Back in the AK game with a California "Featureless" build, based on a Saiga 7.62x39

[imarangemaster]

I decided to get back into the AK game. I sold my AKs prior to moving back to California in 2011. though I still have my: retro AR, PTR-91, and USGI M1 Carbine, which I made featureless CA compliant (the M1 Carbine already was, of course)

My first AK was a Chinese Poly-tech I got in the 1980s. I even carried it as a trunk weapon on the S.O. for awhile, until the Sheriff saw me with it on a high profile drug raid he showed up at, and said it looked "too evil!". I sold in about 2000 when I disability retired. I kept the magazines, though.

For the 4 year sojourn of living in free America, I had several Yugo M70s VZ58, WASRs, IO AK clone (terrible weapon), and about 5 or 6 Saigas that I restored to original configuration: pistol grip, handguard retainers, AK103 breaks, etc. I sold the last of them when I moved back to California in 2011.

As I said already, I still have my legally possessed in California pre-1-1-2000 magazines. This Saiga (which should be at my LGS tomorrow to start its 10 day jail sentence) I will keep stock (featureless, no pistol grip or muzzle devices) using just enough 922R parts to use my high caps.: Tapco followers, Tapco Piston, Tapco hammer and disconnector. I may put a RAM ambi speed catch on it, too. I had one on a AK103 build and liked it.

I have a scarce Saiga factory Dragunov thumbhole stock for when I leave the state (or maybe with a Solar Tactical Kydex paddle). It is only one 922R part, and only counts as a stock for 922 parts count. I actually like the feel of it. I hate the feel of the Tapco T-6 Saiga stock/pistol grip. UGH. The Dragunov feels pretty good, though.

I will keep everyone posted.

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[imarangemaster]

Got it out of jail today! Love it. First glance FSB is straight and front sight centered. Serial number begins with "13" so I am assuming using the earlier system where it means 2013 production. It was imported by RWC Group, and I think he got it from Davidson's Wholesale in AZ.

The certificate says 137mm 5 shot 100 meter group, so that's roughly 5' at 100 yards. I know my prior Saigas would do 2-3 MOA easily. Maybe Ivan had too much Stoli the night before. I worked graveyard last night, so I had to stay up to pick it up. I will look more detailed at it later and give more data. I hope to put the 922R stuff on this week sometime.


Here's what we do in California to use our pre-ban high-caps legally: These are mine (except the Saiga. My Saiga is on the way to the dealer).

[Bill Hollinger]

Nice looking herd you have there

[browningautorifle]

Now I understand why one would carry his Carbine for a trunk gun in LEO...in Cali...

[imarangemaster]

Now I understand why one would carry his Carbine for a trunk gun in LEO...in Cali...

My dad carried an Inland M1 Carbine on Iwo Jima in WW2. It served him VERY well. His brothers, who were Marines in the PTO, also carried carbines. They served them well, too. I guess it is a family tradition....

[imarangemaster]

UPDATES with pixs! Before anyone in California wets themselves and starts pointing fingers screaming "felon" for the 2nd and 3rd pictures, they were taken in Southern Oregon where we went camping with my grandson and daughter....

California "Featureless"



Configured for "Free America"

[WarPig1976]

Before anyone in California wets themselves and starts pointing fingers screaming "felon"

I'm still laughing about "Leaf lickers" now this....

[RudyN]

The only thing I would say is I am jealous of the ones in Oregon.