Old 11-01-2009, 04:30 PM   #1
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tapco g2 single or double hook?

i now have both a tapco g2 double and single hook trigger, which one would be better and why?

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Old 11-01-2009, 05:09 PM   #2
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i now have both a tapco g2 double and single hook trigger, which one would be better and why?

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The Double-Hook is nothing more than a redundant single-hook trigger, they are neither better nor worse. Some claim that it makes the trigger break crisper than a single-hook, but with the Tapco fcg's there isn't really any noticeable trigger break to begin with (one of my chief complaints with them). If your receiver is not cut for a double-hook you would have to make a cut-out on the opposite side of the existing single-hook cut.
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Old 11-01-2009, 05:50 PM   #3
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Some claim that it makes the trigger break crisper than a single-hook, but with the Tapco fcg's there isn't really any noticeable trigger break to begin with (one of my chief complaints with them).
That may be your experience with them Sprout, but the Tapco G2 trigger in my AES-10a is so crisp and clean that it's surprised everyone that's tried it, including former SRT guys (who were both also former Rangers). If you're wondering, it's a single-hook.

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If your receiver is not cut for a double-hook you would have to make a cut-out on the opposite side of the existing single-hook cut.
I think this is the big one... the single hooks are mainly for those that have only one cut-out for them. I agree with you that the second hook is redundant, but it might reduce wear if the friction pressure from the hammer is spread out over the two hooks *shrugs*.

That said, I've heard people claim that the single-hook is lower friction and thus a cleaner break, but I don't know how much to put into that. My only experience is with the single-hook and I love it.
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Old 11-01-2009, 06:49 PM   #4
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That may be your experience with them Sprout, but the Tapco G2 trigger in my AES-10a is so crisp and clean that it's surprised everyone that's tried it, including former SRT guys (who were both also former Rangers). If you're wondering, it's a single-hook.
You misunderstood

My complaint is that it is "too clean" of a break, on the line of not even present. I tend to prefer responsive triggers and the travel/break of the Tapco ones has turned me off of them. Just a preference, but the pull is way too light imho for a mbr.
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Old 11-01-2009, 07:08 PM   #5
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My complaint is that it is "too clean" of a break, on the line of not even present. I tend to prefer responsive triggers and the travel/break of the Tapco ones has turned me off of them. Just a preference, but the pull is way too light imho for a mbr.
ROFL!!! Indeed, I did misunderstand. Thanks for the clarification.

I actually like the "surprise" that comes with how clean it is. It makes for little to no flinching on the shot if there is an issue with it. Plus, I have gotten used to approximately how far the trigger travels before the release, so I can take up the slack and it glides that last little bit until *Pop!*.

Due to designing my AES-10a as a designated marksman's-type rifle and not a combat rifle like most AK-variants, I very much like this feature, since I don't use the irons... just the scope (though it's on a QD side-rail mount so I can use the irons if something goes wrong with it).
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Old 11-01-2009, 07:27 PM   #6
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ROFL!!! Indeed, I did misunderstand. Thanks for the clarification.

I actually like the "surprise" that comes with how clean it is. It makes for little to no flinching on the shot if there is an issue with it. Plus, I have gotten used to approximately how far the trigger travels before the release, so I can take up the slack and it glides that last little bit until *Pop!*.

Due to designing my AES-10a as a designated marksman's-type rifle and not a combat rifle like most AK-variants, I very much like this feature, since I don't use the irons... just the scope (though it's on a QD side-rail mount so I can use the irons if something goes wrong with it).
Ya it is nice for bench type shooting but more than once when doing some 25m fast fires and mozambique's I have let off a couple due to a bump fire. :O
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Ya it is nice for bench type shooting but more than once when doing some 25m fast fires and mozambique's I have let off a couple due to a bump fire. :O
I've actually run mine through an "extra course" for rifles at an IDPA match while I was on irons and the only problem I had was that I got in too close to a doorway and my charging handle hit the doorway, causing a failure to feed (it essentially short-stroked and grabbed the middle of the next cartridge instead of the back of the head). But, I learned something from the experience, too: be sure to keep things away from the right side of the rifle while shooting and when you have the option, use the left side of a doorway, as it will provide more concealment with the AK while avoiding hitting the doorway if you have to fire from the doorway.
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Old 11-01-2009, 07:50 PM   #8
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I have been using the Arsenal Inc. control groups, I find them a bit more responsive but they are a PITA to install as they don't come with a sleeve for the trigger/disconnector.
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Old 11-01-2009, 09:45 PM   #9
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I have a single hook in my WASR-10 and it's fine. I think the one hook is perfectly fine and can't imagine how two hooks could be crisper. On a double hook, the hammer is in contact with more metal than the single hook.
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I have a factory double hook in my NHM-91... and a Single in my Saiga .410.. I notice no difference in break or pull.

I can see where a double may be better in a war type constant FA scenario.. for redundancy. But not for any other situation.

I'll stick with a single hook when I convert the .410.
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Old 11-02-2009, 01:46 AM   #11
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I have a factory double hook in my NHM-91... and a Single in my Saiga .410.. I notice no difference in break or pull.

I can see where a double may be better in a war type constant FA scenario.. for redundancy. But not for any other situation.

I'll stick with a single hook when I convert the .410.
Most FA military triggers are single hook.
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Most FA military triggers are single hook.
This is very true, I believe the Chinese are the only ones that use the double-hook correct?
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This is very true, I believe the Chinese are the only ones that use the double-hook correct?
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Most FA military triggers are single hook.

Well... He!!.. I guess that blows that theory straight up.. LOL.

I guess I should go out and buy a couple of NFA AK's just to make sure you're correct... yeah, that's how I'll sell it to the wife.
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