ryancreek

Guess you were right all along!

Makes sense. If this K-Var/Arsenal FCG that I have now installed is technically the correct type, and price is competitive, why does the G2 seem to be so heavily favored in Saiga conversions? I think this FCG is the tits, and I wish I could have seen the two together before I went with the G2 initially. Of course, like I said it doesn't have a sleeve that keeps them together and I had to no put a tiny notch in my safety to fit, but those are the only downsides I see.

I believe I have fixed it with a K-Var FCG! And it was still only around $30. The website says it is designed from the original AKM by Arsenal, so maybe I should be calling it an Arsenal FCG. The K-Var disconnector grips much more of the hammer (still the factory Saiga hammer). I used the same disconnector spring that was in the Tapco G2 since this set did not come with a spring. However, when I do the test and slowly release the trigger, it is firmly caught by the hook/sear EVERYTIME, which should eliminate all the doubles I was getting. Unlike the G2, I simply can't find that magic spot

Mancat, I re-installed the Tapco hammer to take a closer look. The engagement is only slightly better, but nothing like the engagement seen in spacehog's pic. And it is still easy to release the trigger slowly and have it slip past the hook. Going to try everyone's suggestions, and possibly different FCG parts. I do have a new bulgarian hammer and a k-var disconnector on the way. They were super cheap, so I figured those might be worth a shot when I get around to it this weekend.

I put it in the same position, held the trigger back, and pushed down the hammer further. The disconnector does not engage more of the hammer, still only the lip. Thanks for your description and thanks to Cobra's Custom LLC as well for the advice. I will follow-up with a post and pictures once I get it working correctly.

All I did was take a factory Saiga that I purchased new off the shelf, bought the conversion parts from Dinzag Arms, and followed the instructions found here and here. I was very meticulous. No other work has been done to it. If I push down the hammer, it won't capture any more of it. That's all I can get the disconnector to capture. Could you explain a little more what you mean by taking a bit off the bottom foot of the disconnector? Trigger and the single hook part are moving smoothly in the receiver.

Holy shit spacehog you have solved it! After comparing your pictures to mine, it is easy to see that my G2 disconnector is not engaging the hammer in the same manner. It looks as if mine is just barely catching it. I did what you said as well, and when I slowly release the trigger, the hammer is NOT caught by the single hook, and strikes the firing pin. In fact, I can recreate this malfunction just about every time. Thank you much! (Note: factory Saiga hammer is installed in this pic, but the G2 hammer fit the same way. My BHO lever is also not currently installed, but I intend to use it).

The double hooks are compatible if you put a second small notch in the reciever. The spring depth on the disconnector is also correct. I'm just trying another FCG set.

I am ordering a new G2 FCG today. Maybe I will try a double hook (?). The G2 currently installed is a single hook, and was purchased around 2007-2008. I did check and the disconnector spring IS at the correct depth, not too deep at all. Maybe this next G2 will do the trick. Since so many people have success with the G2 I am wondering if somehow I got one slightly out of spec, like Spacehog said. If that still doesn't work, I am going to put a rounded groove in a tapco trigger with a dremel so that it can be used with the factory disconnector. One of these combos is sure to fix the

Let me ask everyone these questions: In your opinion, should I sell the gun as-is with the double-firing FCG when the trigger is babied, or go through the trouble of setting up different FCG in it? Has anyone faced legal trouble from unintentional double-fire? Every other semi-automatic firearm I have ever owned never had this problem. This is probably my favorite firearm, but the lack of FCG options is frustrating, especially with 922r restrictions.

It's not a problem with Dinzag at all, it's the Tapco G2. Please see one of the previous posts in this thread as you will see the links to others who have had the same issues. I know it works well for the vast majority of conversions, but Tapco now says not to put them in Saigas. Thanks spacehog, I'll look into that. Very helpful advice.

No response from Dinzag yet. Can't find any American made, Saiga ready FCG's other than G2s. Still hoping to get this trigger/disconnector problem fixed.

I e-mailed Dinzag about the arsenal trigger/disconnector. I don't see any of them for sale at his site though. I just found out that the Red Star FCG won't just drop in without modification. Just incase I do go that route, does anybody know what exactly I would have to do to mod and install the Red Star FCG? I'm an amateur and would require step by step instructions.

I have heard "hammer follow" described a couple different ways. Yes the trigger does not always reset, but that is only part of the problem. In some instances, mostly when the trigger is pulled slowly, double-firing is occuring. After the first round is fired, the disconnector does not properly catch the hammer on its way back, resulting in the hammer following forward and firing another round. I have since found the following that describes my issue exactly: 1) From Tapco: "*Note: INTRAFUSE G2 Trigger Groups are not compatible with the Saiga platform. INTRAFUSE G2 Trigger Groups a

I did the conversion years ago so I forget much of the process, but it does still have the bolt hold open. I do remember filing the actual lever a bit so that it does not get in the way of my trigger finger.

Long story short, I did a Dinzag conversion of my Saiga 7.62x39 and used the Tapco G2 FCG (I know, the G2 sucks and I have since learned it is not recommended for conversions). Of course, now this thing is having a serious hammer follow issue. Here's what I have tried so far to remedy it: 1) Following instructions from others who have had the same problem, I re-shaped the Tapco hammer with a file so that it mates better with the disconnector - NO DIFFERENCE. 2) Replaced the Tapco hammer with the original Saiga factory hammer (I purposely built it to be 922r over-complaint, so I am stil

It seems that it tries to catch the round, but mars up the round casing instead, leaving the rounds in the mag with a big scratch on them. When it does feed it feeds perfectly. Rarely it will actually feed high but I think with some more wear on the bullet guide this will diminish. It is not physically hard to charge the rifle on a full mag, but sometimes on the charge it will also not chamber. At this point I think I am going to try totally different mags (to see if these particular Yugo BHO mags are just crap) and possibly file the mag catch lever on the rifle a little bit more.

I have not modified the magazines in any way. And the carrier and bolt have not been modified either from the original Saiga configuration. But you're saying something similar could happen if the top of the magazine latches were filed, making them fit too high in the mag well and pushing into the bolt? I wonder if my mag catch lever on the rifle might not be filed enough then, making them fit tight and a bit high. The mag catch lever does scratch against the mag catches on all my magazines. The new Tapco mag also cannot fully seat without removing a round.... so how tightly should my mags be f

Hmm... pretty sure it was Wolf FMJ, but may also have been Barnaul or Herters FMJ. At any rate a good AK should eat them all up no problem - no? And if it was bad ammo, wouldn't you be more likely to have failures to fire or eject? I should also note that the bolt would go OVER the bullets and mar the casings when there were failures to feed.

Shot my recently converted Saiga 7.62x39 with standard AK Yugo bolt-hold open mags the other day only to find a failure to feed every few shots with some of the mags - yes I have installed a Dinzag bullet guide. Previous to shooting I manually cycled about 100 times, and also smoothed and polished the bullet guide. Also, if I have the magazines fully loaded, they won't seat. The bolt seems to get in the way. But when I take a round out then they will fit - same thing happens with a new Tapco 30 rd. mag I have. I think I have filed the mag catch lever down enough for standard AK mags. It is a l

Man there are some nice looking Saiga's on here. Love that woodland/snow camo one above. Just did my first conversion and it was easier than I thought it would be thanks to Dinzag. It's nice to be fully legal and 922r compliant.