Pimp my Saiga

[Clockwork]

So since I just picked up a Saiga 12 at the SAXET gun show now begins the arduous process of making it look as cool as humanly possible, so I enlist the collective help of TGT for the process in a segment I call:

PIMP MY SAIGA

I plan on having my Saiga converted by Alex at Dreadnought Industries. From there I plan on installing a barrel shroud from Alumalite (Saiga 12 Custom Shrouds)
Thing is, I can't decide on which barrel shroud I want to install. Kinda leaning toward this one in TwoTone:

Additionally, I was thinking of installing a Magpul angled foregrip instead of the standard vertical foregrip that you see everyone using.

 

[poolingmyignorance]

Be more fun to do it yourself.

 

[Clockwork]

Ah, but I only have two eyes. If I pool the experience of everyone on the forum I'm more likely to find the most entertaining accessories for my Saiga.

 

[Charlie]

I really like that angled foregrip. Looks like it would be very comfortable to shoot. Have you or anyone else here ever had an AR or AK with that foregrip? I'd like to get some opinions on it. As far as looks it ranks way up there.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

That looks like a ray gun.

I like this one...


You need a chainsaw like this under your barrel...

 

[southtexaspilot]

I really like that angled foregrip. Looks like it would be very comfortable to shoot. Have you or anyone else here ever had an AR or AK with that foregrip? I'd like to get some opinions on it. As far as looks it ranks way up there.

I have the angled on my 6.8 and really like it. It is comfortable to shoot and I like the hand position. The only issue I have is looking for a new place to mount the pressure switch for my Surefire.

W

 

[Charlie]

That sounds great, but we really need a picture (being visual type folks).

How much rail does it require?

 

[randy_rcr]

Rich has that foregrip on his AK and will more than likely be at the bullet hole so u can try it out

 

[Texan2]

CW, Alex has my Saiga right now....cant wait to get it back

 

[southtexaspilot]

That sounds great, but we really need a picture (being visual type folks).

How much rail does it require?

Comes in two sizes, mine is the smaller one.

 

[Charlie]

Nice!

 

[Jakashh]

You're supposed to keep that AFG as far forward as possible, not sure how that will look on a saiga like the one you posted. I'm not a fan of them, but i've never tried it either. I just think it looks stupid how they hold the gun with the AFG, but I'm totally ignoring whatever ergonomic or handling benefits it may give.

 

[rifletex91]

You need this.
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[southtexaspilot]

You're supposed to keep that AFG as far forward as possible, not sure how that will look on a saiga like the one you posted. I'm not a fan of them, but i've never tried it either. I just think it looks stupid how they hold the gun with the AFG, but I'm totally ignoring whatever ergonomic or handling benefits it may give.

I've been told mine is too far forward but never too far back! I put it where it was comfortable. That's what makes rails so nice. I've never stood in the mirror and posed with my rifle so I guess I'll never know how stupid I look shooting it, not that the pigs care.

W

 

[Jakashh]

I've been told mine is too far forward but never too far back! I put it where it was comfortable. That's what makes rails so nice. I've never stood in the mirror and posed with my rifle so I guess I'll never know how stupid I look shooting it, not that the pigs care.

W

My post wasn't directed toward you, your gun looks badass. My post was towards clockwork according to that pic he posted right here, where the only place you can attach the VFG is so close to the magwell

and I was referring to this, it just looks weird to me how they hold their guns

 

[southtexaspilot]

Looks like a kid with a super soaker! I didn't take any offense. I was just commenting on worrying about what I look like vs function. Agreed though that the picture you posted looks a little funny. I've got too many other flaws to worry about what I look like!

W

 

[southtexaspilot]

Sorry for the hijack Clockwork. I've never owned a Saiga, please post pics of your progress. What is an unmolested example selling for these days?

W

 

[Clockwork]

Anyone know of any good top folding stocks for a Saiga 12?

I'm thinking side or top folding.

I'd love to get my hands on that Magpul grip at Bullet Hole on Saturday just to get a feel for it.

@Southtexaspilot - It's still all completely stock with a 19" barrel. I don't know if I'm even going to fire it before Alex gets his hands on it for a conversion. That said, I'd like to brainstorm and gather around a bunch of parts for it so I can continue to modify and upgrade it after I get it back from Dreadnought Industries. All the coolest stuff Alex does isn't even on their website. I've been fortunate enough to go through his safes and man he has some amazing toys.

 

[Texan2]

Anyone know of any good top folding stocks for a Saiga 12?

I'm thinking side or top folding.

I'd love to get my hands on that Magpul grip at Bullet Hole on Saturday just to get a feel for it.

@Southtexaspilot - It's still all completely stock with a 19" barrel. I don't know if I'm even going to fire it before Alex gets his hands on it for a conversion. That said, I'd like to brainstorm and gather around a bunch of parts for it so I can continue to modify and upgrade it after I get it back from Dreadnought Industries. All the coolest stuff Alex does isn't even on their website. I've been fortunate enough to go through his safes and man he has some amazing toys.

I sat for over an hour fondling everything in his BIG safe one day... if the SHTF, I can think of worse places to be than his shop.

 

[matefrio]

SBR it. On the side folding stock use a push button. The other ones don't work. The over folder or the wire folders hurt like H3!!.

This does't work well for folding stocks:

Use Something like this push button: