r3d 0 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hi i just recently got my hands on the saiga 7.62x39 and thinking about making a conversion, thus a few points I need to clear out 1) If i want to put original AK hand guards, can I just replace gas tube (bulgarian, or other), will this fit saiga gas block? I know i need a lower retainer too, any other parts needed? 2) Polishing parts. I plan on getting tapco single hook FCG polished, is there gonna be any benefit from this, should I get other parts polished or maybe not do it at all? 3) I'm kind of new to the gun game, and not sure if i should keep BHO or not? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hi. 1. Yes, and no. Other than the hand guards, of course. There are a few different lower HG retainers. 2. I wouldn't polish the trigger until I checked the pull as is. If you feel the need after that, it's easy to pull it back out and polish. I don't care for an overly light trigger on an HD gun myself. 3. Personal preference entirely. I have it on 2 of mine and not on the other 2. Guess I'm bipolar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
r3d 0 Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 So, for the upper hand guard I'll be fine with just replacing a gas tube? Thank you for the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hdskumm 39 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 get an ak-74 gas tube if you can, you'll more than likely have to make some adjustments to an ak-47 style. http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/77573-russian-ak-gas-tube-wont-fit/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bws1 58 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I had a bad experience with the bho on my 7.62 after I converted it. The piece would out of position and cause the bolt to get jammed open. But that's just me. However, I'd hang on to it, if you do decide to pull it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjglaw 1 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 The secret is to notch the BHO lever if you need to-you may not-and put a slight bend on the tip of the BHO spring that sits on the lever. You will find an illustration and instructions somewhere on the forum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.