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11-19-2009, 04:32 PM |
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Fortis
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Saiga 12 import question
Tried a quick search at the saiga12 forum but came up nil. Is there any difference between the EAA & RAAC imports? Only thing I can think of is possibly the sight post difference as in the older ones are threaded & the newer(RAAC) like mine are welded & can`t be removed. As far as I know they`re identical other than importer but had someone ask me so trying to confirm. Thanks much.
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11-20-2009, 10:55 AM |
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Fortis
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I guess I`m being snub......I better not go there. Anyone? Bueller?
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11-20-2009, 03:25 PM |
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jlcasagranda
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The difference between the adjustable sight posts and the fixed is in the model I believe the fixed is the IZ109 and the adjustable is IZ108
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11-20-2009, 03:30 PM |
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jlcasagranda
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Just checked mine and its a 108 imported by RAAC.
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11-20-2009, 04:29 PM |
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Fortis
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Ok thanks. I`ve got the IZ109, non-adjustable. I wish I had the threaded front post & adj. rear so I could add one of the available rails that utilize the threads. Oh well, still love it. I did call RAAC & was told that at the time of EAA imports they were less known so production had to be stream-lined a bit to keep up as the reputation for the Saigas grew under RAAC. Also not all of the EAA guns had threaded barrels & bho`s as standard as they are w/ RAAC guns.
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11-21-2009, 06:02 AM |
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My 2001 EAA had a crappy rail that had an 'adjustable' front sight. Piece of crap sighting system. No front sight on barrel at all. I ditched the rail and added a Kalashnikov front sight and replaced the rear rail mount with a plain dovetail sight. I did keep the rail stud though.
The barrel is 22" non-threaded and no bolt hold open device.
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11-21-2009, 06:46 PM |
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Fortis
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Good to know Etek. So the rail systems that utilize the adjustable sights aren`t worth it? IIRC the rail I`ve seen uses the existing threads(front post) for mounting, not sure about rear sight. I just recall from Atlantic`s site that they said their particular top rail would not work w/ the newer, welded front post.
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11-22-2009, 08:37 AM |
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jlcasagranda
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I think either tromix or dinzag has a weldable hk style halo sight on one of their websites, if you are looking to change your current situation. The adjustables are a little chincy but it is nice to have the option of adjustment.
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11-22-2009, 06:58 PM |
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Thanks Jlc, I think for now I`ll hold off though, going back to school kind of put a leash on my wallet. Window shoppin` ain`t no fun. 
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