Trespasser 7 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I am finishing up a Saiga 12 front latch install for a Russian polymer side folder. There are some modifications which are required for the forearm. One is a hole for the latch spring and the other is a quarter circle cutout for what I assume is the retaining clip. The first diagram in the attached file shows the hole and cutout dimensions. I am having a tough time visualizing how the retaining clip fits into this cut out. I am also unsure of what depth this cut out needs to be. My question is: Does anyone have pictures of a forearm / handguard that has this modification or can someone explain the need for the cut out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 It isn't on the forearm, it is on the left side of the receiver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trespasser 7 Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Let me add some pictures for clarification. As you can see, I already have the rectangular hole for the latch as well as the pin hole in place. The only cutting / drilling left is in the handguard. The retaining clip goes in through the front side of the receiver and has a small tab which will interfere with the handguard. Am curious why the diagram shows the handguard having a quarter circle cut out versus a simple square notch where the clip is located. One of the pictures has the spring hole and cut out marked in pencil on the handguard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregomega 929 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 From this thread: http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/63859-sending-one-of-my-saiga-12s-off-to-be-sexyd-up/page-3 There is this picture: Thanks be to KC913 for the info also, the very top of the diagram is for the handguard, the two lower decriptions are for the receiver cut outs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trespasser 7 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 OK. That makes sense. Some handguards must have the quarter circle groove molded into them. Thanks AZG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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