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I have no rear trunnion wear, but I suppose at the price of the stiffer spring it could be worth experimenting. I ended up getting a 4 port which I suppose would allow such symptoms. Are you saying that based on how I am able to shoot both loads on setting 1 or the amount of movement im getting on the assembly?

No, it isn't that bad. The button and spring are still functional. I just took off too much material and that extra length is what would help keep the rail from flipping up. The only other solution I can come up with is if I put a stiffer spring in so when the carrier moves forward after extraction it doesn't allow that button to move in as much. But I have the thing perfect which is why I am hesitant to switch out springs. I have low brass and high brass reliablity on setting 1 and didn't want to mess with a good thing.

Thank you for your advice GunFun. My real issue was the button's function of keeping my Chaos Titan rail rear from flipping up when I shoot. It's just enough movement on that button that releases the rail. I've made some small indents into the dust cover as a quick fix to have the set srews sit into and applies some additional grip for it to stay down but I am starting to see them loosen a bit. I am just being real picky and attempting to get it back to its original function.

Hey guys, looking for some advice as to what I can do to replace my recoil spring assembly. I was very foolish with the way I was messing with the rear button that locks down the dust cover so to make a long story short I would like to get a new one. The only part that is messed up is the button, the guide rod, spring, etc. is all fine. It's been fairly difficult to find one specifically for the saiga 12. However I have come across many AK rifle recoil spring assemblies, do you guys think I could mod one of those to work in the 12 ga version? Any help on finding a new one or coming up with a f

This is what I had a feeling would dismiss my idea. So unless the carrier could travel that extended length of spring it won't matter, oh well, thanks for clarifying the physics in my head.

After watching a video by FPS russia, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD0PKDGlwiw (fast forward to 2:52) I figured why couldn't the same principle of the AA12 recoil system apply to the Saiga 12? I found this video AA12 Disassembly so I could get a better understanding of how the system worked and it didn't seem too complex. So the principle would require a longer but slightly weaker spring to replace the original, as well as running the spring further through the carrier to force a slower cycling time but to achieve less recoil. Does my theory work? I'm sure this isn't the first tim