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6/22/2007 8:05:13 PM EDT
I have a hammer that was not finished as well as some of my others. Right at the very back of the hammer, the last part to touch the hook (single hook BTW), there is a raised edge along that line.  None of my other hammers have it - they are perfectly smooth.

If I file or Dremel that edge off, will I be removing too much hardened steel?  It is a barely visable line (but it can be seen, and more importantly, FELT) and it grabs the hook.  End result is terrible trigger.

6/22/2007 9:42:17 PM EDT
[#1]
If it's that bad as is, I say just go for it man!  Like anything else, take your time, and be sure not to take off to much. Worst case scenario.....you can replace it at a very miniscule cost, right?
6/23/2007 5:17:33 AM EDT
[#2]
+1
6/23/2007 8:08:36 AM EDT
[#3]
I recomend it as a simple improvement to anyone that is capable enough to dissasemble the trigger group. I like to go a step farther and polish any parts of the trigger group that makes contact with moving parts. Remove any cast lines with a file and 400 wet dry sandpaper then use a polishing compound to get the smoothest surface possible. The result is about the best trigger job you can get out of an ak. Mine are very smooth and crisp.
6/23/2007 2:23:02 PM EDT
[#4]
Is this trigger group from KVAR, or on an Arsenal Rifle?

It SOUNDS like you have an SLR106 Arsenal group - which DOES have an INTENTIONAL small "bump" on the hammer.  If so?  Don't remove it... SMOOTH it a bit.  This can be done with a Dremmel & a Poly Polish wheel.  You'll really like the results :)
6/23/2007 10:07:05 PM EDT
[#5]
Trotsky,

It is a 106.  The trigger is horrible!

They put that "bump" there intentionally?

They aren't on my other two Arsenals.  Not on any other AK, for that matter.

It's not very big....what is its purpose?
6/24/2007 12:44:45 PM EDT
[#6]
You'll see a corresponding "speed bump" on the trigger hook - this is all part of the Arsenal 2 stage trigger.

My 106 trigger was also poor, out of the box.  A little polishing of the "speed bumps" with a Dremmel Polymer polishing wheel made a WORLD of difference :)


"The fire control group on the SLR-106 and SLR-106FR comprise Arsenal’s newly designed two-stage trigger, hammer and disconnector. These trigger groups are unique in the industry, incorporating never before seen features to eliminate trigger slap. The let-off is crisp, with no creep. Initial trigger pull weight is 3lbs, and then it becomes 8lbs at let-off. A lot of effort went into their design, and it really shows with improved accuracy, performance and shooter comfort."

http://www.arsenalinc.com/news.htm#09222006
6/24/2007 6:59:01 PM EDT
[#7]
EIGHT POUND TRIGGER!  Arrrgh.

They had nice triggers, then went and messed them up.
6/25/2007 12:09:11 PM EDT
[#8]
I have the same issue with my SAR-2. The top of the disconnector hook touches the hammer right before the trigger breaks. Although there is no slap, the trigger sucks right at the last moment.
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