Author
Message
naj3000
Offline
Posts: 7
Feedback: 0% (0)
Posted: 5/5/2012 6:03:00 PM

THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT
has anyone ever heard of the Tapco G2 trigger group causing a feed failure due to the hammer hitting the bolt and slowing it down to the point it will not feed. I think that's what casueing my Century Arms AK to fail during feeding but I'm not sure. I can cock the weapon and shot a round but after that shot, the previous round will eject but the second round will not be fed into the chamber. sometimes the bolt will close or sometimes it will stay opened. Thanks in advanced.
ak_
Offline
Posts: 442
Feedback: 100% (1)
Link To This Post
Posted: 5/5/2012 9:13:35 PM
Sounds more like a gas problem. Have you tried it with another trigger group?
naj3000
Offline
Posts: 8
Feedback: 0% (0)
Link To This Post
Posted: 5/6/2012 3:58:25 AM
no i have not. what do you mean gas problem? what do you thinnk can cause this?
POLYTHENEPAM
Offline
Posts: 11619
Feedback: 100% (1)
Link To This Post
Posted: 5/6/2012 8:52:27 AM
Try this: With the rifle unloaded, squeeze the trigger and hold it down through the entire test. Pull the operating handle all the way to the rear and release it.
(The hammer is now cocked and held by the disconnector as it is when you're shooting, instead being held by the trigger hook. The disconnector holds the hammer lower during the forward motion of the bolt and carrier.)
Now pull the operating handle to the rear and let it go forward slowly. Does the carrier encounter resistance? Does it bind? If so, note where the carrier is when there's resistence or binding. Field strip the rifle and look for signs of wear at the point of resistance/binding. Check the relationship of the carrier to the hammer when the carrier is in the place where there is resistance/binding.

If there is nothing which is causing the problem with the receiver or the hammer, check to see if the piston is entering the gas block when the resistance /binding occurs.
If you still haven't found the problem put an empty magazine in the rifle and repeat the test, remembering to hold the trigger down. you're lookimg to see if there is any interference between the bolt and the magazine.
naj3000
Offline
Posts: 9
Feedback: 0% (0)
Link To This Post
Posted: 5/6/2012 7:39:30 PM
Well I can tell you that I do feel resistance when cocking. I took a good look at the hammer and I see a barb on the hammer I'm thinking that may have been the problem. Going to take a rotary tool to it an smooth it down until there is no resistance. Sound like a good idea??
POLYTHENEPAM
Offline
Posts: 11621
Feedback: 100% (1)
Link To This Post
Posted: 5/7/2012 12:18:18 PM
Originally Posted By naj3000:
Well I can tell you that I do feel resistance when cocking. I took a good look at the hammer and I see a barb on the hammer I'm thinking that may have been the problem. Going to take a rotary tool to it an smooth it down until there is no resistance. Sound like a good idea??


There will always be resistance when you draw the carrier back. The question is whether there is excessive resistance to the carrier going forward when the trigger is held back.
Without a picture it's not possible to tell if a burr on the hammer could be the cause.
If I were going to remove a burr I would use a fine file rather than a rotary tool but I'm sure one of those will work. Remove the burr and as little metal surrounding it as possible. If you take too much metal off the face of the hammer it won't strike the back of the bolt properly. That will cause the hammer and/or the back of the bolt to peen.
naj3000
Offline
Posts: 10
Feedback: 0% (0)
Link To This Post
Posted: 5/7/2012 1:44:39 PM
understood. There is also resistance when pushing the bolt forward. Its actully alot of resistance. Its almost impossible for me to get a good picture of the hammer to show you what i meant but im going to try it and see what i get. As you said i=going to use a very fine file.
naj3000
Offline
Posts: 11
Feedback: 0% (0)
Link To This Post
Posted: 5/7/2012 3:02:00 PM
took a shot at grinding the hammer down a bit. I cant go to the range yet to test shoot it. But it does apear to be making contact with the firing pin. I will try and run some rounds through her in the next few days.
ar15guy
Retro AR15, M16, AR10 & AK47
Offline
Posts: 944
Feedback: 100% (74)
Link To This Post
Posted: 5/7/2012 11:51:15 PM
[Last Edit: 5/7/2012 11:59:00 PM by ar15guy]
I've been reading numerous issues being blamed on the Tapco FCG recently. Not sure if there might be a QC issue or something else going on.

I've used Tapco G2 assemblies & always polished the assembly and haven't had any issues for years.

Don't know what type of magazines you are using. I'd highly suggest using/experimenting with European magazines (i.e. Bulgarian, Russian, EG, etc.) magazines vs. Tapco mags.

State of Nebraska Constitution "...the right to keep and bear arms for security or defense of self, family, home, and others, and for lawful common defense, hunting, recreational use, and all other lawful purposes, and such rights shall not be denied.
naj3000
Offline
Posts: 14
Feedback: 0% (0)
Link To This Post
Posted: 5/8/2012 12:06:58 AM
well it came with the trigger group installed allready. How do you polish it? When I has looking over the rifle I noticed a slight bur on the hammer i tried sanding it down so its smooth. I will take it to the range this week to see if it works.
ar15guy
Retro AR15, M16, AR10 & AK47
Offline
Posts: 947
Feedback: 100% (74)
Link To This Post
Posted: 5/8/2012 1:31:05 AM
Great site to study.

Good AK site
State of Nebraska Constitution "...the right to keep and bear arms for security or defense of self, family, home, and others, and for lawful common defense, hunting, recreational use, and all other lawful purposes, and such rights shall not be denied.
naj3000
Offline
Posts: 15
Feedback: 0% (0)
Link To This Post
Posted: 5/8/2012 12:15:18 PM
ill look it over. thanx
naj3000
Offline
Posts: 17
Feedback: 0% (0)
Link To This Post
Posted: 5/16/2012 12:34:04 PM
Good news everyone I filed down the hammer as stated earlier, took it to the range and ran 100 rounds with no jams or failures.