Not wanting to pull the FSB and GB so I've been thinking about converting the front end.

Still in the thinking phase - will determine after I get to the range this weekend, as I like the factory handguard.

But.....if I were to, is dinzag the way to go?

I've used Dinzag's bolt on HG retainer. Works well.

I used the CSS bolt on Handguard retainer and have shot quite a few rounds the rifle with no issues. It's seems well made, has stayed secure, and even has cleaning rod hole. The only thing I would recommend is making a small dimple in the top of the barrel for the set screw to grab into and use some blue Loctite on the threads and you should be gtg.

I have used the css one and it works good. I think either dinzag or css is good to go. If you decide, I no longer need mine. 30 bucks and its yours.

I was going to suggest the dimple also.

I have one of the dinzag ones but it was close to $100.00 when I bought it.  I would get a cheaper one if CSS is less.  One another Saiga I own I went the ultra-cheap way and modified a $15.00 original hand guard retainer.

Go on...

I left my Harbor Freight press at my house in AZ when I rented it out.  Renters called me and wanted to buy house so I sold it with stuff including the press in it.  Bought a bunch of Saigas when they were still cheap, wanted to put regular hand guards on them but no press.




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The barrel has relief cuts that allows the original type to slide on and fit with no wobble.  Cut and grind a hand guard retainer to slip over barrel, slide into place and secure with a small bolt and nut through the holes for the retainer release which is removed. There are better nuts than the one I used but it was all I had.  Bit of Loctite and it is secure.

I've had great luck with mine.  Seems to be out of stock right now, though.  http://saiga-ak.com/index.html

I used one of these and couldn't be happier.

Me too, he's a great guy and makes excellent products.








Also have his Saiga-12 gas tube mod. Absolutely improved the aesthetics and to me made the gun

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