USA parts list for converting a Saiga... Help

[Pyzik]

Ok, I recently baught a Saiga .223 and didn't know how much you actually had to do to convert it. I thaught it was going to be nothin'. Well now I know that I need to get some US parts for it.

Can anyone fill me in on what parts I will need?

I need a buttstock and a grip; if those are US made does that count as 2? I need a bullet guide (I think), does that count as one? I think I need a trigger group too, right? What is the difference in "sigle hook" and "double hook"? The decriptions for both are the same. That counts as three parts right?

I think I need 5 US parts. Or 6 and I can use any mags?
Will I be limmited to they brand of mags that I use?

This will be my 1st experiance with an AK BTW.

Thanks.

Edited to say:
I did a search before I posted and nothing helpful (that I understood) turned up.

[TexAg]

most simply put: go to www.saiga12.com and search the forums there for the info you need. You do need a bullet guide, or you can modify mags to make it feed properly, but niether of those counts as a US part. A US made mag can count as 3 parts, body, follower and base plate. Trigger group counts as 3 usually. There are US made foregrips that count as one. A US made gas piston also counts as one part. I think you only need 5 US parts, but double check, its been awhile since I did research on the subject.

[Pyzik]

Do you only need 5 parts for any forign gun that you want? An SKS for example. Or does it depend on the ammount of forign parts ont the gun?

Just curious.

[graveman]

A stamped receiver AK has 16 parts, 3 of which are in the magazine. The upper and lower handguards count as one.
As per the Bushban Sec 922 R any firearm in "non-sporting configuration" ( such as a semiauto AK with military stock etc, or an SKS with those ominous aftermarket 30 round magazines etc ) must have no more than 10 "imported" parts to be compliant.
Dave at EliteFirearms will do a Saiga conversion. I had him built an AK for me from a kit and a receiver, and he did outstanding work. He will provide all necessary parts. His website is www.elitefirearms.net.

[TexAg]

If you want to have someone build it, check out www.tromix.com
He quoted me a price for work on mine and it was very reasonable and he has an outstanding reputation. Dave at Elite never returned my e-mail or phone call and did not know how to do a Saiga conversion and keep the butt-stock. Just some personal experience, but do as much homework as you can yourself.

[Pyzik]

Thanks for the info, I have looked around Tromix. Yeah the prices arent too bad. I was just thinking I might be able to do it myself.