Converted my first Saiga-12

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I finally completed my first Saiga 12 build. I checked the things that needed to be checked. I also polished the bolt to enhance reliability.

I had one failure to feed and one failure to extract in the first 5 rounds (using Winchester Universal). After 50 rounds of NobelSport LE 2 3/4 12 pellet 00 Buckshot my Saiga 12 fired the Winchester Universal without any malfunctions. I fired the following:

50 rounds - Centurion LE 2 3/4 Multi-Defense Buck
50 rounds - Federal LE Tactical Flitecontrol 8 Pell. OO Buck (1145 fps)
50 rounds - Federal LE Tactical Full Power 9 pell. OO Buck (1325 fps)
20 rounds - Federal Personal Defense Low Recoil 9 pell. OO Buck (1145 fps)
20 rounds - Winchester Ranger Low Recoil 8 Pellet OO Buckshot
50 rounds - Winchester Universal 2 3/4, 7 1/2 shot

The only malfunctions were in the first 5 rounds with the light Winchester Universals. No other malfunctions occurred with all the rounds expended. I’m a happy camper! :slight_smile:

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very nice…what rounds patterned the best and the worst for you through this weapon?

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Looks really good

What did you fill the side holes in with? I normally just use black nylon hole plugs since they look just like rivets when they’re done.

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Thanks!

terrymo - The Federal Tactical 8 pellet and Full power 9 pellet buck both with their Flight control wad shot a consistent 4" - 4.5" group at 25 yards.

The Nobel Sport LE 2 3/4, 12 pellet 00 Buckshot shot in the 9.5" to 10.5" at 25 yards.

DavePAL84 - I re-used the pins that held the original trigger components.

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There really is nothing quit like a 18.5mm AK! :cool:

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Here are current pictures of my Arsenal SGL-31 and Saiga 12. I refinished the Saiga 12 in O.D. Duracoat. Tuned the trigger assembly. Radiused the trigger edges and reprofiled the bolt hold open lever. Also, retextured the MD Arms “Molot” grip.

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Ray T, what mag is that in your '74? Looks almost like ACU gray in color.

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Moose-Knuckle,

It’s just a Bulgarian 30 rounder that I painted O.D… I think the lighting messed with the color.

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Looks good.

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Nicely done. I botched my first one a bit. Is that the original safety stop?

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Thanks guys. :slight_smile:

I am using Krebs Custom MK VI Enhanced Safety on my Saiga 12 and SGL-31.

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Those are nice. I have two myself. What about the safety stop? Looks like yours is a part of (or bolted onto) your trigger guard.

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chriskc04 - The safety stop is part of Carolina Shooters Supply Saiga-12 billet trigger guard.

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Thank you, sir.

Probably a good call not messing with the PG nut hole. Mine ended up looking like a 5-year-old cut it out. :fie:

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Looks good.

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need to get mine converted. anyone wanna do mine for the experience? :wink: i’ll pay for the parts and shipping! pm me if interested.