Saiga .223 conversion build - PIX

[Deavis]

Finally got my Saiga .223 done. It is not a "Correct" AK by any means but It works for me... I am actually quite fond of it.... front sight pushed off and pin holes re-welded then turned 1/2 x 28 and AR15 flash suppressor installed. The HK sights (RTG parts - cheapest I found) welded on. HG is TAPCO... wish I would have put a HG rt. on when I had the barrel off but oh well.... I see a rail HG up there in the future. SAW grip, holes in receiver welded up, KVAR stock, surefire mags... sling I made (LMK if you want one - I have extras ) Tapco FCG. Rear sight block welded up (amazing job there by Trident) Many thanks to TRIDENT INDUSTRIES Corvallis, Oregon and 762llc of Albany, Oregon for all their help...... You cant go wrong with those guys!

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[ZA_Survivalist]

NICE! I think I might have to check them out.

 

[smonk]

Wow! I've never seen a Saiga look that good! Nice job!

 

[PinkhamR]

Looks great!

 

[Trlsmn]

Interesting front sight/gas block. Can you tell us more about it?

 

[Deavis]

HK triple frame front, cut off at 10 and 2 o'clock then welded to the top of the gas block. Works perfect with an in the white unissued rear HK base, also welded to top cover from the bottom... Zero no problem height wise. cuts nice little groups (for an AK)

 

[Trlsmn]

Someday when you get a chance could you post some closeups of the sight base/gas block?

 

[Deavis]

Here is the rear one... welded/filled/milled. I will work on the front one for you.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Hey, wanna sell it to me?

 

[Deavis]

All guns are for sale... but this one would be A LOT of money.... I got the welding and machining and painting done on a LOT of favors and kinda burned out my sources...

 

[Saigashooter]

nice saiga did you do the work your self? how much for the slings shipped to me?

 

[7.62 maniac]

Holy crap, I didn't think I would ever see a Saiga dressed up to look that nice. Well done

 

[Deavis]

Its really nice with the HK sights and swift lever safety, all the holes are welded up in the receiver and the barrel (front sight AK sight pin holes, then smoothed off) and the 1/2 x 28 AR-15 flash hider installed. Everyone who holds it wants to buy it. I also did a Saiga 12 in same format:

http://www.northwestfirearms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6396

 

[zul]

WOW! That thing is awesome. Very unique AK. Love it. Great job!!

 

[sports-shooter]

Very nice! I'm a fan of HK sights (I even have it on my AR).

 

[Stomper]

It strongly resembles a Galil with some subtle differences in the lines.... NICE!

 

[Silver Fox]

I have a saiga 7.62x39 that you have influenced its outcome.

By the way, your saiga would run circles around a mini 14. Nice job!

SF-

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Hey did you cut the bbl down a little or is that just the 16"? The Galil style forearm is throwing me off and I can't quite tell.

 

[Riot]

That is a very nice rifle...how accurate does she shoot? How does it compare to other AKs (yes, I know it's a saiga)? How about the weight, does the bull barrel make it front heavy? With the sights on the rear like that, does it make the eye relief akward or just perfect?

 

[Deavis]

Sights are perfect.... shoots better than a standard AK, especially with the peeps. I have not really gotten down to it but 2.5 MOA is what I recall with XM193 Ball. barrel is 16" just threaded 1/2 x 28 and an A2 flash hider installed.