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How to Replace the Trigger on a Stock Saiga

The Saiga 12 is a tactical, semi-automatic shotgun that comes in various styles, such as with a rear stock or without a rear stock. Properly maintain your Saiga to prevent the components from failing. If you find a certain component, such as the trigger, needs to be replaced you can disassemble the rifle and replace the trigger yourself.

Things You'll Need

  • Phillips screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Press the release button located where the magazine meets the underside of the rifle and simultaneously slide the magazine out of the rifle.

    • 2

      Pull the chamber bolt on the side of the chamber back in order to expose the chamber and verify the gun isn't loaded.

    • 3

      Press the plunger on top of the hammer down and simultaneously pull the barrel cover off the weapon.

    • 4

      Lift the spring-loaded retracting mechanism out of the weapon.

    • 5

      Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws above the trigger guard to free the trigger assembly.

    • 6

      Lift the trigger assembly out of the rifle and fit a new one in its place.

    • 7

      Replace the screws on the top of the trigger guard.

    • 8

      Replace the spring-loaded mechanism and chamber guard.