mcawley27

Yes. the area on the hammer that is circled in the bottom picture was rough and causing the hangup. I seemed like it was more due to the finish than rough steel. If you look closely at the lip, you can see how it is lighter color due to normal wear. I was hesitant to manually debur it, since it looks like a piece that could get FUBAR'd easily with a file. Dry cycling the bolt numerous (and I mean numerous) times did the trick and removed the gunk - works great now! Circling back, I want to thank those who have commented and provided input and support on the issue. I may be a newbie here, b

Thanks! The instructions look simple enough. Quick question on this Tapco trigger - does it work with the standard rifle stock or is supposed to be used with a pistol grip stock? I've read a lot about converting, but I really do like the factory stock and do not want to change it. My plan was only to change the gas piston in order to use 20 round magazines (legally at the range where LEO's are watching). I guess the Tapco trigger would resolve that though.

Wow - didn't mean to set off a firestorm I followed your suggestion of working the bolt with the trigger pulled all the way back and I duplicated the problem right off the bat! I could definitely tell that the hammer was being just slightly hung up on something as I released the trigger. Funny that I could dry fire, release the trigger, then cycle the bolt and it would not happen though. Anyway, I thoroughly degreased the trigger assembly and the hammer contact points, then manually worked the bolt numerous times (like hundreds) until I could visibly see the black finish working off of th

Guess I don't know what you mean? I think they are saying if you bring up quality control and SAFETY issues with brand new Saiga's then they may delete your account and prohibit you from posting. Any rifle, new out of the box, sold in the USA, should NOT require "bending", "emery cloth", "filing" or other such hack procedures to make it work properly and SAFELY. A live round in the chamber...hammer BACK...trigger locked back and needing to MANUALLY pushed FORWARD?? Are you kidding me?? These rifles are obviously DEFECTIVE and should be returned. I'm curious as to the serial number

Guess I don't know what you mean?

Sorry, posted the same pic twice. here's the other: For some reason, dry firing always seem to work correctly. The behavior only happens after firing it at least once, which makes me think it may also be related to heat. It is very inconsistent. I've included a couple of pictures of the trigger assembly and springs. I don't have anything to compare to, so please tell me if you see anything out of whack. Also, if the factory spring is a little weak, could it (the arms) be bent slightly downward to increase the tension?

For some reason, dry firing always seem to work correctly. The behavior only happens after firing it at least once, which makes me think it may also be related to heat. It is very inconsistent. I've included a couple of pictures of the trigger assembly and springs. I don't have anything to compare to, so please tell me if you see anything out of whack. Also, if the factory spring is a little weak, could it (the arms) be bent slightly downward to increase the tension?

Mine is also the 16", but with regular rifle stock. I found the behavior to be very inconsistent - first 20-30 rounds had to be fired using the "push trigger forward" method, but then it loosened up and worked fine for about 20 more rounds. After a quick target inspection, I came back to the line and loaded another another magazine and it started doing it again. Third magazine full worked fine though. Weird. I feel that working it gently with an emery cloth or fine-cut diamond file would solve the problem, but I am not a gunsmith by no means. I don't want to make matters worse by doing the opp

This is my first post here - forum is much appreciated for wealth of knowledge! I just picked up a brand new Saiga .308 and took it to the range today. Used the factory 8-rd magazine and some Wolf Silver Bears for getting acquainted with my new friend. My very first shot fired and felt good, but the trigger was limp for the next shot, like the hammer had not been cocked. I pulled the magazine and ejected a LIVE round from the chamber, indicating to me that it had cycled correctly. Inserted magazine and tried again - did exactly the same thing. Unloaded rifle, removed the dust guard, and checke