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Posted: 9/9/2008 8:19:27 PM EDT
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Before and after pic of one I just did for a friend and member here. This is the first one I have done so far. I just need to fill in the remaining holes.
 
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Posted: 9/25/2008 6:30:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: decodeddiesel]
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NY, USA
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Posted: 10/1/2008 11:49:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Lonz]
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Posted: 11/15/2008 11:01:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Tactical_T]
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My new (and 1st) Russian Saiga 12. Can't wait to shoot this baby. I debated back-n-forth between a Saiga 12 and a Benelli M4, but I chose the more evil of the two.
To me capacity wins over beauty. 
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MI, USA
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Posted: 11/15/2008 11:18:23 AM EDT
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hey clharr...is that the double thumbed peyote button grasping Dr. Gonzo fist???? Is someone a Hunter S. Thompson fan like i am??? Thats fuckin' sweet
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NH, USA
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Posted: 11/22/2008 5:53:01 PM EDT
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Can someone give us all a step by step conversion with a parts list for the Saiga 308 pistol grip conversion PLEASE! Thanks. Pictures would be nice also!
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Posted: 12/7/2008 9:29:05 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By glockaboom:
Here's my conversion with some wood that I've never even seen produced before. Like a camo laminate. http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/16/105/644105256/n644105256_2491102_6183.jpg Interesting looking wood, any close up pics? Where did you find it? I've been looking for something like that for the PG and HG on a pistol build. |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2009 11:55:17 AM EDT
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GA, USA
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Posted: 1/7/2009 5:13:15 AM EDT
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Finished mine yesterday:
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SC, USA
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Posted: 2/7/2009 9:17:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: seanb]
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Here's a crappy picture of my conversion. i will try and get a better pic of it in the sun
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/seanbartsch/IMG_0088.jpg?t=1234059323 |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/5/2009 12:13:19 AM EDT
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I see people asking if it's a "Plain receiver or "x" and "y' stamping", what does this mean? Are there any pictures of the two?
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/5/2009 7:14:38 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AEnemaBay]
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Originally Posted By stickerd:
I see people asking if it's a "Plain receiver or "x" and "y' stamping", what does this mean? Are there any pictures of the two? They're referring to the coining of the receiver at the trigger and hammer pin holes that prevent them from stretching. On Saigas though when they refer to their receiver being Y'ed they're usually referring to the extra coining stamp in the location where the third axis pin should be. My Saiga doesn't have it but my WASR does. Here is an example of a "dimpled and Y'ed Saiga receiver" that people are usually talking about: 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2009 6:24:31 PM EDT
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Would it be legal to mount a rail like this http://www.mountsplus.com/miva/merchant.mvc?page=MSP/PROD/AK-47_Handguards/SMC-KRAIL-M2 Instead of a tapco made hand guard.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2009 6:27:22 PM EDT
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It's US made so I would guess so.
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ID, USA
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Posted: 3/15/2009 4:39:51 PM EDT
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Just got my Saiga 223 converted. Dont have a pic yet so that will come soon. What cracks me up is I was going to have a local gunsmith do the work as I was nervous and apprehensive about cutting and drilling on a new rifle. He said he couldnt do it as he didnt have a drill press or this and that. So I decided to give it a go. It took about 6-7 hours total. i had to do some grinding and use some yankee knowhow to get everything jiving but it works well and it was done with mostly standard tools and a nail for a punch. I will say a dremel is a must as are decent drill bits. The spot weld was the worst part and ate a few drill bits.All and all im stoked about doing it myself and hope to do the same with a 308 when finances/wife permit me to do so. Thanks to everyone who made a guide and left advice as it was all very helpfull.
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Posted: 3/20/2009 7:27:39 PM EDT
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Finished up the other night. I cant stop staring at it...These things are really cool, I had to have one!
