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BattleRifleG3 · 12-11-2005, 02:04 PM

The forends pictured are all for the Saiga-12 shotgun. Making handguards for a Yugo AK would involve a new design which I'm trying to hold off on until I get set up in a new location. I'd be interested for sure in doing that in the future.

I would say though that a Zastava style grip like shown would be a good match for your incoming Yugo with the stock handguards.

Good news and not so bad news - All four grips sold overnight. Meaning there will definitely be more. Will see what hickory runs next time at the wood store, but I'd prefer to use what I have, which is oak and beech.

12-11-2005, 02:47 PM

I wouldn't mind having oak at all..I'm not familiar with beech

BattleRifleG3 · 12-12-2005, 12:17 AM

Beech is yellower and finer textured. Very hard, heavy, and finishes very VERY smooth. Oak is less smooth and less heavy, probably equally strong, or up there far above maple and birch, at least far as my experiences go.

BattleRifleG3 · 12-22-2005, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulletproof

how much for the grip and fore ends ? how much more for hickory? after all I'm not replacing my underfolding stock

Just checked out some hickory today, competitively priced with the others. May involve a mild special order fee but nothing crazy.

12-22-2005, 08:31 PM

let me know when you're ready

BattleRifleG3 · 12-22-2005, 11:07 PM

Probably pretty soon in the New Year. :right:

12-24-2005, 06:23 PM

I may buy another folding stock AK-47

:full:

FutureMarine · 12-24-2005, 08:27 PM

you must really be busy, those are some nice peices of work. Keep it up!

BattleRifleG3 · 12-25-2005, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulletproof

I may buy another folding stock AK-47

:full:

I'm friendly to the fixed stock variety. Not an underfolder fan myself. You might be happy with a specimen of each.

12-25-2005, 07:32 AM

I'm the only kid on my block with a folding stock AK-47..everybody else has those wooden fixed stocks :right:

RedStar · 01-12-2006, 10:35 AM

G3, would you happen to know anything about laminating wood?

BattleRifleG3 · 01-15-2006, 12:30 AM

Laminating wood isn't my department, sorry to say.

BattleRifleG3 · 01-26-2006, 01:50 AM

Just finished these, and many more are on the way.

BattleRifleG3 · 01-26-2006, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logansdad

let me know when you're ready

Tried PMing you but it wouldn't work, said you either elected not to receive PMs or were not allowed to. In any case, I'm back in business and can talk. You can E-mail me using my screenname at hotmail.

BattleRifleG3 · 02-01-2006, 01:32 AM

More grips completed:

Mooseman684 · 02-14-2006, 08:38 PM

BRG3...I got the grip today (2/14/06) and it arrived in fine shape ! Very nice work , and I may even Hand checker it a bit for a Battle grip !
Thanks for the fast Service!
Rich

BattleRifleG3 · 02-15-2006, 12:51 AM

Glad to hear you like it! Would be happy to see pics of it installed. Checkering isn't something I'm set up for, so if you can add it yourself that would be sweet!

BattleRifleG3 · 02-20-2006, 08:10 PM

Discovered a really awesome new wood. It's a crossbreed called lyptus. Takes some technique to work with but turns out great.

BattleRifleG3 · 02-28-2006, 01:30 PM

The beginning of a no-gunsmithing solution for Saiga-12s to have AK style handguards.

Dragunov style (I mean really close to the real dragunov style) stock on a Saiga-223. This type of setup is sometimes called the Saiganov.

Guy wanted teak grips and had the wood, so I did s couple for him. Turned out real smooth.

The ultimate sporter stock for the unconverted Saiga.

Apparently there's this silly rumor that I don't make buttstocks. I'll have people know that I make big butts and do not lie.

And one of the nicest quasi-p-grip stocks I've ever had my hands on. Made from walnut and will end up with a buyer supplied limbsaver recoil pad.

For another militarization solution for Saigas, there's a Galil style handguard.

FutureMarine · 02-28-2006, 10:03 PM

kool BRG3

12-11-2005, 02:04 PM	#41
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	The forends pictured are all for the Saiga-12 shotgun. Making handguards for a Yugo AK would involve a new design which I'm trying to hold off on until I get set up in a new location. I'd be interested for sure in doing that in the future. I would say though that a Zastava style grip like shown would be a good match for your incoming Yugo with the stock handguards. Good news and not so bad news - All four grips sold overnight. Meaning there will definitely be more. Will see what hickory runs next time at the wood store, but I'd prefer to use what I have, which is oak and beech. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf Last edited by BattleRifleG3; 12-11-2005 at 02:09 PM.

12-12-2005, 12:17 AM	#43
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Beech is yellower and finer textured. Very hard, heavy, and finishes very VERY smooth. Oak is less smooth and less heavy, probably equally strong, or up there far above maple and birch, at least far as my experiences go. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

12-22-2005, 11:07 PM	#46
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Probably pretty soon in the New Year. :right: __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-15-2006, 12:30 AM	#52
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Laminating wood isn't my department, sorry to say. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-26-2006, 01:50 AM	#53
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Just finished these, and many more are on the way. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

12-11-2005, 02:47 PM	#42
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I wouldn't mind having oak at all..I'm not familiar with beech

12-22-2005, 08:31 PM	#45
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	let me know when you're ready

12-24-2005, 06:23 PM	#47
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I may buy another folding stock AK-47 :full:

12-24-2005, 08:27 PM	#48
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	you must really be busy, those are some nice peices of work. Keep it up!

12-25-2005, 07:32 AM	#50
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I'm the only kid on my block with a folding stock AK-47..everybody else has those wooden fixed stocks :right:

01-12-2006, 10:35 AM	#51
RedStar Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 16	G3, would you happen to know anything about laminating wood?

02-01-2006, 01:32 AM	#55
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	More grips completed: __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-14-2006, 08:38 PM	#56
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,668 Images: 2	BRG3...I got the grip today (2/14/06) and it arrived in fine shape ! Very nice work , and I may even Hand checker it a bit for a Battle grip ! Thanks for the fast Service! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-15-2006, 12:51 AM	#57
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Glad to hear you like it! Would be happy to see pics of it installed. Checkering isn't something I'm set up for, so if you can add it yourself that would be sweet! __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-20-2006, 08:10 PM	#58
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Discovered a really awesome new wood. It's a crossbreed called lyptus. Takes some technique to work with but turns out great. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-28-2006, 01:30 PM	#59
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	The beginning of a no-gunsmithing solution for Saiga-12s to have AK style handguards. Dragunov style (I mean really close to the real dragunov style) stock on a Saiga-223. This type of setup is sometimes called the Saiganov. Guy wanted teak grips and had the wood, so I did s couple for him. Turned out real smooth. The ultimate sporter stock for the unconverted Saiga. Apparently there's this silly rumor that I don't make buttstocks. I'll have people know that I make big butts and do not lie. And one of the nicest quasi-p-grip stocks I've ever had my hands on. Made from walnut and will end up with a buyer supplied limbsaver recoil pad. For another militarization solution for Saigas, there's a Galil style handguard. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-28-2006, 10:03 PM	#60
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	kool BRG3