Problems with Tapco trigger > Yugoslavian & Serbian

Posted: 8/9/2008 6:54:37 AM EDT

I bought a tapco trigger and recoil buffer recently. After installing both parts and going to the range, I noticed I was having a hell of a time squeezing off single rounds. The rifle was continually shooting two or three shots (!!!!). With the gun unloaded, I held the trigger and watched the hammer.. The disconnector was not catching the hammer as it should.

I spoke with a guy who works at the range (i actually had bought the gun from them shortly before) and he highly suggested that I take all the parts out asap and just bring them in to have them installed by a gun smith.

Having legal problems is the last thing I want, however cool it would be to shoot full auto. Could I get in trouble if the gunsmith installs the trigger and it still operates like it does now? I know it'd be my luck to give it to some guy who would call me in for giving him illegal parts to install. Suggestions?

Posted: 8/9/2008 10:10:05 PM EDT

[#1]

Have a reputable gunsmith who is knowledgeable in the AK platform to inspect and install the FCG and do a function check.

Do not fire that weapon until you have completed that task. It is best for you.

That is all..

Posted: 8/9/2008 10:49:45 PM EDT

[#2]

Was the disconnector spring installed? What kind of receiver?

Posted: 8/10/2008 8:52:10 PM EDT

[#3]

Check out Gunplumber's notes on adjusting the G2 trigger.
That being said, I do not care for them at all. Save the time and hassle and get the RSA trigger, IMO.

Mick

Posted: 8/11/2008 8:59:52 AM EDT

[#4]

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I bought a tapco trigger and recoil buffer recently. After installing both parts and going to the range, I noticed I was having a hell of a time squeezing off single rounds. The rifle was continually shooting two or three shots (!!!!). With the gun unloaded, I held the trigger and watched the hammer.. The disconnector was not catching the hammer as it should.

I spoke with a guy who works at the range (i actually had bought the gun from them shortly before) and he highly suggested that I take all the parts out asap and just bring them in to have them installed by a gun smith.

Having legal problems is the last thing I want, however cool it would be to shoot full auto. Could I get in trouble if the gunsmith installs the trigger and it still operates like it does now? I know it'd be my luck to give it to some guy who would call me in for giving him illegal parts to install.

Suggestions?

I would say that knowingly owning and operating a gun that will fire more than one shot with a single pull of the trigger is basically being in possession of a machine gun.
The ATF just got done throwing a guy in federal prison for a few years for selling a malfunctioning AR-15 to a guy and the rifle was basically doing the exact same thing you're mentioning same thing. It made huge waves on ARFCOM and all over the major media.

So yeah basically your holding some prison time in your hands right now. Also what you're describing is that the hammer isnt catching when the bolt carrier cycles and the hammer is following the bolt home, which is extremely dangerous and may possibly (although AK design discourages it) cause an out of battery firing which would blow the gun, and you, up.

Posted: 8/19/2008 8:43:58 PM EDT

[#5]

Solved!

My slow self didn't realize I had to reuse the old disconnector spring :doh: I installed it and have put several hundred rounds through it without a problem :)

Thanks for the help

Posted: 8/20/2008 4:02:20 PM EDT

[#6]

Good find man.

Ya that darn disconnector spring.
The one I'm dealing with has a 1/2 way broken disconnector spring so it operates like a bolt action.

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