Single Hook vs. Double Hook Trigger for Saiga

[drock02]

I'm getting different opinions about single stage vs. double stage. Anyone have any feedback and what the pros and cons are? My original Saiga conversion has a single hook. Is one "better" than the other?

Thanks

 

[akma]

Double hook is strictly semi auto whereas single hook can be used in either. It is a matter of personal preference.

 

[drock02]

Thanks. Is there even a noticeable difference if I didn't know which type I had?

 

[Len-2A Training]

From Tapco's website:

http://www.tapco.com/support/supportRQ_ak.php

[h=2]What is the difference between the double and single hook trigger groups?[/h]On a double hook trigger group the trigger has two arms to hold the hammer from releasing until pulled. However some AK receivers do not accept a double hook trigger group.

Here's where you'll find which one you need:

http://www.tapco.com/HTML/Extra/g2dif.jpg

 

[mclina]

I love how they have illustrations that show the difference between a stamped receiver and a milled receiver.

 

[drock02]

From Tapco's website:

http://www.tapco.com/support/supportRQ_ak.php





Here's where you'll find which one you need:

http://www.tapco.com/HTML/Extra/g2dif.jpg

Thanks for the info! I now know the difference, but still not sure the benefit? I'm assuming the single hook has a "lighter" trigger pull? Double hook being better for target shooting?

 

[Len-2A Training]

drock02, no idea of the difference other than what I read on that webpage. My SAR-1 has a single cut-out, so single hook is all that will work with that gun.

I think that the Tapco page for Saigas tell you that you can't use double-hook on them . . . but I'm unsure what happens when folks do the conversions. Perhaps someone knowledgeable will jump in and help us all learn something?

 

[drock02]

One of my Saiga's (not a conversion) has a double. The one I'm going to convert I'll be using a single. Just wasn't sure if I should swap out the other with a single as well.

 

[SKS Ray]

I've never seen a Saiga with a cut out for a double hook. Do you have a pic of the inside of the receiver?

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[drock02]

I've never seen a Saiga with a cut out for a double hook. Do you have a pic of the inside of the receiver?

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http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.php?productid=17707&cat=430&page=1

This is basically it here, but a different color. It doesn't say double hook, but when I call to find out what kind of trigger comes stock they told me a double hook. I'll have to take pics of the receiver now that I know what to look for.

 

[jaymce]

Get a single hook and polish it and you will have a really nice trigger.

 

[akma]

FYI you can cut one hook off a double to make single or cut the receiver to accept a double hook. What ever you prefer.

 

[drock02]

So, correction- I double checked and do have a single hook not a double like I was told on the phone. But, I still don't know the difference performance wise between the two. Is this some kind of secret??? HAHA

 

[akma]

Don't really know if there is a real difference and there is no secret. People have preferences on both sides. A single hook may be easier to tune than a double. If you had two rifles side by side and didn't know which was a single or the double you probably could not tell them apart when you fired them.

 

[SKS Ray]

AFAIK the only reason a double hook was ever used was for security in knowing you had 2 in case one failed. I've never had a problem with a single hook FCG though.

 

[Donvin999]

I used single hooks on both of my saiga conversions if I recall correctly the double hook requires modifications to work in saiga particularly the widening of the trigger slot