BpS12 512 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hey all, Thanks for all the info you all have provided. But I have a question now. Has anyone experienced a Disconnecter failure besides me? It's from the Bullpup stock kit from Centerfire Systems. I've been working on a S12 mod. and things were going fine until today when the disconncter failed while firing 3" magnum slugs. I didn't know if kit parts just don't cut it or if its a one time deal. Any help here would be aprreciated as always. Thanks, Mikel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Etek 32 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 How do you mean disconnector failed? What happened? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Makc 64 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 A picture would really help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vbrtrmn 167 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 If you're using a Tapco disconnector, there was a recall. http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=33939 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 "How do you mean disconnector failed? What happened?" Sorry about the lag time, I shoe horses for a living and the warm weather has reminded people that they have them, lol. The Disconnector broke in two at the pivot point. The top half(hook) wedged under the hammer forcing it higher and jamming the bolt carrier. I had to tap the charging handle forward to release it. I recovered both parts of the Disconnector and inspected the internals for damage finding none noticeible even with a magnifying glass. Thankfully. I can only assume that the 3" Magnum slug was just too much for it. It was about the 12th such slug I have shot over the last month. The bottom of the Disconnector looked awfully thin when installed, but I had hoped it would work. It didn't, my own fault. I should have done just a bit more research before installing the parts. I looked at the Tapco website(thanks for the update vbrtrmn) and found that their double hook trigger group is not supposed to fit in an S12. With a little work, it does but I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT!!! I am now looking for a double hook trigger group that best resmebles and fit that of my original S12 t-group. I realize that I will likely have to cut and grind off the actual trigger and to drill a small hole in one side of the hook to work with my Bullpup assembly(I'm hoping). Any advice would be welcomed. Thanks again, Mikel PS- As for pics, computers are not my fortae, so be patient. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 "I looked at the Tapco website(thanks for the update vbrtrmn) and found that their double hook trigger group is not supposed to fit in an S12. With a little work, it does but I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT!!!" I stand corrected, here is the actual wording from the Tapco website FAQ page..... "Will the TAPCO double hook trigger groups fit in a Saiga .223?" "No." I'm emailing Tapco about the S12 now. Mikel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaNoobie 66 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Double hooks are the same except they won't fit because Saiga's have a single hook hole cut in the receiver. I use a Double-hook trigger and have no problems after thousands of rounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kresk 10,063 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 What SaigaNoobie said! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 "I looked at the Tapco website(thanks for the update vbrtrmn) and found that their double hook trigger group is not supposed to fit in an S12. With a little work, it does but I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT!!!" I stand corrected, here is the actual wording from the Tapco website FAQ page..... "Will the TAPCO double hook trigger groups fit in a Saiga .223?" "No." I'm emailing Tapco about the S12 now. Mikel UPDATE: From TAPCO...."Unfortunately it will not fit in the Saiga 12 either. The trigger groups don't fit in an of the saigas that are not converted. " I replied that I am doing a conversion... "The double hook trigger group will work on the converted saigas. " Not sure why he might think I was interested in one if I waasn't doing a conversion, but hey.... Asked about getting a replacement Disconnector but haven't heard back yet. Thanks for the replies guys, it all may have just been a bad part issue. Mikel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vbrtrmn 167 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hey Mikel, I'm sending you a PM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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