Saiga Ak conversions and what you need to know.

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
  • In this video we go over the basics of Saiga sporter Ak conversions. We did forget to mention replacing the trigger guard and welding up the bottom attributes of the receiver. Hope this clears a few things up for you on your project.

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  • @seanm8665
    @seanm8665 Рік тому +5

    I’m no expert but I can tell you put effort into your work. Looks good.

  • @Swampytheroot
    @Swampytheroot Рік тому +5

    I picked up a 223 Saiga that at the least needs the rear conversion with a better trigger. I'll look tonight and hit you up after 1/1/23.
    Nice video.

  • @bobp4036
    @bobp4036 Рік тому +3

    Nice to see you welding up the old trigger holes. Just my preference over the pop in caps or whatever else, it’s more work because it’s worth it.

  • @williamamacker3119
    @williamamacker3119 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this awesome video and thank you for showing your saiga rifles 🇺🇸☘️🤘⚡️

  • @zchris87v80
    @zchris87v80 Рік тому +2

    Fancy. I did a conversion back in 2009 (one of the first guns I owned) and riveted the holes, took a dremel to the floorplate, reused the trigger guard, and threw some tapco stuff in there, then rattle canned it and it shoots quite fine. A jigsaw worked to reuse the factory foregrip and expose the gas tube.

  • @yankeesuperstar
    @yankeesuperstar 11 місяців тому +1

    Very nice work, I’d like to look at just converting my old saiga to take ak mags.

  • @BNatoAk
    @BNatoAk Рік тому +2

    Besides it being dimple pressed back,, I wish I could have you display my perfect example of a AK 101, 💪💪💪🤙

    • @ARID-APACHE
      @ARID-APACHE 3 місяці тому

      Make a vid on it please sir haha

  • @abledemo1
    @abledemo1 2 роки тому +6

    Need to get my Saiga 762 over to you guys

  • @BNatoAk
    @BNatoAk Рік тому +1

    It's important to note that when you machine out the front trunnion for better fitment of ak 556 mags,that the front trunnion is NOT compromised in any way. I had some conversations with idiots over that one 🙄

  • @TriggerArizona
    @TriggerArizona Рік тому +2

    Excellent vid. I watched it thoroughly. 2:40 Rifle Dynamics Rear tube conversion. Which stock is that? I like it - not bulky and oversized. I have an unconverted 7.62x39 Saiga waiting in the wings. I will contact you to talk about setting up a conversion.

  • @bigbadjohnpesek9894
    @bigbadjohnpesek9894 3 місяці тому

    I bought mine with the rear conversion from classic arms. Im leaving it that way simply because I prefer the longer foregrip. But i did install the zhukov folding stock. But the best part is it was only $300. Oh and my front sight isnt dimpled its pinned.

  • @Thyhorrorcosmic94
    @Thyhorrorcosmic94 Рік тому +2

    Just got my 104 back from blackbush today fuck it's so sweet

  • @Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs

    What I did with my Saigas, I have a 20" barrel 7.62x39mm and a 5.45x39mm, and I just did the bullet guide and FCG. I left the sight block but I'd really like to either change it out or have the end barrel threaded for a brake. I just want it done right because they've gone up considerably in value and I don't have everything I need to do it right. I've never even seen a 20" barreled Saiga and i can't find much on it. It doesn't use the same size foregrip as 16" Saigas.

  • @Triste916
    @Triste916 10 місяців тому

    Great video. Thank you. I have a question. When replacing the front sight block and gas block with authentic Russian virgen parts that have never been drilled before, how do you drill the new ones to match the pin notches already drilled in the barrel for the 3mm pins? Is there any tricks or tips you could offer?

  • @ARID-APACHE
    @ARID-APACHE 2 місяці тому

    Hey Cody might be a dumb question but is there a way or how to put magazine dimples on an existing saiga. I have two one has the dimples one doesn’t. I love the dimples haha

  • @derrictrevino6705
    @derrictrevino6705 Місяць тому

    I just found a 223 Saiga at a pawn shop. Based on SN# looks like a 2002 model. Thicker barrel and no dimples on the receiver. Missing original dust cover, gas tube, rear sight and all the furniture, however receiver is still unconverted and bolt, carrier and barrel appear to have limited use. I set it aside on a long layaway and considering two options: Restore if possible to original sporter configuration, or convert it into something more AK101 like. How would you recommend getting around the thicker barrel though? Every FSB, GB and handguard retainer I find is meant for the thinner barrels.

    • @weapongeneticsrd7429
      @weapongeneticsrd7429  Місяць тому +1

      we fix all that.

    • @derrictrevino6705
      @derrictrevino6705 Місяць тому

      @@weapongeneticsrd7429 Cool. Do you turn down the barrel or ream out the parts to fit the thicker barrel? Still have plenty of time to decide what direction to take with this one. Either all original, or AK-101 conversion.

  • @KalashmanNC
    @KalashmanNC 28 днів тому

    What would be the cost with me supplying all the parts for the front and rear end conversion? Website isn’t specific.

  • @infiniity8763
    @infiniity8763 5 місяців тому

    Do you mind sharing a parts list for all of the conversions?

  • @Chronikpain
    @Chronikpain Рік тому

    Do you do front end conversion for the Saiga 308? I did the pistol grip conversion but never did the front end because the barrel is thicker on the 308.

  • @Mrfreshpoptarts
    @Mrfreshpoptarts Рік тому +8

    Do yall dimple recivers?

