amd6547 2 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 (edited) I bought this 5.45 a couple years ago when they were cheap. Shot it in OEM trim and wouldn't have minded keeping it that way...the standard configuration fit me well, and I liked how it handled. The standard trigger, despised by so many, got better and better as I used it. I also made a habit of lubing the contact points of the linkage. Well, with the recent attempt to ban the semis's we all love to shoot, I decided to do the conversion. I reasoned that if there were a ban, existing rifles would be grandfathered, and there would be no new ones. The conversion itself was easy. I used parts from CSS, and they all went right on. Even the bullet guide was pretty easy. I did that freehand with a hand drill. The front handguard will be the next step. I will be using a bolt on retainer, yet to be chosen. Probably, I will use a conventional AK handguard. While I like the poly furniture, if I find a good deal on laminated wood front and back, I may go that way. Not a big fan of the SAW grip...it handles great, but just doesn't float my boat in the looks department. Edited June 8, 2013 by amd6547 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
onehappycampster 25 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Looks great. Have you thought any about the MI Siaga handguard? A retainer isn't needed. The pistol grip I decided on is the US Palm AK grip. Great grip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breid1970 327 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 So your not looking to keep the longer saiga hand guard right? That makes sense. When you figure out which bolt on your going to use. post a pic, Im thinking of doing the same thing, I like the classic look as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breid1970 327 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Also, how sturdy are these bolt on? Dinzagarms sells them as does CSS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amd6547 2 Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 I'm not sure which retainer I will use. Most are kinda expensive. I have read that some modify a standard retainer into a bolt on. I may go that way, they are cheap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breid1970 327 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 i found a few on line now for less then 60 if that helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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