WTB: Saiga 7.62x39 hi-cap pmags

[TheMuckraker]

I've found only 2 or so websites that sell them, and they want $38 a piece for the 30 rd! Anyone have 20 or 30 rounders for less?

 

[#1bambam]

Put a bulletguide in it and use AK mags.http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.php?productid=16322&cat=339&page=2

 

[TheMuckraker]

Put a bulletguide in it and use AK mags.http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.php?productid=16322&cat=339&page=2

Once installed, would my saiga pmags be useless?

 

[swagge1]

I have a Saiga stock 10 rounder I'll sell you if you're interested. Looks like 10 rounders are selling around $25 to $30. Hows $15 sound?

 

[#1bambam]

Once installed, would my saiga pmags be useless?

Im afraid so but you could sell them.When converted to AK mags you can get cheaper and higher cap also.Plys I like a steel mag verses a plastic US made one or even the import ones.I wish I could find a 308 mag thin enough to fit in the 308 saiga.

 

[TheMuckraker]

I have a Saiga stock 10 rounder I'll sell you if you're interested. Looks like 10 rounders are selling around $25 to $30. Hows $15 sound?

pm sent

 

[TheMuckraker]

Im afraid so but you could sell them.When converted to AK mags you can get cheaper and higher cap also.Plys I like a steel mag verses a plastic US made one or even the import ones.I wish I could find a 308 mag thin enough to fit in the 308 saiga.

How's the install? how about smooth feeding afterwards? I dont want to chance hang-ups for cheaper mags.....Although they are MUCH cheaper...your suggestion interests me

 

[rockmup]

the install is easy. One screw and some fitting and your good to go. Bam's a pro at it by now !

 

[#1bambam]

Dont forget the 75 round drums that will fit also.And when you say cheaper mags you mean less expencive because the AK mags can kick saiga mags asses.LOL

 

[swagge1]

This might be of some value to people wishing to convert their Saiga. IDK if these prices are still good. I basically found this post I made on another message board from July of 2008 and copy/paste here.


You may not like the plastic furniture, but hopefully this will give you a better idea of what work and parts is involved.

Here's all the parts I used.

$25 Round Trunion Kit Bullet Guide http://www.dinzagarms.com/saiga_762x39/x39rtk.html

$79 Bolt On Lower Handguard Retainer http://www.dinzagarms.com/saiga_762x39/akbor1.html

$9 Pistol Grip Nut and Screw http://www.dinzagarms.com/misc_parts/akpgns.html

$1 for 6 Nylon Hole Plugs http://www.dinzagarms.com/misc_parts/aknyhp.html

$15 AK Retaining Plate http://www.dinzagarms.com/misc_parts/akretp.html

$40 3 30 rd AK Mags http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=282538

$100 TAPCO FUSION AK T6 Stock Rifle System http://www.tapco.com/proddesc.aspx?...c4-0e56d97015c8

$32 AK G2 Trigger Groups http://www.tapco.com/proddesc.aspx?...60-894e018c8330

~$3 for small screws at home depot used to secure trigger guard to receiver

So the conversion parts cost me right around $300. The rife itself cost me $265 but looks like the price went up http://www.classicarms.us/

Looks like they have already converted Saiga's for $550.

You can also find Saiga conversion videos on youtube to see if this is something you'd like to do.

Hope this helps
-Scott

 

[TheMuckraker]

That thang's purty.

 

[swagge1]

I guess they don't offer it anymore like I had it. This is the closest thing I could find.
http://www.tapco.com/proddesc.aspx?Id=a8032a1a-c1ca-44bd-8b14-f775339810d5
It was the hand guard, pistol grip and stock. The hand guard didn't come with the vents in them. I drilled them out with a drill press and filed the middle till it made the slits.

 

[TheMuckraker]

well, the stock on mississippiautoarms.com comes with the pistol grip and fits my trigger group. Didnt you move yours forward?