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ID, USA
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Posted: 3/21/2009 5:57:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CRIZZAPP]
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Here she is! I was amazed at the ease of doing the conversion! |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2009 7:04:11 AM EDT
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Learn from my mistake, don't use JB Weld to attach your bullet guide:
I broke the tap off in the hole, so I gave up and used JB Weld. That held up afor about 150 rounds. Now the little bugger is in there correctly and permanently. |
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Posted: 4/2/2009 9:59:50 AM EDT
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I love this AK so much, I just wish I had more time to shoot her! |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 4/11/2009 10:51:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/20/2009 7:02:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Clockwork138]
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Finally got around to doing my "budget S12 conversion":
Base gun I bought from a friend in mid '06: $150 AGP mag: $50 shipped TAPCO T6 I had laying around: $30 a while ago Tromix DIY trigger guard: $45 TAPCO SAW grip: $20 Century garbage FCG I removed from a WASR years ago: $0 Total cost: ~$295 
When I have the money I will replace the FCG(very soon), upgrade furniture, and eventually have the barrel cut down to 18". |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 7/5/2009 10:25:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/31/2009 1:22:44 AM EDT
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Very basic Saiga 308 conversion.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 10/6/2009 12:54:25 AM EDT
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http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n398/renegadebuck/308%20bolt/IMG_0600.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n398/renegadebuck/adapter/IMG_0341.jpg .308 and .223 respectfully . Just basic builds |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 10/15/2009 11:54:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: slomofo]
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Am I doing this wrong? I looked at everyone else's and nobody else put the BHO back in, then some other people modified their selector switch for the BHO. I also noticed that most people have holes in their receiver where the original axles used to be. I tapped my original trigger axle pins with a 3mmx0.5 tap and put little screws in.
I put the BHO back in and it works, was I not supposed to put it in? I haven't shot it yet because I'm still waiting on furniture and rivets to arrive in the mail (AR pistol grip was temporary), but I can remove the BHO & trigger axles if they're not supposed to be there. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e237/slomofo562/Guns/DSC02117.jpg Here it is with the bolt held open: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e237/slomofo562/Guns/DSC02118.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e237/slomofo562/Guns/DSC02121.jpg Edit: nevermind, I see some people have retained it. |
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Posted: 10/18/2009 3:31:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By slomofo:
Am I doing this wrong? I looked at everyone else's and nobody else put the BHO back in, then some other people modified their selector switch for the BHO. I also noticed that most people have holes in their receiver where the original axles used to be. I tapped my original trigger axle pins with a 3mmx0.5 tap and put little screws in. I put the BHO back in and it works, was I not supposed to put it in? I haven't shot it yet because I'm still waiting on furniture and rivets to arrive in the mail (AR pistol grip was temporary), but I can remove the BHO & trigger axles if they're not supposed to be there. I retained the BHO with both my S12 and 7.62 conversions. As you know, it's a bit finicky to install, and takes some patience. I think most people just give up on it, deem it "unnecessary", and leave it off. For me, I thought it was worth a little bit of extra work to retain. |
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Posted: 10/20/2009 10:33:13 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By bmonnig:
Originally Posted By slomofo:
Am I doing this wrong? I looked at everyone else's and nobody else put the BHO back in, then some other people modified their selector switch for the BHO. I also noticed that most people have holes in their receiver where the original axles used to be. I tapped my original trigger axle pins with a 3mmx0.5 tap and put little screws in. I put the BHO back in and it works, was I not supposed to put it in? I haven't shot it yet because I'm still waiting on furniture and rivets to arrive in the mail (AR pistol grip was temporary), but I can remove the BHO & trigger axles if they're not supposed to be there. I retained the BHO with both my S12 and 7.62 conversions. As you know, it's a bit finicky to install, and takes some patience. I think most people just give up on it, deem it "unnecessary", and leave it off. For me, I thought it was worth a little bit of extra work to retain. Haha yeah I am part of the "unnecessary BHO" club. I left mine off after conversion, and instead use Krebs Custom Safety lever (also fixes the 308 safety issue) with built in BHO notch... i never liked the original BHO on the gun anyway. I prefer being able to see it locked in and held open from the outside rather than play around with the little tab and hoping it catches. The Surefire mags also have a built in BHO feature that kicks in after the last round is fired and holds until magazine is removed. |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 11/13/2009 11:37:08 PM EDT
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MAA billet stock MAA internal block ACE folder adapter set for left side Tapco double hook G2 FCG (modded for S12) Tapco SAW grip Tromix DIY trigger guard Russian front sight Gunfixer gas plug Etac puck Refinished in brownells aluma hyde 2 semi gloss black (Wife's cat would NOT stay out of the picture  )
Lots of AGP 10rd mags, and one MD20rd drum Runs flawless 
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TN, USA
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Posted: 12/9/2009 10:13:12 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Gibbles:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/Gibbles1221/Firearms/S12folder.jpg MAA billet stock MAA internal block ACE folder adapter set for left side Tapco double hook G2 FCG (modded for S12) Tapco SAW grip Tromix DIY trigger guard Russian front sight Gunfixer gas plug Etac puck Refinished in brownells aluma hyde 2 semi gloss black (Wife's cat would NOT stay out of the picture )
Lots of AGP 10rd mags, and one MD20rd drum Runs flawless Saiga Protected by Sphinx |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/31/2009 12:04:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: iamg0ku]
[#30]
S12 conversion by me 
EDIT: Update pics 
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Posted: 12/31/2009 7:41:18 AM EDT
[#31]
Originally Posted By iamg0ku:S12 conversion by me
Feels good, doesn't it? :) |
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CHE
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Posted: 1/14/2010 8:02:15 PM EDT
[#32]
living in no mans land for guns CA can this be done in said state?
