RabidWolverine 0 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 (edited) Hello all! Here's my baby. I absolutely love this rifle! It's been a lot of fun modifying, and I still need a fore grip, sling, and a Hogue grip and I'll be done. (For now. Conversion will happen soon) Edited April 21, 2010 by RabidWolverine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZA_Survivalist 7 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 It aint much yet, but I just received a feed ramp from DinzagArms.com (I was very impressed with shipping time and quality) As soon as my Bulgarian Mags come in it'll be looking mean. Cheap Osprey Red dot sight UTG Cheap side rail mount UTG quad rail, modified with clay epoxy. K-Var pistol grip and butt-stock set. G2 FCG Tapco gas piston Dinzag feed ramp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alaj70 3 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hello all! Here's my baby. I absolutely love this rifle! It's been a lot of fun modifying, and I still need a fore grip, sling, and a Hogue grip and I'll be done. (For now. Conversion will happen soon) RW, Looking forward to seeing your full "conversion". Nice work so far! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alaj70 3 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 It aint much yet, but I just received a feed ramp from DinzagArms.com (I was very impressed with shipping time and quality) As soon as my Bulgarian Mags come in it'll be looking mean. Cheap Osprey Red dot sight UTG Cheap side rail mount UTG quad rail, modified with clay epoxy. K-Var pistol grip and butt-stock set. G2 FCG Tapco gas piston Dinzag feed ramp ZAS, Nice work! I like the color scheme. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Afrikaner 2 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 ZA Survivalist....where from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RabidWolverine 0 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hello all! Here's my baby. I absolutely love this rifle! It's been a lot of fun modifying, and I still need a fore grip, sling, and a Hogue grip and I'll be done. (For now. Conversion will happen soon) RW, Looking forward to seeing your full "conversion". Nice work so far! Thanks alaj70! It has been a lot of fun doing what I've done so far. Unfortunately I'm lacking the "shop skills" to do the FCG conversion by myself. I've been talking to my Dad the last couple of days and sending him pics, website links, etc and he sees no reason we can't do it. (He's the shop guy of the family) I'll be sure to post an update when we're done. I'm guessing we'll get started in a couple of weeks due to our schedule conflicts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnaite 43 Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Here mine after a little paintjob 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alaj70 3 Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Thanks alaj70! It has been a lot of fun doing what I've done so far. Unfortunately I'm lacking the "shop skills" to do the FCG conversion by myself. I've been talking to my Dad the last couple of days and sending him pics, website links, etc and he sees no reason we can't do it. (He's the shop guy of the family) I'll be sure to post an update when we're done. I'm guessing we'll get started in a couple of weeks due to our schedule conflicts. RW, Don't fret too much over the conversion process. Actually, I find the Saiga .223 rifle the easiest Saiga rifle to convert, especially if you are going to use SureFire magazines. In short, you don't have to add a bullet guide or make a modification to the mag catch, as you do with the Saiga 7.62x39 (in order to use mil-surplus magazines). And, you don't have to modify the safety lever for it to actually "work", as you do on the Saiga 12 and the Saiga .308. If you haven't seen this video, it's a great tutorial for you to get your head around the overall process: Click here The bolt-hold-open modification is NOT covered on the video link above. However, (IMHO) it's a feature of the Saiga rifles that is very nice to have, especially if you shoot at a range that requires you to demonstrate an open bolt/chamber between firing sessions. Aside from that I think BHO functionality is a value-added feature for shooting in general and for safety reasons as already mentioned. As such, I do it on all my "conversion" projects. Actually, the bolt-hold-open (BHO) modification to a Tapco G2 hammer is fairly easy. You just need to remove the width of the BHO lever from the hammer's right side (i.e. the side the BHO is on the receiver) To do this, I use the original hammer (as a measurement guide) and a set of calipers (even cheap ones will work) to get the proper measurement. BTW, the biggest thing I go for is that the side of the hammer I remove material from is perpendicular to the hammer's axis pin. In other words, I don't want the hammer to rotate on a canted edge. It doesn't have to be "perfect", but I definitely make sure it's "straight" to my eye. Go slow and check the angle and measurement often! BTW, a stationary grinder works very well for this procedure. If you have a stationary grinder, great! But, I actually use my Black & Decker bench grinder and put it in a vise (being careful to not crack the case). I make sure it's level in both directions before starting to grind the hammer. And, as I've mentioned, I go slow and measure often. Once you do one hammer "mod" for the BHO, it's like riding a bike. And, you'll find that it's actually pretty straightforward. Remember, the calipers are your friend!! If you get stuck, feel free to touch base via a PM. Or, check around here...LOTS of good information! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RabidWolverine 0 Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 What a great video alaj70! I've found some stuff about it online, but haven't seen that one before. That will really help I think. I'm even more excited about doing it now. Thank you very much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZA_Survivalist 7 Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 ZA Survivalist....where from? Hey VB, I'm from Oregon. Alaj70, thanks man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cesium 2 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 My 223 and 12K Updates to 223, tapco folder, FAB defense pistol grip, romanian foregrip, Ase Utra suppressor and orginal saiga 30rd magazines Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alaj70 3 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Here mine after a little paintjob Nice camo paint job. