I have a question and can't seem to get an answer from BUDS

[neginfluence04]

I'm thinking about purchasing this guy here and converting it but can't seem to find out who makes it or if its even worth a damn.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...an+American+Armory/SAIGA 170260 7.62X39 16IN/

I'm thinking it's made by EEA but the listing says Saiga so i'm kind of confused. I wish that buds posted actual pics of the firearms vs none at all or stock factory pics. O well any info would be greatly appreciated

 

[RickN]

I looked it up and it is a standard Saiga. I have one just like it and it is a great little rifle. A slightly more accurate version of a AK.

Check this,

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/2USSG170260-1.html

 

[Danny Tanner]

EAA = European American Armory, who is exporting Saigas for now versus RAA [Russian American Armament], but still made by IZMASH. So, same exact rifle, just a different exporter.

For a whopping 3, yet 5-bullet, reviews check out: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/2USSG170260-1.html.

 

[neginfluence04]

http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?133884-Saiga-.308-AK74&highlight=saiga

so could it be made to look like this? ^^^ To be honest this is exactly what i'm wanting my 308 to look like so what would be the best way to go / cheapest as far as rifle make/model and conversion parts?

 

[1S1K]

This is the sporter version that you can convert to a pistol grip and standard buttstock. It is a Saiga made in Russia by Izhmash who manufactured the original Russian ak. EAA is the importer to the US but I have not seen one lately imported by them. The ones I've seen at classic arms, jgsales,centerfire,etc has EAA import marks grinded off and has a velcro looking piece on frame close to stock on right side which is ugly. Maybe EAA is importing them again. At $380, that is a little high. They usually go for $330.

 

[1S1K]

http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?133884-Saiga-.308-AK74&highlight=saiga

so could it be made to look like this? ^^^

yes it can, with a conversion kit and youtube instructional videos.

 

[neginfluence04]

I just noticed that the gas tube and front sight looked different so I didn't know if it could be made to look identical to that one?

 

[neginfluence04]

never mind i did some research and found out you need a few extra parts but can still be done. Thanks for all the INFO. One last questions whats the best / most reliable saiga available with in a reasonable price?

 

[1S1K]

Saiga sporter will all be the same and needs conversion to get that look that you like, look arround locally, a good price would be no more than $345. The one with grinded import marks went on sale on several online dealers a few months ago for $300 + s/h. Arsenal saiga on the other hand is a true ak platform but would be hard to find one under $700.