scattergun10 125 Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 I have seen a few of these on Gun Broker.Does anyone know if these are good quality conversions or are they basically hit or miss like other Century Arms' stuff? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 The only thing I think they can monkey up too badly is the bullet guide, which IIRC they weld in, so check that. I also wasn't a huge fan of their method of using rivets to filled the holes left over from the conversion, just for aesthetic reasons. Other than that, the one I handled seemed fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scattergun10 125 Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 The only thing I think they can monkey up too badly is the bullet guide, which IIRC they weld in, so check that. I also wasn't a huge fan of their method of using rivets to filled the holes left over from the conversion, just for aesthetic reasons. Other than that, the one I handled seemed fine. What price was it going for and how long ago? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 It was almost two years ago, and I believe the price was $650ish. I know it was high for the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scattergun10 125 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 The only thing I think they can monkey up too badly is the bullet guide, which IIRC they weld in, so check that. I also wasn't a huge fan of their method of using rivets to filled the holes left over from the conversion, just for aesthetic reasons. Other than that, the one I handled seemed fine. What price was it going for and how long ago? I'm thinking seriously about getting one of these. I think my only concern is the fact that they weld the bullet guide instead of the traditonal method.Welding produces alot of heat that could possibly weaken the receiver. Heck,I don't know. What do you think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Nemo 882 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I've got a Century S12. The stock was WAY undersized for a shotgun, and 50 rnds of 2 3/4" mag really busted by shoulder up. The stock had 1/2 the surface area of a 10/22 stock. The internals were Tapco single hook trigger, ect. I do like their pistol grips. Price was $876 at Fleet Farm Jan 3, 2013. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lumberman 116 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Just looked at a .223 at Cabelas yesterday. At $799, I think I could do better for less myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 IIRC there were some reports that they were tacking in the bullet guide with a VERY small weld, and some of them were falling out. You could do better for less yourself, indeed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaFL 4 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I have 4 recently accuired 4 Saiga rifles bought new and rear converted. No problem with any of them at all. My understanding is that RWC imports and converts them then CAI sells them thru it's dealers system. My 2 2009 models are very nice and the recently accuired 2013 products are amazing. The Velclor is gone and the rifles are works of art. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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