We compare the Saiga & SAR-1

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Abtomat Kalashnikova Model 1947 (AK47)

The Saiga has a 20" barrel. That's the first difference you notice, the Saiga is a much longer rifle. The SAR-1 is made with wood furniture and looks much different with it's pistol grip. Both have the same AK-47 receiver, magazine, bolt and mag catch. the trigger is the same, but moved much farther back in the Saiga. This makes the Saiga very dificult to shoot, It hurts your wrist after a while shooting it.

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
Return springs are basically identical

SAR-1 left, Saiga right
Different ejectors on the Saiga

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
Quite a difference in the bolts, the handle and shape of the carrier

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
looking down into the receivers

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
looking down into the receivers
See the extra lever to move the trigger back in the receiver

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
Neither can mount a bayonet
Neither has a flash suppressor

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
Gas tubes work the same, but look a little different

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
Rear of the top hand guard. The saiga has an extra 'wing' that locks the lower hand guard. back against it's spring

Saiga top, SAR-1 below
Rear trunion / stock screws are about the same Receiver covers are about the same and the spring / cover latch functions and looks almost the same.

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
Front trunion and barrel are bit heftier on the Saiga
No Dimple in the Saiga receiver

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
Receivers are the same length
Saiga has its trigger moved back a lot
Both have a side rail for scope mounts and optical sights

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
Safety selectors up

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
Safety selectors down

SAR-1 top, Saiga below

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
Saiga's barrel is longer by about 4 inches

SAR-1 top, Saiga below

Saiga top, SAR-1 below
Rifles with magazines side by side

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
Many parts are interchangeable

SAR-1 top, Saiga below
All parts off the rifles
Parts look different but function the same on each rifle

Saiga top, SAR-1 below
Looking up at the trigger guards from below
The pistol grip on the SAR-1 is in the same place as the trigger on the Saiga

Saiga with the SAR-1 front top & lower wood grips. This would require some fitting, but would have a unique look

Saiga top, SAR-1 below
Saiga only has a 1,2 and 3 on the adjustable sight ramp

Saiga top, SAR-1 below
The barrel is longer and the front grips are different on the Saiga than a typical AK-47

Side by side SAR-1 & Saiga

Side by side Saiga & SAR-1

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