tradertator
Grandmaster
I've had Saiga fever for a while, and picked up a bone stock S12 on the classifieds section of this site. Here's what I started with.
The first mod I did was pick up an MD ARMS gas plug. This gives the shotgun 5 gas settings instead of 2, and does not require a tool to change settings. I lucked out and got one for $20 shipped directly from MD ARMs.
I then ground off the rivets of the old trigger gaurd, and removed the trigger group.
I installed a Tromix DIY and Tromix trigger. Very easy to install, and uses screws through the factory drilled holes.
Next was the stock. I'm not a fan of folding stocks on a 19" barreled shotgun, so I installed an AR style buffer tube. Vltor and CAA both make aluminum ones. Vltor is a mil spec and CAA is commercial, so I stuck with CAA and used an extra Magpul CTR I had laying around. This is usually a drop in part, but one of the screw heads for the DIY Trigger Gaurd wouldn't allow the stock to fully slide into the receiver, so I had to grind the buffer tube a bit. Also added a Hogue grip.
Before installing the trigger, bolt, and carrier, I used the dremel to round out a couple of spots that typically can cause trouble, and polished the whole thing. Really seemed to improve the feel of the trigger, and makes it easier to load a full mag into the gun with a closed bolt.
Last, I added a Chaos rail with the HK style sights, Chaos Warthog muzzle brake, Krebs Bolt Hold Safety Lever, and an MD ARMS 20 round drum. The rail was easy to mount with the exception of removing the rear sight
. The drums were on sale from MD ARMS for $70, so my wife picked up an extra one for my birthday. Added a AFG1 and a Insight M3X light with tape switch. Finished it off with about a half million Magpul XTM panels.
And heres the final product.
Took it out and shot 100 rounds of the Wal-Mart low brass shells, 50 slugs, and 50 OObuck low recoils with out any trouble. I'd have to say this is one of my favorite firearms I've owned, and don't see myself parting with it any time soon. If anyone out there has any questions about how to do any of this stuff, feel free to ask.
The first mod I did was pick up an MD ARMS gas plug. This gives the shotgun 5 gas settings instead of 2, and does not require a tool to change settings. I lucked out and got one for $20 shipped directly from MD ARMs.
I then ground off the rivets of the old trigger gaurd, and removed the trigger group.
I installed a Tromix DIY and Tromix trigger. Very easy to install, and uses screws through the factory drilled holes.
Next was the stock. I'm not a fan of folding stocks on a 19" barreled shotgun, so I installed an AR style buffer tube. Vltor and CAA both make aluminum ones. Vltor is a mil spec and CAA is commercial, so I stuck with CAA and used an extra Magpul CTR I had laying around. This is usually a drop in part, but one of the screw heads for the DIY Trigger Gaurd wouldn't allow the stock to fully slide into the receiver, so I had to grind the buffer tube a bit. Also added a Hogue grip.
Before installing the trigger, bolt, and carrier, I used the dremel to round out a couple of spots that typically can cause trouble, and polished the whole thing. Really seemed to improve the feel of the trigger, and makes it easier to load a full mag into the gun with a closed bolt.
Last, I added a Chaos rail with the HK style sights, Chaos Warthog muzzle brake, Krebs Bolt Hold Safety Lever, and an MD ARMS 20 round drum. The rail was easy to mount with the exception of removing the rear sight
. The drums were on sale from MD ARMS for $70, so my wife picked up an extra one for my birthday. Added a AFG1 and a Insight M3X light with tape switch. Finished it off with about a half million Magpul XTM panels. And heres the final product.
Took it out and shot 100 rounds of the Wal-Mart low brass shells, 50 slugs, and 50 OObuck low recoils with out any trouble. I'd have to say this is one of my favorite firearms I've owned, and don't see myself parting with it any time soon. If anyone out there has any questions about how to do any of this stuff, feel free to ask.
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Saiga is next on my list!!
