ak74 mags

[polinidad 0]

Just wanting to know if these will work in a saiga. It says russian plum ak74.

 

 

 

Edited November 9, 2005 by polinidad

[SaigaShooter 0]

probably not, the 74 is a different caliber than the 47. I would expect the mag wells to be different dimensions, and the followers are probably a bit different.

[Wolverine 10,360]

polinidad,

 

The 7.62x39 is different from the AK-74 which is 5.45 (or thereabouts). They are not interchangeable.

 

Russian mags are usually sold at a premium. I would not suggest hacking on them or modifying them but rather consider alternatives that cost less and are just as reliable. If you are looking to use AK 74 mags in a Saiga .223 rifle it can be done with mods as per Sheiks conversion advice as attached. I believe they use German Bakelites and change the followers out for Robinson .223.

 

http://www.cross-conn.com/Saiga_Conversion/step_10.htm

 

If you are looking for a 7.62 AK mag that looks like the one pictured and similar to the Russian but can be found for $10-$20 consider the Polish synthetics. Northridge has them for $20. I have bought them for as little as $10 with minor flaws not effecting function.

 

Wolverine

[okie shooter 0]

Another mag if you are useing 223 would be a SAR-3 mag, interordance has them, the follower is right, they are wegners east german steel mags with new followers. The ak-74 round is 5.45x39.

[polinidad 0]

Thanks to all.