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 1/16/2010 1:32:15 AM EDT
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nice!!!
 How do you like magwell?
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Posted: 2/12/2010 5:34:51 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/15/2010 4:50:40 AM EDT
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 Took me about 2 hours tonight. a good hour of that was messing with the FCG. MAA kit, worked like a charm |
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Posted: 2/15/2010 6:06:14 AM EDT
[#36]
Here is my 7.62x39 Saiga Conversion.
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Posted: 2/18/2010 12:51:10 AM EDT
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thanks, Ron |
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Posted: 2/18/2010 10:18:36 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By HendersonDefense:
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/4228/fdesaiga.jpg thanks, Ron Very nice. What kind of stock adapter is that? I'm interesting in replacing my crappy TAPCO T6. |
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Posted: 2/19/2010 2:52:18 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Clockwork138:
Originally Posted By HendersonDefense:
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/4228/fdesaiga.jpg thanks, Ron Very nice. What kind of stock adapter is that? I'm interesting in replacing my crappy TAPCO T6. It's from VLTOR. It's rock solid and has the QD mounts on it. Not cheap but well worth the money. thanks, Ron |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2010 11:05:34 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/26/2010 1:06:05 AM EDT
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My latest conversion.
7.62x39 
I've got a couple of 5.45x39s left to do. conversion video someone posted |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2010 9:38:06 PM EDT
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Just finished.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 3/14/2010 11:27:39 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By HendersonDefense:
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/4228/fdesaiga.jpg thanks, Ron Any details on this gun? |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/31/2010 7:55:57 PM EDT
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Restored Saiga x39. Actually my favorite AK in the safe right now. Spent about 2 weeks on the restorations and modifications.
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UT, USA
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Posted: 4/21/2010 1:39:01 AM EDT
[Last Edit: slomofo]
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What front sight post fits Saigas other than the AK74? I like the slant brake look better. (I did a 74 FSP on the last Saiga and didn't care for the flash hider at all). I tried installing a Russian Type III front sight post as well as a Romanian today and neither of them fit. They just slid down the barrel because the barrel was too thin. I ended up cutting the front of the sight post and moving the entire unit forward about an inch, then modifying the post to take the muzzle brake retainer pin and spring. I don't want to leave it this way forever, I want a proper front sight post.
This is what I ended up with: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e237/slomofo562/Guns/4eb8b977.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e237/slomofo562/Guns/43ec514f.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e237/slomofo562/Guns/f736343d.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e237/slomofo562/Guns/9f420a75.jpg A front sight post, pistol grip, buttstock, and paint job seem to be the only things holding me back from completion. |
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Posted: 6/21/2010 12:59:42 AM EDT
[Last Edit: slomofo]
[#46]
I couldn't get a definite answer on front sight post, so I just stuck with the original. Here's the finished product:
I ended up shaving the four holes on the sides by welding them shut, then I welded shut three holes on the bottom (one hole under trigger guard), then I welded the original Saiga trigger guard to the original Saiga mag release, riveted the rear trigger guard tang in place, filed down the mag release, riveted in a bullet guide, sandblasted the entire thing, parkerized it, and powdercoated afterwards. 
922(r) - Trigger, Hammer, Disconnector, Piston, Muzzle brake, mag follower. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 6/21/2010 11:46:02 AM EDT
[#47]
Here's my latest conversion..
It's not 100% complete, but it's shooting great.. :) 
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Posted: 7/26/2010 5:42:52 PM EDT
[#48]
Originally Posted By Tram:
Here's my latest conversion.. It's not 100% complete, but it's shooting great.. :) http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll112/scarylaundrymonster/Saiga%2012/DSC_0243.jpg http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll112/scarylaundrymonster/Saiga%2012/DSC_0248.jpg http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll112/scarylaundrymonster/Saiga%2012/DSC_0250.jpg I like it.....looks good 
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Posted: 7/31/2010 6:04:17 PM EDT
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My first effort. I plan to replace the front sight with a bobbed Bulgarian sight and thread the barrel for a hider. I'm thinking Yankee Hill Machine YHM33. I have a leather sling to oil up and hang on it also.
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Posted: 8/4/2010 10:28:41 AM EDT
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What's the poop with those magwells on the S12's? Are they worth having, or just something cool to look at?
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