Gunsmith Recommendations for Saiga-12 Conversion

[cornmastah]

I was wondering if there are any forum members who have sent off their Saiga 12's to get the conversion performed professionally (as well as tuning the gas ports to make sure all is groovy).  I prefer someone local to utah, but for a quality job, would consider shipping it out to a reputable gun shop.  If any of you have done this, could you let me know how much you spent, if the job was performed quickly, and if the quality was up to par.  Thanks!

[BUFF_dragon]

do it yourself!!!!!
its not hard, I did my S12, and am now putting together parts to do my 223, I'm also now adding custom touches to them like the adjustable trigger from red star arms, my own Ambi Bolt Hold Open (hopefully will have a thumb bolt release soon), paint, polish and clean up the action, hammer, and trigger.......

its easy, will take you less than 2-3 hours if you use a DIY trigger guard so that you have no welding needed.....  dude, its easy, and if you really dont want to do it, send it to me and I'll do it.......

[Earplug]

For one of the most knowledgeable smiths on Sagia's check out Robert Johnson of R&R Targets http://www.randrtargets.com/

[BUFF_dragon]

unfortunately, Tony at Tromix is backed up for years and super expensive

[cornmastah]

yeah, i kinda want to get both things taken care of at the same time (gas ports are messed up + want to get the conversion done too).

[BUFF_dragon]

in that case I would highly suggest Cadiz Gun Works
Tom is the only certified warranty center for Saiga's in the US and if you look up 'VanKiller' online.... you'll see his handywork  I've shot one of his guns and it was SMOOOOOTH