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    thomfantomas

    thomfantomas

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    Feb 15, 2013
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    looking to buy the kit very soon just figured i'd ask if anyone here in the baltimore county region has the essential tools (obviously willing to pay$$$) or can recommend a gun shop that converts into 922r compliant configuration. PM me or comment thanks.
     
    bigdv

    bigdv

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    May 17, 2010
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    pretty simple to do. Really just need a dremel tool. I did not do the bullet guide. I just use the saiga magazines. I found a video online and did mine. The hardest part was getting the trigger spring in place.
     
    fred333

    fred333

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    What exactly do you need to do?

    If you're trying to replace a trunnion, barrel or receiver, you definitely need some serious tools and know-how. But I've converted the VEPR 12 to 922r (replaced trigger, sear, hammer, gas piston, recoil spring) with only a punch, small hammer and flat-head screwdriver. Took me all of an hour, including a complete clean/lube.
     
    rob-cubed

    rob-cubed

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    Sep 24, 2009
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    Easy to do yourself. New trigger guard, Tapco G2 trigger, PG grip and screw. TG rivets can actually be set by hand but it's easier with a press and jig. S-12 hammer is a little different either use the original or modify the US version. Requires some relief for the center support.

    Get a decent solid stock like a K-VAR or Arsenal USA (Texas) and shave 0.5mm off either side and usually the bottom for the slightly thicker receiver.

    Front end, I like the K-VAR offering for the handguard which is drop-in and similar in design to the official thing... but you have lots of choices with rails, etc.

    Welding up the receiver holes: just use plugs or make friends with a muffler guy who can make quick, neat work of it.

    Mags: KeepShooting had great clones of factory mags. Don't know if they still do but I have extras, PM me.
     
    JohnnyE

    JohnnyE

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    Jan 18, 2013
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    I cannot overstress my recommendation to visit the Saiga 12 forum. There is a lot of really good information there. It helped me through four conversions...and I am not a pro.
     
    JohnnyE

    JohnnyE

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    No drill press required. A hand drill is great, and a Dremel works well, too. Even if you don't do any of the work yourself, you will get a wealth of ideas. There are a lot of options, and cruising the site can help you make some choices.
     
    rob-cubed

    rob-cubed

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    You can do this. Seriously. There are things I will pay dearly to have someone else smith/build, but modding a Saiga isn't one of them. Watch the Youtube tuts... is very easy. No need for a shop press, or a drill press. Just simple hand tools.

    The biggest PITA is getting through the spot weld to remove the factory trigger guard. Everything else is cake.
     
    thomfantomas

    thomfantomas

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    Feb 15, 2013
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    rob-cubed said:
    You can do this. Seriously. There are things I will pay dearly to have someone else smith/build, but modding a Saiga isn't one of them. Watch the Youtube tuts... is very easy. No need for a shop press, or a drill press. Just simple hand tools.

    The biggest PITA is getting through the spot weld to remove the factory trigger guard. Everything else is cake.
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    we'll see thanks for the encouragement :thumbsup:
     
    thomfantomas

    thomfantomas

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    Feb 15, 2013
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    002.jpg officially have the essentials but it's looking bleak on my part this isn't another Ar Lower Task there's more to it...if no one here wishes not to help out $$$ i'm just going to get it done by Engage Armament!
     
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