new gas ports in saiga 12 help (Knoxville).

[csc8569]

Anyone in Knoxville ever drill new gas ports in the barrel of their saiga 12 to help cycling? I needing the done to mine, but I don't have the tools or confidence in metal work to tackle this on my own. I will be willing to work out some kind of deal with the person who helps me complete this task. Thanks!

[Dolomite_supafly]

Have you converted it? If so what hammer did you use?

 

Are you using the factory magazine?

 

What year is it? You can find it below the oval marking on the left side.

 

What is going on?

 

Any mods? Like gas pucks, adjustable gas block, springs ets...

[Smith]

Don't drill gas ports! Opening the gas block is a very simple and easy fix for an under gassing Saiga 12. Of course you can polish the bolt and change the piston first to see if that fixes your issues. If it hasn't been converted you can send it back to RAAC and they will do the fix for you. Again DO NOT DRILL PORTS!.

Here is a easy step by step.

http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/33836-modification-to-repair-fte-issues-on-saigas-with-blocked-gas-ports/

Edited October 18, 2013 by Smith

[csc8569]

I have already read that and checked the gun. It only has two holes. Even if the gas block is covering more holes, I still need help getting the gas block off to check.

[csc8569]

Also, there is a 8 to 16 month wait if I send it back.

[Smith]

Gotch. Dolomite's over you way. He might be able to give you hand with that but it is pretty easy to DIY.

[Dolomite_supafly]

I am going to PM my number, give me a call so we can figure it out,

[csc8569]

Fixed. Runs great. Thanks fellas.

[Smith]

Fixed. Runs great. Thanks fellas.

Yeah, we need more details than that! ;) What did you end up having to do?

Edited October 18, 2013 by Smith

[csc8569]

Widened the two gas ports I already had, put two more in and widened the hole in the gas block to uncover them all. Tomorrow I'm gonna start putting a mirror finish on the bolt.

[reed1285]

My converted s12 wouldnt run cheap low brass at all when i got it. An md arms vplug, md arms gas puck, and css recoil spring later it runs like a champ. Glad u got it straightened out