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February 27th, 2010, 11:04 PM #1
Saiga AK with custom vented gas tube
Well, I got the conversion done awhile ago, but now have been drooling over the Tromix 12 guages. I was searching high and low for a gas tube cover that had a handguard on it (i.e. Tromix) but could NOT find one anywhere for the 7.62. While cleaning my Mossberg 500 (that has the ATI vented hanguard on it)....and I thought damn! I bet with a little work I could get one to fit the Saiga!
Off to Cabelas I went today to pick up a donor. Brought it home and went to work with a pair of tin snips, a dremel and a body shop hammer. Cut it down to size (leaving the screw mounting holes of course) and bent over the edges by the gas tube block. It's solid as a rock, but I will spot weld it in the spring & repaint. The factory forward handguard slipped right back on. I also put vents in the factory forearm, but I'm not so pleased with how it turned out. I'll pick another one up off ebay or gunbroker since they're only around $10 and re-do it. I also put a new picatiny rail on & bought a CAA folding grip (one of thicest ones out there IMO).
But, $20 later I finally got my vented gas tube cover! I think it looks damn good & should be very functional!
I have on order (and should have next week) a genuine Hungarian AMD muzzle brake & will get the barrel threaded for it next week as well.
So all together including the rifle and conversion, I only put out less than $550 total....not too bad in my book, since I have much more in my 10/22!
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February 27th, 2010, 11:40 PM #2
Re: Saiga AK with custom vented gas tube
that looks pretty good!...nothing like adding your own little custom touches!
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February 28th, 2010, 01:08 AM #3
Re: Saiga AK with custom vented gas tube
I like it! Nice work Q.
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February 28th, 2010, 11:01 AM #4
Re: Saiga AK with custom vented gas tube
Im impressed!
I would get rid of that Bipod and put a sling mount type on there though. Not only are those heavy (I have one) but mounted like that it could be killing your accuracy.
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February 28th, 2010, 11:37 AM #5
Re: Saiga AK with custom vented gas tube
Yep, I hear you! It did in fact kill accuarcy at the range compared to just a sandbag rest....I was amazed at that!! The bipod is on the rail though and is a quick detach.
Thanks for the compliments guys.....I was really happy how it turned out. Should look pretty mean with the AMD brake on there!
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February 28th, 2010, 12:31 PM #6
Re: Saiga AK with custom vented gas tube
i mounted an old SKS vented hand guard tube on my S12 and it;s worked out great. fit perfectly and worked with the original handguard [which i like].
MORDENTE MEUM
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March 1st, 2010, 09:02 AM #7
Re: Saiga AK with custom vented gas tube
It's hard to tell from the pictures but from my experience the ATi heat shields rust like a MF. If it's the black park look kind make sure you paint it. I had severe problems keeping mine from rusting and finally just dumped it all together.
Hate to see that thing transfer a bunch of rust to your nice rifle. I think you did a nice job. I have the same folding grip. I liked that one as well... but... stripped all mine back down to stock furniture. I just like them better that way.
I like that grip folded better than I like it deployed, kinda as a drop grip. So I just took it off.
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March 3rd, 2010, 01:19 PM #8
Re: Saiga AK with custom vented gas tube
I think aim surplus or someone like that sells ak gas tubes that look like that. But good work on the custom job, looks good.
BTW, I have ruined two stock handguards so far trying to customize them, which always ended in utter failure. I'm hoping the new one I get at some point will be safe from my dremel.Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it.
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March 3rd, 2010, 01:35 PM #9
Re: Saiga AK with custom vented gas tube
LOL, I've got a Saiga handguard that's currently teetering on the edge.
If I stop now it will probably look great after a little spit and polish. But if I fire up the Dremel one more time I'm sure I'll screw it up.
But sometimes ya gotta just say what the f---
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