My Saiga Conversion

[88E30M50]

I just finished my Saiga conversion this afternoon. I used a Romanian side folder, Arsenal FCG, Tapco Galil handguard and SAW grip and misc. Danzig parts. I plan on taking it down to Atterbury on Sunday to see how it works.

Before:

After:

 

[magic man]

Very nice, but I don't think your shoulder is going to like that stock too much.

 

[Jtgarner]

Looks good man!

 

[88E30M50]

Very nice, but I don't think your shoulder is going to like that stock too much.

We shoot a lot of Mosins so hopefully, this will not be too bad by comparison.

 

[spainy79]

Good job on the conversion. Mine runs so much better since I converted it. Did you install the bullet guide as well?

 

[Mr.JAG]

Loving the wire folder. Don't listen to the haters, I got one on my conversion and have no complaints.

 

[03A3]

Good job, that's a nice looking gun. The wire folders work pretty well for me.
Is the muzzle nut welded, or do these even have a threaded muzzle? I'm not up to speed on them.

 

[sartwell]

Looks like you did a great job. Let us know how the range trip goes.

 

[88E30M50]

Thanks guys. I did do the bullet guide as well. I think one of the reasons so many folks snap the taps off is that the supplied tap has a long lead in. You bottom out at about the same time as the threads are done being cut but it feels like the tap is still cutting.

The muzzle is threaded, but I think it's welded or something. That's the next thing to tackle on this gun. I've seen photos of guys taking a dremel to the sleeve over the threads and carefully cutting around it to be able to unscrew the unwelded end and screw on a standard flash hider.

 

[vitamink]

If the wire folder causes any issues you can wrap it...may help

 

[Martin Draco]

Thanks guys. I did do the bullet guide as well. I think one of the reasons so many folks snap the taps off is that the supplied tap has a long lead in. You bottom out at about the same time as the threads are done being cut but it feels like the tap is still cutting.

The muzzle is threaded, but I think it's welded or something. That's the next thing to tackle on this gun. I've seen photos of guys taking a dremel to the sleeve over the threads and carefully cutting around it to be able to unscrew the unwelded end and screw on a standard flash hider.

Using a Dremel is a pain in the butt. I always use a pipe cutter. Measure about 5/8" from the front of the barrel and go VERY slow and not to deep. It cuts it perfectly round and straight. There aren't many that are actually threaded. If you find out it's not and you want to come to Carmel I'll thread it for you!
Nice job on your conversion!

 

[Mr.JAG]

You do realize that NOT ALL the Saigas are threaded right? It was only a certain couple runs of them.... Id hate to see you cut on the gun and get nothing!

If your rifle has a step in the chamber... You most likely WONT have a threaded barrel.

 

[88E30M50]

Using a Dremel is a pain in the butt. I always use a pipe cutter. Measure about 5/8" from the front of the barrel and go VERY slow and not to deep. It cuts it perfectly round and straight. There aren't many that are actually threaded. If you find out it's not and you want to come to Carmel I'll thread it for you!
Nice job on your conversion!

Great idea. I didn't know about them not all being threaded and may take you up on your offer when I get that far. Thanks.

 

[88E30M50]

If the wire folder causes any issues you can wrap it...may help

Damn, that looks really sweet. Nice work!

 

[Benny]

Very nice, but I don't think your shoulder is going to like that stock too much.

LOL, you can say that again.

 

[IncendiaryGunner]

If the wire folder causes any issues you can wrap it...may help

What is that, paracord?

 

[vitamink]

yup

 

[IncendiaryGunner]

yup

That is kinda SHTF bonus cool.

I mean, who knows when you need a bit of paracord, right?

 

[mammynun]

Did you shoot it today? Pics?

 

[vitamink]

You never do not need paracord ever. wait...what?... There is never a time where you don't need it ever, you need it forever...ok wait... ever is a long time to go without paracord, so never is not an option when forever is on the table. just get some paracord!