Does anyone here know how to convert a Saiga 12?

[Guest LSU]

Does anyone know how to do the conversion who could help me do one to my Saiga?

[Guest bkelm18]

Does anyone know how to do the conversion who could help me do one to my Saiga?

Check YouTube. Tons of videos.

[R1100R]

Go to Caronlina Shooters Supply. They have videos and the parts needed.

[sigmtnman]

While not a saiga12, this site may be helpful as most things are the same.

Saiga Step 1

[Moped]

I've not done a shotgun, but the rifle conversion is eazy peazy and I'm not mechanically inclined at all! Here is one of the best sites on the web for info on the Saiga. forum.Saiga-12.com

[East_TN_Patriot]

Pardon my ignorance, but what does it mean to do a "conversion" on a Saiga? Caliber conversion?

[Guest bkelm18]

Pardon my ignorance, but what does it mean to do a "conversion" on a Saiga? Caliber conversion?

Converting it from the "sporter" configuration (by law they have to be imported like this) to the standard AK style.

Sporter configuration:

Essentially involves removing the fire control group and replacing it with an AK one, installing an AK stock and pistol grip, and a slight modification to the mag catch and installation of a feed ramp (rifles only). All very easy with minimal tools.

Edited January 1, 2012 by bkelm18

[Garufa]

Pardon my ignorance, but what does it mean to do a "conversion" on a Saiga? Caliber conversion?

It means to convert it into a pistol gripped AK. Saiga's have a traditional stock with no pistol grip. The conversion requires moving the the trigger assembly forward and attaching a grip.

[Guest The Dude]

go to the saiga 12 forum and find all the answers you want. with lots of tutorials and loads of other info on AK's in general. forum.Saiga-12.com