AK trigger

[physics]

I want to put a new trigger in my wasr10. Its got some crazy trigger slap, and it hurts too much to shoot. I was thinking of the AK G2 Double Hook Trigger Group from Tapco. Is this a project that I can do at home? The reason I ask is that after calling around Portland for a couple hours trying to find someone who works on AK's, the only guy I found told me that all AK triggers were the same, and putting a new trigger in wouldn't fix the trigger slap.... Anyways, is this a job that is doable with minimal tools and experience, and not kill me if I screw it up? Thanks!

 

[BADUNAME13]

I put a SINGLE hook G2 trigger in mine with a punch, and deadblow hammer.

 

[physics]

What's the difference between single and double hook? Not just the geometry, but the performance difference if any? Will the double hook fit into a wasr10 reciever, or does it not matter which one I go with?

 

[Dave Markowitz]

The WASR is setup to use a single hook trigger. What that means is that there is one hook on the trigger to engage the hammer. In order to use a double hook trigger, you will need to modify the receiver. It can be done with a Dremel but probably isn't worthwhile.

 

[Matt Dillon]

My advice to you is what I did several years ago. Get a Red Star Arms completely adjustable fire control group, with the shepherd's crook replacement. I now have a sweet, fully adjustable trigger. You won't be sorry you did!

 

[MRIman]

You can fix your FCG if you have a dremil tool.
You can also change it out with a G2 single hook FCG.

Follow the link for everything you ever wanted to know about
the Romie AK's:

http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/

Have fun,if you do change it get a Red Star retainer for your pins.

MRI

 

[Evil Monkey]

My wasr came with a Tapco G2 and it breaks so damn well. There's no creep AT ALL. You just put pressure on the trigger and then SNAP!....hammer falls.

It's so bad ass.

 

[Gewehr98]

Find another AK "expert" in your neck of the woods.

The reason I ask is that after calling around Portland for a couple hours trying to find someone who works on AK's, the only guy I found told me that all AK triggers were the same, and putting a new trigger in wouldn't fix the trigger slap.... Anyways, is this a job that is doable with minimal tools and experience, and not kill me if I screw it up?

He's full of you-know-what.

Your trigger slap comes from improperly-configured fire control group parts. Note the Century Arms Trained Monkey FCG on the left, compared to the Tapco G2 FCG on the right. See the excessive metal on the FCG on the left? That's what's impacting the bolt carrier during the gun's cycling, giving you painful trigger slap. You can print out the picture and send it to the AK "expert", I'd love to hear his reaction.



If your rifle is set up for a single-hook trigger group, put a replacement single-hook trigger group in it. Otherwise you'll have to notch the receiver for the second hook, and it really isn't worth the hassle. Single-hook European AK rifles have worked just fine over millions of individual copies, the second hook doesn't do much. If your gun is already set up for double-hook trigger groups, then buy one of those. Tapco makes the G2 trigger group for either configuration. They're cheap, and easy to install. Tapco has redesigned portions of the trigger group to eliminate the necessity of using a "slave pin" in the installation process, too.

 

[dc2wheel]

What MRIman said - just grab a Dremel tool and these instructions:
http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/slapfix.htm
and go to town. Got the slap-tastic trigger on my SAR-1 almost as
nice and smooth as my RRA AR-15 match trigger.
-dc2wheel

 

[physics]

Well, I just got done installing the g2 fcg into my ak. Haven't got to try it out with live rounds yet, but boy does that feel nice. Nice and smooth, I can't wait to try it out. Are there any safety precautions I should take before firing it?

 

[MudPuppy]

You should always do a function check any time you mess with the trigger parts.

(And beware of the hammer spring when assembling--i've had them slip and bite the @#$@!$ out of me!)

(Unloaded only! Without a magazine inserted! in a safe direction only!)
SAFE
Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Place the selector on SAFE. Pull the trigger, and the hammer should not fall.
SEMI
Place the selector on SEMI. Pull the trigger and hold to the rear. The hammer should fall. Continue to hold the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear, and release it, Release the trigger with a slow, smooth motion until the trigger is fully forward. The hammer should not fall. Pull the trigger. The hammer should fall.


AUTO (I wish!)
Place the selector on AUTO. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Pull the trigger and hold to the rear; the hammer should fall. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Release the trigger and pull it again; the hammer should not fall.

 

[cat_IT_guy]

I put a Tapco G2 in my WASR-10. AMAZING! I think it is probably the best $40 I have ever spent on a gun.

 

[NC-Mike]

My advice to you is what I did several years ago. Get a Red Star Arms completely adjustable fire control group, with the shepherd's crook replacement. I now have a sweet, fully adjustable trigger. You won't be sorry you did!

+1 but it was 100.00.

I basically had to do this as my club has a 5 lb. trigger test and the weapon wouldn't pass with the G2 trigger. I set the adjustable up to break right at 5 lbs and passed the test. It is a sweet trigger and you can adjust damn near everything on it.