Chief1297 1 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 New to the Saiga community and to the AK family. I am looking forward to learning from you all. I carried the M-16/GAU/M4 for over 26 years. Since I don't know AKs that well, I thought I would ask the "experts". If I were using my AK for home defense, is there anything wrong with having a round in the chamber with the safety on? Does the safety physically stop the hammer from striking the firing pin? I hope to learn more about this weapon system as I pick my saiga 7.62 X 39 today. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 The safety does not stop the hammer from striking the FP. But it does prevent the trigger from moving enough to release the hammer. I keep my SAM7 with a round ready to send. The only problem would be with children IMO. Just keep it out of sight/reach but still readily accessible. Welcome to the forum. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief1297 1 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Mine is grown and gone so that is not in the equation. I don't keep one chambered in my shotgun as it is not drop safe so most likely would not keep one chambered in this but you just never know. I have a feeling between optics and ammo my bank account will feel the hit...lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 87 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Welcome aboard! I just leave mine with a full mag......that way they have the pleasure of hearing the beautiful sound of an ak being chambered right before I make a mess in the house. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
semper299 284 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Yes. The sound of the action is very distinctive. And worth the effort. Welcome to the board. Just a warning though. Been an AR man for about 15 years and the AK platform is straight addicting. Do a full conversion. You will be glad you did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Mine is grown and gone so that is not in the equation. I don't keep one chambered in my shotgun as it is not drop safe so most likely would not keep one chambered in this but you just never know. I have a feeling between optics and ammo my bank account will feel the hit...lol. Just do what you feel comfortable with. Stick around, and you'll learn all you really need about these weapons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief1297 1 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Well, picked it up tonight and spent some time going through it. I really want to keep it simple (famous last words I am sure). Honestly, I just don't have a place to go to shoot it as much as I would like to. I do think I want to add the bullet guide and get it to accept AK mags. That and a red dot should be enough as the trigger pull really isn't as bad as some would have you believe. Welcome aboard! I just leave mine with a full mag......that way they have the pleasure of hearing the beautiful sound of an ak being chambered right before I make a mess in the house. Thanks for the welcome. I actually subscribe to the sound giving them something to shoot at but you are really correct in the sound being enough to cause an extreme pucker factor...lol. Cant wait to giver her a test run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubba Zanetti 3 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I keep mine with a 28 round mag in. Nothing in the chamber. I too am a fan of racking the bolt when it's time to fight... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief1297 1 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 OK..got the bullet guide in...whew...I think I measured like 5 times before I drilled. Went to tap the hole and the tap was really small so the T I had wouldn't work. I tapped it using a power drill on slow speed and a lot of oil. ..It worked perfectly (whew). I filed down the latch but don't know if I filed enough off. The latch holds the AK mag in and it will cycle but it doesn't "snap" in like it used to. I think the latch may still be to long. Now for mags, optics, site tool, and mount. MAKE ME STOP!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
semper299 284 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 There is no stopping. Just when you get done with this one, you will want to buy another. Then you will want one in 5.45 and 223, then a 20" BBL.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 OK..got the bullet guide in...whew...I think I measured like 5 times before I drilled. Went to tap the hole and the tap was really small so the T I had wouldn't work. I tapped it using a power drill on slow speed and a lot of oil. ..It worked perfectly (whew). I filed down the latch but don't know if I filed enough off. The latch holds the AK mag in and it will cycle but it doesn't "snap" in like it used to. I think the latch may still be to long. Now for mags, optics, site tool, and mount. MAKE ME STOP!!!!! If you ever have to do it again this will make it much easier. Properly JB Weld the BG into position, let it set over night. So much easier to tap when it already held in place forever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaFL 4 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 There is no stopping. Just when you get done with this one, you will want to buy another. Then you will want one in 5.45 and 223, then a 20" BBL.... Yea no sh$t ! Time for a new " Family portrait " Quote Link to post Share on other sites
semper299 284 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 The JB weld tip is good advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yugopap4me 29 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 I can't recall any battle rifle with a glock type hammer safety. Ar15,ak47,cetme, sig550, g36, etc. Nothing has that of safety feature that I know of except for certain pistols. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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