    • @flugel6856
      @flugel6856 8 днів тому

      Not possible, It has to be dimpled as the receiver is being formed

  • @BossManSays
    @BossManSays Рік тому

    Hey I have a 308 saiga what are the size differences I need to look out for? I tried to do a conversion but time got in the way. So need to remove the front sight and put on an adjustable gas block.

  • @xepher3593
    @xepher3593 Рік тому +1

    what size pins do you use for the side folding conversion? 4.5 or 5.5?

  • @WayneP1973
    @WayneP1973 Рік тому

    I have a stock Sagia 7.62x39. All I want is adjustable gas block and a threaded barrel 5/8x24 how much? Thank you Wayne. I want to use my Alaskan 360 on it.

  • @tacticalcharlie4696
    @tacticalcharlie4696 Рік тому

    Im trying to find a 105 gas block for my saiga 5.45 which ones work 45 or 90 and who makes 45s and 90s doesn’t have to be “authentic”

  • @jalenkey2790
    @jalenkey2790 Рік тому

    What company or websites can I get polymer furniture for my Saiga?

  • @calv279
    @calv279 Рік тому +3

    My Saiga was easier due to being an older import so the FSB and GB were pinned not pressed as later models.

    • @ArieteArmsRAMLITE
      @ArieteArmsRAMLITE Рік тому +1

      You're right drilling those later ones out is a freaking nightmare even with cobalt drill bits.

    • @Fyoutube444
      @Fyoutube444 11 місяців тому

      ​@@ArieteArmsRAMLITEso how does my friend know if it's a newer or older one?

  • @rayvaldez1983
    @rayvaldez1983 Рік тому

    I have a saiga Sporter like it just the way it is

  • @bryanlimon6136
    @bryanlimon6136 Рік тому

    Whats your guys pricing for just a front conversion

  • @ronaldrainero5579
    @ronaldrainero5579 Рік тому

    Do you guys weld and smooth the skateboard tap?

  • @kingstoeck
    @kingstoeck Рік тому

    What exactly did you do to accept ak74 mags? Bullet guide?

    • @weapongeneticsrd7429
      @weapongeneticsrd7429  Рік тому +1

      Milled the trunnion

    • @kingstoeck
      @kingstoeck Рік тому

      @@weapongeneticsrd7429 did you have to install a bullet guide? If so which one?

  • @jeffnutter4115
    @jeffnutter4115 Рік тому

    How much for the traditional conversion like the top rifle?

  • @Captured-On-Camera-Reviewer

    That paint on the converted Saiga should be a gloss finish job.

  • @Ret2Play
    @Ret2Play Рік тому

    New to AKs…can you even get Saigas anymore?

    • @Charsept
      @Charsept Рік тому

      Hard to come by since they were banned from import by Obama.

    • @provenancemachining
      @provenancemachining Рік тому

      Here in the US, no. Saigas and Veprs have been banned from importation since the Obama administration. Whatever is here is what's here.

  • @jwwalsh6358
    @jwwalsh6358 Рік тому

    When you thread the barrel, do you press it out of the front trunnion? Thanks!

    • @weapongeneticsrd7429
      @weapongeneticsrd7429  Рік тому +1

      Yes barrels have to be removed to be threaded.

    • @weapongeneticsrd7429
      @weapongeneticsrd7429  Рік тому

      @@carriemercer8168 you are wrong, we have to fix barrels all the time from people doing it this method. We do it the proper way by pulling the barrel and aligning it in the lathe.

    • @weapongeneticsrd7429
      @weapongeneticsrd7429  Рік тому

      @@carriemercer8168 lols stick a suppressor on it and tell me about your baffle strikes or do some actual accuracy testing and tell me how good that crown is. Actually get off my page and stop spreading bad advice.

    • @weapongeneticsrd7429
      @weapongeneticsrd7429  Рік тому

      @@carriemercer8168 lols good so go be a UA-cam gunsmith. Let me know how many barrels you have screwed up after 20 years and we can compare our companies reviews and revenue

    • @carriemercer8168
      @carriemercer8168 Рік тому +1

      @@weapongeneticsrd7429 I got a saiga 545x39 alpha ak 105 conversion that will smoke all your builds

  • @Kaiya637
    @Kaiya637 Рік тому

    Those are hard to pull back!

  • @LemSportsinterviews
    @LemSportsinterviews Рік тому +1

    sigh-guh! sigh-guh!!!!

  • @jamesdeek7039
    @jamesdeek7039 Рік тому

    Just buy a gun that comes how you want. I don't mind the Sporter look

  • @bidenstoletheelection9116
    @bidenstoletheelection9116 Рік тому

    Alot of disinformation, Not all Saigas had the crush pin holding the gasblock and front sightblock on, Some actually had the 3mm retaining pins,
    And good luck making those 5.45 mags run .223 ammo., The conversion followers are junk

    • @weapongeneticsrd7429
      @weapongeneticsrd7429  Рік тому +1

      Yes, some do. More than 4 years of mag conversion and they still seem to be running good. And yes FJB

  • @ArieteArmsRAMLITE
    @ArieteArmsRAMLITE Рік тому +3

    If he says the word 'gun' one more time I will lose it. A 'gun' is a howitzer type piece of equipment actually. 'Gun' is lazily used for handgun or pistol etc, which is fine and we all do that. What he has there is a rifle. At least he doesn't say 'clip' though.

  • @thomasforman7628
    @thomasforman7628 Рік тому

    hey can i please have your, contact info i have two aks i need some work done on thank you.
    Thomas from florida