Saiga Pistol Grip Conversion

[russianblood]

I just ordered all the parts to convert my Saiga 20 shotgun to a standard pistol grip. There is a great video on line that shows how it's done.
http://vimeo.com/2787027

Anybody on here done this conversion on their Saiga rifle or shotgun? I ordered all the parts from Dinzag Arms (http://www.dinzagarms.com). It's a Michigan company in Clio for those not familiar with them.

Wish me luck! :help:

[skoltuniak]

I've converted a 12Ga and a 7.62x39. The 7.62 was pretty straight forward but the 12Ga required machining the receiver and the FCG.

There are some parts on here that will make it easier. http://saigatechusa.com/

Advice:
1. Stick a rag in the barrel to keep the metal chips out.
2. Take your time!

Good luck! Shoot me a PM if you need any help.

Shaun

[russianblood]

Why did you have to machine the shotgun receiver?

Here is a list of parts that I ordered:
FCGPGC1 FCG PG Saiga : 1 : 52.00
AKPGNS AK PG Nut w/Screw : 1 : 11.00
AKNYHP Hole Plugs : 1 : 1.00
TGHWARE1 Triggerguard Hardware : 1 : 1.00
AKRETP AK FCG Ret Plate : 1 : 15.00
AKBSWB AK Stock Warsaw Black : 1 : 52.00
PGRIPB AK PG Black : 1 : 19.00

Thanks for the 'rag in the barrel' idea.

[skoltuniak]

Why did you have to machine the shotgun receiver?

Here is a list of parts that I ordered:
FCGPGC1 FCG PG Saiga : 1 : 52.00
AKPGNS AK PG Nut w/Screw : 1 : 11.00
AKNYHP Hole Plugs : 1 : 1.00
TGHWARE1 Triggerguard Hardware : 1 : 1.00
AKRETP AK FCG Ret Plate : 1 : 15.00
AKBSWB AK Stock Warsaw Black : 1 : 52.00
PGRIPB AK PG Black : 1 : 19.00

Thanks for the 'rag in the barrel' idea.

I had to machine the receiver b/c there was not a hole for the grip nut. The FCG that you bought should not require machining (mine did since I used a double-hook trigger). You will likely need to machine the AK FCG Ret Plate to allow the BCG to cycle (unless this one is made for Saiga's).

I got my parts from MidwayUSA since I have a dealer account; The Dinzag parts may already be modified and save you a lot of time on the grinder.

[russianblood]

The FCG from Dinzag has been modified for the Saiga already. I paid a bit extra but hopefully it will be worth it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed the PG nut opening is already there.

[skoltuniak]

If the hole is not there, make sure that you lay it out before you cut it! Here is the blueprint http://www.cross-conn.com/Saiga_Conversion/Step_4.htm

Be exact and take your time. Measure twice, cut once.