I'm hoping for an interference fit. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fitty% 808 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 I got some 1/2"x1/8" aluminum flat-stock at the hardware store yesterday, and a Magpul 870 fore end on order. I got some Devcon epoxy, formulated for extra plastic adhesion. I think what I'll do is put notches or teeth in the aluminum bar that slides into the Magpul's groove with a file, and seat in there with the epoxy, and that should provide a good solid hold, and one less fastener I'll have to deal with. I'm also thinking about trying to get a washer red-hot with a propane torch, and pressing it into the Magpul's slot for the screw that connects to the underside of the FSB and gas port area, since I don't have a mill to easily or neatly relieve that area otherwise. Then trim away the melted plastic with an exacto knife. Since my furniture color scheme is black, I figure I'll have more leeway with this approach. Then after seeing how it all holds up, I'll tap the aluminum tab that goes into the receiver and the receiver for a button head hex screw if need be, but I'm hoping for an interference fit. Good idea!.....I see your in Milwaukee....thats where Im from. I grew up in Wauwatosa. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Dual 43 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 West Allis here. Although WI wasn't on course to get CCW, I'd have seriously considered moving by now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fitty% 808 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 West Allis here. Although WI wasn't on course to get CCW, I'd have seriously considered moving by now. I went to West Allis Central! Does WI have CCW? I have mine and I'll be up there for X-mas and was wondering....last I heard it was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
filthygovemploye 64 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 ya they just passed it this year! its a great worded law too i think. very favorable to owners... i grew up in the wi rapids, tomah area....REPRESENT!!! good work btw, since magpul is given the ak the HK treatment (it sucks and they hate it) we will be stuck diy'ing it... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moose421 0 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 I love the look of this. Yes WI does have CCW. Wisconsin Rapids here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Dual 43 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 West Allis here. Although WI wasn't on course to get CCW, I'd have seriously considered moving by now. I went to West Allis Central! Does WI have CCW? I have mine and I'll be up there for X-mas and was wondering....last I heard it was. Yeah, I worded that badly. I meant to say I'd have seriously considered moving if WI wasn't on course to get CCW back in 2010 after the elections. It passed, and went into effect last Nov. Been carrying since. I live about 7 blocks from Central. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aust 10 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Great work looks good!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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