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Thanks Bob. I have 3 more mags on order. The good news is that it should arrive Friday. It is cutting it close though. I only have 1 double stack mag pouch that holds 2 mags. Would that be sufficient? Tim is not going to make it as his daughter has observation day at Ballet school this Saturday.

Thanks to Bob for inviting me to the IDPA match a few weeks back. I've signed up. This is my first time. I have a brand new Saiga that has been modified but not fired. I think it may be too much to try firing it for the first time here though.

If you interested in the MD-08 micro dot, PA team said I could use the coupon "KF" for $20 off. I'm not sure if this works with anything else though.

Yes.

Ray, I think I saw you sign in just before us around 10:30. You left before we were done. We'll try to catch you next time.

Hmm, I was just going to inquire about that. I suppose that will be my next Saiga.

Picked up a PPQ today that I'm looking forward to testing. I'll be running more ammo thru my S&W 1911 I got with my last permit. If I see someone with a Governor, I'll introduce myself. I'll be bringing a buddy that just moved here from the draconian city (NYC) and he's bringing a few toys. Not sure what he's going to bring though.

Voted, I'm partial to the 1911.

I ordered 4 about a week back. It looks like Mtn Armory probably has more but it is not listed on their site. Best bet is to email MIke at Mtn Armory.

Going to be there tomorrow around 10:30am with my new toy. Anyone else going?

Looks like it is $2 off of $15.99 now.

Cabela's is having a Memorial Day Sale from May 17th to 28th. Use coupon 52SHIP for free shipping over $99. American Eagle Rifle Ammunition 5.56mm, 55 Gr, FMJ - $6.99 .223 Remington, 50 Gr, LCT - $8.79 .223 Remington, 55 Gr, FMJ - $8.99

I actually didn't have many tools. Drill, Dremel, hammer, punch, needle nose plier and screwdriver. I actually did all the work in my basement bathroom. I rested the gun on the sink and put some cardboard underneath to protect the gun.

I did see that (although not initially). When I first tried to put the AK mag in, the mag would easily come out. I've removed quite a bit of material already. The mag stays but I'm wondering if I should remove more from the top of the bullet guide so that the mag release is flush against the trigger. I honestly cannot remember if the mag release was flush against the trigger. I agree with Vladtepes. I was quite dubious that I would complete this but there are quite a few good guides. Once I was able to successfully drill off the first rivet, I knew there was no going back but I felt like I accomplished something. I could pretty much take it apart whenever I need now. I actually swapped out the hammer spring today and it probably took a few minutes to do.

I purchased a Saiga 7.62 from Chris almost a month back. It was sitting around un-molested while I read up on what I wanted to do. This is the first time trying to modify a gun so I really wanted to read up. I was real nervous about destroying the gun. I then spent time collecting parts (and waiting for parts to be in stock). When you think you have all your parts, you get thrown a curveball. Most of the parts I got from Carolina Shooters Supply. Don't forget to use the coupon (CSS) if you purchase from them. Below are the list of parts I used: ATI Scorpion Grip TAPCO G2 Fire Control Group Carolina Billet Trigger Guard Carolina Raptor Tactical Stock Check Rest for Carolina Raptor Stock Bullet Guide 15/20 AK47 Mags - Mountain Armory EMA Tactical AK Mag Release Ultimak Gas Tube GTE Performance Power Hammer Spring Lower Bracket Handguard Retaining Bracket Kvar Lower Handguard Here is the final product below. I used the video guides from CSS to guide me thru this. Drilling rivets are probably the worst part with the wrong drill bit. I had not clue what my drill bits were but they were not going thru the rivets. A quick trip to Home Depot for a cobalt bit did the trick. The one hickup I had was the bullet guide. I drilled the hole too far in and had to remove some material from the bullet guide so that the screw can go into the hole I drilled. I then had to remove some material from the top of the screw so that it did not interfere with the bolt carrier. Everything is smooth now. With the 15/20 AK47 magazine installed The mag release is not quite flush with the mag installed. I tried knocking the mag loose but it seems like the mag is sitting in there quite snug. Do I need to file the top of the mag release a bit more so that the mag release is sitting flush? Now that I've done the conversion, do I need to carry anything that states that this part is made in the US for 922r compliance? I am down to 9 imported parts (Trigger, Hammer, Disconnector, Buttstock and Handguard were replaced with parts made in the US) so I should be good. I need to find a place I can shoot it. I've mainly been going to Bayonne Pistol Range so I need to find another range and am open to suggestions. I do plan on taking this to PA to shoot when I visit my brother in law out there.

There sure are a lot of people on the forum from Union applying for permits. I suppose that is why the Detective is always so busy.

I was advised to keep a copy with the gun when I made my purchase. No that big of a deal. I keep the original in my filing cabinet.

Nice, what holster is that?

Welcome, I guess you are waiting for Det Baird. I'm also in Union. It took a little over 60 days.

This is the NICS check. http://www.shoreshotpistolrange.com/pdf/NICS.pdf When you purchase a handgun, you are subjected to the NICS check even though the local PD has already conducted a complete background check within the past 180 days which makes no sense to conduct the NICS check again. In the case of a long arms purchase, it may make sense to conduct this check depending on how long your last check was done. Regardless, it is a nice way for the state to tax you everytime you purchase a firearm.

Ammo boxes were fine inside also. Perhaps your box took a beating prior to arriving at Dunn's. I also got a box of 7.62 x 39 on Friday. Box and ammo boxes looked beaten. Ammo looked fine though. I'm sure the UPS guy must have loved dropping off multiple boxes of ammo. I just have a hard time explaining to my wife why I have so much delivered. She would not understand that there are different types of ammo.

No, mine was shipped in the federal box with shopdunns taped to the side. The box was pretty sturdy. It could be that your box took a beating in transit.

Same here. Wow, these are heavy. Good thing for free shipping.

Maybe he has it mixed up with NY. You can bring them a copy of the NJ laws. There are tons of other shops you can go in PA if they don't want your business. You should also consider buying local. Chris @ Bullseye is a great guy and should be able to get you what you want quickly. If you want to look around, NJFG is nearby. They have tons of stuff but the prices (and service) is only so-so. Good luck with the wait in Union. It took a little over 60 days for me.

Class was at 2pm so 10 am would have been a bit early. I was in the neighborhood around noon and figured it was too early for class. I stumbled onto Ramsey Outdoors which was not too far away. Jimmy mentioned the Urban Pistol would be a good next step class. I'll look at the calendar to see when that is. Now I need to get a holster.