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MeatAxe556
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Posted: 8/4/2012 4:38:12 AM
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Since Veprs seem to be a bit different than most AKs (IIRC Saigas require some modification of standard AK 922r compliant parts), I am wondering what parts would need to be changed to convert a standard Vepr MD2 AK47 to a 922r compliant tactical:

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct980.aspx

Trigger group: does it come with a US-made trigger group or can I replace the stock trigger group with a standard Tapco G2 FCG?

Handguards: I take it that it needs a bolt on bracket to use a MI AK lower handguard. For the upper forend, can I use a standard AK gas tube on the MD2 without modification?

Pistol Grip: will it take a Tapco SAW PG without modification.

Thanks!
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Posted: 8/8/2012 4:20:33 PM
It already has 3 U.S. parts with he g2 trigger group installed.

You just need two more. A choate drugnov style stock, made for the stamped Chinese variant will work with a bit of fitting. Also I suggest this


http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-61/SAIGA-forearm-rifle-tri-dsh-rail/Detail


You don't need any odd hand guard retainer. It should be bolt on. It's very well made. Has internal metal reinforcement.
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Posted: 8/11/2012 5:08:02 AM
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Originally Posted By mitcaj53:
It already has 3 U.S. parts with he g2 trigger group installed.

You just need two more. A choate drugnov style stock, made for the stamped Chinese variant will work with a bit of fitting. Also I suggest this


http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-61/SAIGA-forearm-rifle-tri-dsh-rail/Detail


You don't need any odd hand guard retainer. It should be bolt on. It's very well made. Has internal metal reinforcement.



Thanks for the info! Making a list of parts now...

So does the MD2 come with an axis pin retaining plate or a "shepherd's crook"?

Also, is the bullet guide riveted / screwed in or is it a fixed part of the trunion?

Thanks!

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Posted: 8/13/2012 3:14:29 PM
Originally Posted By MeatAxe556:
Originally Posted By mitcaj53:
It already has 3 U.S. parts with he g2 trigger group installed.

You just need two more. A choate drugnov style stock, made for the stamped Chinese variant will work with a bit of fitting. Also I suggest this


http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-61/SAIGA-forearm-rifle-tri-dsh-rail/Detail


You don't need any odd hand guard retainer. It should be bolt on. It's very well made. Has internal metal reinforcement.



Thanks for the info! Making a list of parts now...

So does the MD2 come with an axis pin retaiining plate or a "shepherd's crook"?

Also, is the bullet guide riveted / screwed in or is it a fixed part of the trunion?

Thanks!



It comes with a retaining plate I assume is tapco.

The bullet guide is screwed and then tac welded in by Atlantic's gunsmiths. I was told this job was NOT done by red jacket but in house.

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