Loricatus 0 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hello everyone, I am looking into putting a bullet guide on my Saiga .223 so that I can hopefully get cheaper magazines. My problem is that I am not doing a conversion to more of a traditional AK on my rifle. I am looking for more of the low profile Dragunov look.. so I don't want a big ol 30 round mag hanging out.. Just seems like it would look goofy. Does anyone know there are many 10-15 round AK 47 mags for a decent price for a .223? Or should I just deal with a 30 round or stick with Saiga specific mags? I've done a little bit of searching and haven't found any that aren't more than the regular Saiga mags. Was wondering if maybe you can direct me to desired mags, if they exist. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulcan16 971 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 No bullet guide required. http://www.mississippiautoarms.com/saiga-223-polymer-15-rd-mag-sgm-tactical-surefire-p-355.html?zenid=43acbbd8bf6505536f5021497b33dc87 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old SF MJT 7 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Given the parameters you have set out, you have two RELATIVELY low-cost options: Stick with the stock Saiga mags (they are plenty robust & commonly available at a fair price if you shop around). Or: the SGM line which offers 5, 10, 15 & 20 rounders (as well as 25 & 30 rounders) to meet your specific requirements (I'm not as certain about their robustness & they can be pricey! But they offer you a few more options. Either way, you will not need a bullet guide. As always, YMMV. Old SF MJT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loricatus 0 Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Yeah, that's the thing.. Saiga/Surefire mags are usually at least 30 bucks.. Which I know isn't bad.. but you can get a lot of AK mags for 10-15 bucks it seems like? So that's one of the main reasons I was thinking of getting it to take AK mags, because its a little cheaper. Plus that way if SHTF, AK mags are a little more common and my dad has a ton of AK mags. But the main reason to be honest, is cost. Who doesn't like paying less? So are there inexpensive 10-15 round AK mags that I am missing, or am I just going to have to stick with the Sock/Saiga stuff? I may still do the bullet guide regardless just so it takes AK mags, and modify my Saiga/Surefire mags slightly so they will work with the bullet guide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NickWhite 7 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 I've got a bunch of SGM 10 rounders, they seem pretty solid. Personally I think the S223 should just use Saiga 223 magazines they maybe a little pricey but they last forever, and feed and function every time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikebaker1129 19 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I am not sure how things are in your area, but I have not seen any $10-15 .223 AK mags in a long time ! You can sometimes find some 7.62X39 mm Ak mags in the $15-20 range,but that is a different caliber magazine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) There are several cheap US made .223 AK mags in the $10-15 range. Tapco Galil and Promag .223 AK mags are both dirt cheap and will work with the Saiga, but both require a bullet guide. Don't bother with the Promag Saiga magazines with the built-in bullet guide. They're notorious for the bullet guide snapping off. Unfortunately, none of those are available in less than 30-rd versions so far as I know. Bulgarian Circle-10 5, 10, and 20 round 5.56 magazines pop up now and then in auctions and from K-VAR. Or do the AR mag conversion and use cheap AR mags with your choice of round count. If nothing else, the SGMs will work fine, but probably the most expensive option. Edited June 13, 2013 by mancat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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