rssfndly 14 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hi everyone. I got board and decided to work on a S308. Project started actually quite a while ago. So I have managed to loose the Safety lever. I would like to get a factory replacement but what other types will work?. Still haven't painted it yet. So far I am using an ACE modded receiver block with a push button hinge, Tromix stock, Tapco G2 fire control, Tapco saw PG, and a Tapco front hand guard for now. Going to have Dinzag machine the FSB and I have already threaded the muzzle. Oh and I put a DPMS bayonet lug on just for fun. Any help would be great. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I have a factory 308 safety, pm incoming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 How does one "loose" a safety selector? Mine is knotched to also work as a hasty bolt hold stay open...and I almost ruined it in doing sooss. Good luck trying to find a Saiga specific part. But....I love a good plan. I bet most if not some generic AK safety selectors would work as a starting point. Probably a little bit of fitting required. But...that is why they invented Dremal tools and rosebud welding torches? Hee hee. HB of CJ (old coot) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rssfndly 14 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 It was in the box then it wasn't lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 These things do happen. I was just teasing you. I once lost my Saiga 7.62x51 assembled bolt head. Seems later I found it by doing the Sherlock Holmes thing....had to backpedal with my brain and re-inact exactly what happend when routine got broken and the part...misplaced. Don't laugh please. Finally, out of total pissed off ness, I looked at the bolt carrier. There it was. Seems my lady friend saw the bolt head lying out by itself on the table, wanted to fix supper, and just put it back in the bolt carrier....without telling me. I love that lady! HB of CJ (old coot) 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rssfndly 14 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 No worries. I seem to misplace everything these days. lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rssfndly 14 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks HOG76 You helped solve this issue instantly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadeye 325 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 have you read the safety mod thred I had to weld some metal on mine to make it work properly with the g2 triger. whatever you get make shure it works 100% of the time. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 have you read the safety mod thred I had to weld some metal on mine to make it work properly with the g2 triger. whatever you get make shure it works 100% of the time. Deadeye is correct. You could have a little excessive trigger play with the safety engaged or it could fire while on safe. As far as I know, any other Saiga safety will work and eliminate the problem. My factory 308 worked with just a little play but I'll probably stick one of my spare 7.62x39 safety levers on it when I put back together after painting it. I'll end up with a few of these (7.62x39) levers since I don't use them on my AKAs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rssfndly 14 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I ran into this problem on my last S308 conversion I did for a friend. I think I might have taken my safety out of the box to weld it at work. This was months ago and where it went who knows. To meny gun projects so little time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sapper1371usmc 107 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Most any countries safety levers will work. Ive bought one from Greg at CSS, probably romanian or bulgarian. Works perfect. No welding necessary to fix safety issue. The only difference is the detent is at a different location. Not a problem but it will create a second safety scratch on the receiver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rssfndly 14 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 HOG76 set me up with a factory 308 safety. I just know I will find the one I lost any day now. Oh well spare parts a good to have. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 All you guys must be either old or have a shit ton of guns and gun shit. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sapper1371usmc 107 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) Ripper, did you ever finish your conversion? Edited April 1, 2013 by sapper1371usmc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rssfndly 14 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) I just sent out the FSB to Dinzag and then once I get it instaled and coat the reciever It will be done. I did take it out for a test fire and it ran great. That GGG ammo is clean stuff. I think I may remove the hinge and make it a solid stock, and I may put wood on the front. Edited April 1, 2013 by ripper1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rssfndly 14 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) All you guys must be either old or have a shit ton of guns and gun shit.Not so old but yes to both. I biult 3 FAL's last Saturday. Edited April 1, 2013 by ripper1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rssfndly 14 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Found it. Second day back at work and yep it was in my tool box. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Haha. Losing you mind happens. Ripper did you just beat the front sight off I got my pins out but can't seem to get the front sight off. Talking about the saiga. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rssfndly 14 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 I punched out the pins and used a hard rubber malet and it came off. I may have cut the cap off the front first. Try that then put the muzzle on a phone book and give it a good wack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclejake 428 Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 have you read the safety mod thred I had to weld some metal on mine to make it work properly with the g2 triger. whatever you get make shure it works 100% of the time.Added 2mm Of Tig To My Safety ABC It Worked Like A Charm! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdub23 21 Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 I just put a new Polish selector on mine. Works real good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclejake 428 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Gotta love these 308s! Thankful I bought a buttload of ammo before it went through the roof! I work I'm a large metal tab shop and get the welders to save their round scrap, makes some nice FREE steel targets! I have a huge supply of 6", 8", and 12" plates and there ain't nothing like slappin them with 308 rounds! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3rdgeargrndrr 31 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 the krebs lever is awesome if you lose the original. has the bho notch and index finger lever http://www.midwayusa.com/product/137198/krebs-custom-guns-mk-vi-enhanced-safety-selector-lever-for-ak-47-steel-matte Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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