How to Move the Trigger Assembly on a Saiga 12

In order to clean your Saiga 12 tactical shotgun properly, the trigger assembly must be moved and removed from the weapon. The Saiga 12 requires no tools to disassemble the shotgun -- for ease of use in the field. The trigger assembly includes the trigger, trigger guard and lock pin. Moving the trigger assembly allows access to the inner working of the gun, needed for cleaning.

Instructions

    • 1

      Push the safety on and then push the bolt to the forward setting. Press the Upper Receiver Release Latch and press down on the latch.

    • 2

      Pull the dust shroud off the stock and body.

    • 3

      Push the Upper Receiver Release Latch forward to get to the spring-loaded assembly. Take caution as the springs can cause the latch to fly off.

    • 4

      Pull the bolt and safety off the Saiga 12.

    • 5

      Push down from the top of the Saiga to release and move the trigger assembly. Pull the trigger assembly out from the bottom once released.