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NM trigger returning to 2nd stage after 1st shot.

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#1 ·
Today I shot my loaded m1a for the first time. Absolutely awesome except for one issue..

After I loaded three rounds in a magazine and took the first shot the trigger would always return to the second stage, not the first. It scared the crap out of me on the second shot. Not what I expected. I found a quick remedy for this by flicking the back of the trigger forward with my finger before shots, but this shouldn't be required...

Any idea what is going on? The gun was brand new from SAI before this range visit.

Thanks for any help!
 
#2 ·
This problem could come from the trigger mechanism, the stock or the receiver or a combination of them. It might only require a simple fix or it may require a complicated one.

If you don't have a competent M14 gunsmith close by, I would suggest you send it back to the factory.
 
#5 ·
I just dont understand how these (and far worse) things get by SAIs QC.Thank god they have a responsive warranty dept
though I was singularly unimpressed with thier smithing/custom shop work through '04-05'.
 
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