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The rifle that started this thread was, AFAIK, a standard Saiga 7.62x39, straight from the factory. I bought it new in box from a local gun shop. It had the fat-headed rivet under the trigger group, and the disconnect had the extended end which contacted to rivet head.

Guys, after actually DOING the conversion, it turns out the disconnect on the Tapco G2 single hook FCG doesn't even extend back to where the big-headed rivet would be. Like you guys said, non issue. Thanks for your advice. BTW, it's done, at least the new internals, stock and PG. Haven't decided what to do with the forearm. I'd like to put traditional AK100 stuff on, but hate the thought of adding the split, screw-held retainer. Do they hold well enough?

I think you're doing too much research. I used an 8/32" x 1/4"cap head screw with a backing lock washer and nut and have no issues with "trigger slap". Where did you read this? How many folks corroborated it? One person reporting it doesn't make it universal. Nalioth, Thx for the quick reply. I didn't see it on this forum. I haven't been able to find it again, so I'm not sure where it came from. I remember someone selling a FCG talked about it, and went so far as to say that an AK receiver without said big-headed rivet under the disconnect was not in 'complia

I've searched and dug through the posts, and never seen this topic addressed. As I understand it, normally the rear trigger guard rivet has a thick head inside the receiver to contact the bottom of the trigger disconnect. I further understand from research that without this big-headed rivet, trigger slap can be a problem. So, should the trigger guard be riveted with the proper rear rivet after moving it forward?