Saiga magazines

**mongose99** · June 5th, 2008, 11:33 AM

I noticed some Saiga rifles take 7.62x39 and are built on the AK frame. The website only sales 5 and 10 round mags, but are AK mags compatable with this gun?

**mongose99** · June 5th, 2008, 11:38 AM

Answered my question partly...
Yes they can take them after modification.
What are the modifications needed?

**crlovel** · June 5th, 2008, 12:46 PM

Mongoose, check the Saiga forums for all Saiga related info. All of your questions will be answered.

http://forum.saiga-12.com

**Willie D** · June 5th, 2008, 04:27 PM

1. File down the mag catch (military mags have a thicker rear tab that won't lock in a Saiga)

2. Add a bullet guide. AKs need these. Saiga doesn't have one so it uses a higher front lip on its mags.

**gf45acp** · June 5th, 2008, 06:45 PM

I believe that there are also aftermarket 30 rd. mags available, but they run $40. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=101240000

**Jackal** · June 5th, 2008, 10:54 PM

There are mags specific to saigas that will not need a bullet guide. And also, some surplus mags will feed most of the time. I have shot a saiga conversion, probably 100 rounds once, and there were 3 jams from having no bullet guide. The owner intended to install one.