Saiga Conversion Party?

[smitty12b]

In the last month I have been contacted by a couple members about converting their saiga's, so my question is, would there be an interest in a conversion party? This would be for shotguns and rifles.

This is to find out if there is enough interest out there so please post if you would like to attend or help.

thanks
Dave

 

[Clay]

i might be interested but it depends on how your going to do the conversion. I plan to convert the two I have, but Im going to rivet everything, and Im thinking of going with correct ak style trigger guards on the rifle.

 

[smitty12b]

i might be interested but it depends on how your going to do the conversion. I plan to convert the two I have, but Im going to rivet everything, and Im thinking of going with correct ak style trigger guards on the rifle.

I sent you a pm

 

[40calPUNISHER]

I would be interested too.

 

[PTinbound]

I'll say tentatively yes; I don't even own own but I've been dying to get a Saiga 12. I'm a little undereducated but it's my understanding that you just can't take the $500 one and legally use the extended magazines or drums. So I'd want to to whatever it takes to make this legal. Of course, I'd have to get the shotgun first... but keep me updated!

 

[nate77]

I'll say tentatively yes; I don't even own own but I've been dying to get a Saiga 12. I'm a little undereducated but it's my understanding that you just can't take the $500 one and legally use the extended magazines or drums. So I'd want to to whatever it takes to make this legal. Of course, I'd have to get the shotgun first... but keep me updated!

The US made extened magazines count as three parts against the 4 part total that you need to be legal. You can ad something cheap like a 14 dollar tapco gas puck, or a US made muzzle device to stay legal.

 

[indyk]

I would eventually like too.

I can't afford all the conversion parts right yet i have to hold off for right now.


I have a portable/smaller drill press and dremill tool.
When you are you talking about doing this?

I would be doing a 12 but would need some instruction on putting the darn thing back together.

Also I would like to do a rivit build but know nothing about riviting firearms... What to do?@?! I need someone to hold my handlol.

 

[JBusch8899]

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[SouthBendIN]

I would be interested too.

 

[smitty12b]

Holy thread revival...I have started the process and more info should be coming soon. Please make a quick post if interested in going and watch this post for info and updates..
Smitty

 

[amnate2529]

very interested

 

[rc5699]

I would be interested, I don't have my Saiga 12 yet. But I plan on fixing that problem tomorrow. haha

 

[IndyGunworks]

I should have a milling machine in less than a few weeks if you guys want to do the build at my place... room wouldnt be ideal but i have all the right tools, and some of the right knowledge... and the mill might help make the conversions look a bit more proffesional...

 

[smitty12b]

I should have a milling machine in less than a few weeks if you guys want to do the build at my place... room wouldnt be ideal but i have all the right tools, and some of the right knowledge... and the mill might help make the conversions look a bit more proffesional...

That sound great, the mill should make it a lot easier and quicker to take off the rivet nipples. Right now it looks like around 10 people are interested. If we are unable to use MCFG and that is too many bodies for your place I have a guy in Westfield with a big home shop(25x40) and plenty of parking space we could use.

 

[Bronsonbull]

I don't know anything about Saigas, but have always wanted one

Can someone explain the need to convert to me? What do you gain from it? I noticed that converted ones cost several hundred more.

 

[alan robert]

The basic Saiga rifle or shot gun is with standard stock (no pistol grip), trigger assembly, trigger guard, no muzzle flash hider/compensator, bullet guide, and without the capability to accept high round magazines, for starters.

This production style is to maneuver around the assault rifle restrictions and ban in the U.S.

To legally convert a imported sporter rifle into a legal semi-auto military copy of a AK rifle, compliance to reg. 922r must be met using a certain amount of US produced parts.

Such as moving the trigger guard, replacing trigger assembly (better trigger action and less trigger slap), installing bullet guide, installing pistol grip, folding stocks, and muzzle compensator to name a few.

Saigas are Russian production rifles, and are considered a good AK style of platform for conversion. A lot of custom shops use the Saiga.

The cost difference between a citizen conversion and gunsmith/custom rifle shop conversion, can be substantial.

There have been a few individuals, who have attempted the conversion with success here on INGO, saving money in parts and labor.

Good job and nice looking rifles to boot.

Good luck in your efforts. For more information, you can go to Saiga12.com.

 

[smitty12b]

Is anyone interested in converting their Saga a member at MCFG? I am not and we need a member to take this request to the board. If not I think I have a place in Westfield we can use but it is a little off the beaten path but larger.

 

[I Like Firearms]

Id like to go to help, Ive done 1 before and am currently doing on right now. I love Ak and AK variants!

 

[Sweetums]

So.... did anything ever come out of this?

 

[Fastmover]

Bumping an old thread. Wondered if this happened or not.
I have a plain Jane Saiga 12 that needs some love.
I just don't have the tools or knowledge to pull of a conversion. So any help would be great. If someone wants to help with some of the smithing, I'll supply the brewskis.