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnaite 43 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 thanks just after the pic has been taken, I scratch the paint a little with brillo pad, it gives a used effect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PsKloveP 0 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Woaaaa! beautiful . Wish i have a shortgun d-aspartic acid carver longboards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wispa78 1 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) Well, here's my '06 vintage Saiga. Nothing out of the ordinary as far as reverting it close to the way it was intended. I'm going to get a Hogue pistol grip soon and I'm thinking of trying the Krebs aperture sight too. There's a Russian military sling on its way to me now and I think that will be a nice addition. I wanted to keep mine very basic right from the start and so far that's what I've done. It has a Tapco G2 FCG, retaining plate, SAW grip, K-Var warsaw length buttstock and an angled trigger guard all bought from Dinzag. The SGM 30rd magazine is from Carolina Shooters Supply. Both retailers have been great to buy from. Thanks to both of you! Edited May 12, 2010 by Angelo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PinkFloyd 63 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 It looks tacticool, and I'm more of a traditionalist, but it's ergonomically the best AK I've ever used. ~Krebs Custom Selector ~Mako side folder w/ adjustable cheek piece ~US made tritium sights ~Izzy PG ~Tac 47 TG ~Custom trigger job on a Tapco G2 ~PK-AS ~couple more US parts for compliance I'm sure I forgot, little things like PG screws and junk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ben8724 0 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Here' my .223. Hey Buzz, Did you have any problems putting that stock on. I just bought one and i can only shimmy it in about half way, did you have to make cuts to get it to fit into the rifle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrvash 0 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
russiangunrunner 10 Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 update, trading the PK-ASV for a PK-AS soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gun papa 3 Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 I found that an old school original US made aluminum SUREFIRE M83 railed handguard required NO lower handguard retainer and with the addition of a standard gastube, it just bolts on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean.223 365 Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 (edited) My Red stick converted by Will at http://www.redstick-firearms.com/ She is a beauty!!! VERY accurate at 80 yrds. I haven't got a chance to try a longer shot, yet!! Sorry about the mess on my garage floor... Edited July 13, 2010 by Bean.223 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 (edited) my saiga .223 with 20" barrel. Surefire tri-rail modded to work with Bulgy gas tube w/ k-var upper. E. German MB on Bulgy GB. Dinzag modded G2 FCG. US made Israeli Galil Ultra style grip by Ronin. Kvar Warsaw stock. Grip-Pod (GPS-02). E. German 1000m RSL. Tromix Oversized Charging Handle. Edited July 13, 2010 by GregM1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulcan16 971 Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Looking good Greg. when are we going to the range? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigstang 9 Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 stock as of right now but will be getting wood and a bunch of other goodies this comming paycheck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yq397r 0 Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Here is my Saiga 223 caliber rifle. I have had this weapon since February 2010 and put about 125 rounds down range with it so far. Overall I am impressed with the accuracy/simplistic design and satisfied with the quality and durable functionality of the rifle. I think the Saiga 223 is an exceptional firearm for the price and under estimated by many. I think this would be a very good "go to" rifle in the time of a natural or man made disaster/critcal incident. My particular weapon is primarily stock, I did add a Promag aluminum scope mount and attach a Bushnell Trophy red/green dot sight. The Promag scope mount is ackward as the sight is mounted very high above the dust cover, impossible to have a stable cheek weld when shooting from the optic. I am looking to transition to a extra low profile side mount or a Ultimak "scout mount" (gas tube replacement/picatinny rail). I'll open up a separate thread with some questions about setting up the Ultimak scout mount appropriately on the forum. Please feel free to leave any comments, observations, or questions below. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sepherus 0 Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Here are some posts of my .223 as it is now. I had originally just done the Tapco combo stock. I felt the full conversion was needed when got out bumpfired by a 10/22 :-X Not to mention the horrid sloppy pull of the stock trigger in that configuration. It isn't AS noticeable in with the monte stock because it is designed for that angle. Here is what I've done: G2 single hook FCG JTE main spring MD Arms Molot style grip Reusing my T6 stock (for now) with a screw in my preferred LOP to A) make it more solid and NYS legal BHO dremmelled out of the safety since I didn't put the BHO lever in Saiga and SGM 10 rounders (damn you NY!!!!!) Tasco 2.5X scope on "sporter" mount. Just enough to make things a little clearer down range Improvised sling from a guitar case. It is actually sturdier than most other web slings I've seen, and it is like 2" wide for extra comfort Next few things up are: Tech Sights AK "GI" style sights AR adapter or Galil Orlite prebans Scout mounting a scope (with quick release some how) new hand guard (sgm, ultimak or galil type) Possible AFG Ace Skeleton stock (fixed with internal block. I actually prefer fixed stocks along with NY legal) some kind of compensator (sadly it has to be welded or hot soldered so I have to make the right decision the first time) HK front sight welded to gas block or Krebs sighted gas block If you can't tell I am aiming for a Galil styled carbine with a few personal modifications. I may end up going with a Ultimak co-witness system in the long run instead of an actual magnified scope, or just go with irons overall. I am definitely making a Saiganov out of a 308 after this project is finished enough though. This is my first semiauto, and so far it has been a blast. Recommendations are also welcomed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4mike 2 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) thatś my 223 Edited July 26, 2010 by 4mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnaite 43 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 what is on your upper handguard ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
protected static 19 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 ...and what's that top cover? That AR sight/rail combo looks a lot more polished than others I've seen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jgillaspy 24 Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 thatś my 223 Hey 4Mike, We need a few more details on your setup here i.e. dust-cover rail, red dot or whatever you have on that upper handguard, over-travel screw, safety lever, etc. It really looks nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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