SCAR 17s - Loose trigger module assembly
I recently purchased a SCAR 17s and have about 200 rounds through it.
I have started to notice some slop/play between the polymer trigger module and the upper assembly. Specifically between the slot at the front of the trigger module with the pin that connects through the corresponding mating hole on the upper assembly (this is essentially the primary takedown/disassemble point).
Once the rifle is assembled and the pin is locked in place, there is some noticeable side to side slop between the upper assembly and trigger module at this connection point (side to side as in across the rifle and not lengthwise). Perhaps a few millimeters.
I noticed it because sometimes I use the magazine/ front of the trigger module as a grip point and if I am doing this and move the rifle quickly side to side I can feel the trigger module move independent of the upper assembly.
Anyone know if this is a common thing among SCAR's, or if its something that potentially needs to be addressed?
I have started to notice some slop/play between the polymer trigger module and the upper assembly. Specifically between the slot at the front of the trigger module with the pin that connects through the corresponding mating hole on the upper assembly (this is essentially the primary takedown/disassemble point).
Once the rifle is assembled and the pin is locked in place, there is some noticeable side to side slop between the upper assembly and trigger module at this connection point (side to side as in across the rifle and not lengthwise). Perhaps a few millimeters.
I noticed it because sometimes I use the magazine/ front of the trigger module as a grip point and if I am doing this and move the rifle quickly side to side I can feel the trigger module move independent of the upper assembly.
Anyone know if this is a common thing among SCAR's, or if its something that potentially needs to be addressed?
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DPWLHR01,
It's hard to gauge how to respond to some of the new members without knowing something of their background.
quote:Once the rifle is assembled and the pin is locked in place, there is some noticeable side to side slop between the upper assembly and trigger module at this connection point (side to side as in across the rifle and not lengthwise). Perhaps a few millimeters.
A millimeter is nearly 40 thousandths of an inch (0.03937") so several millimeters could amount to nearly and 1/8th of an inch which is gigantic in terms of triggers.
According to their description this trigger group is a polymer derivation. Knowing what has occurred with other 'hardened' polymers in firearms, I suggest contacting the manufacturer to get their feedback and suggestion for repair.
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Thanks for the reply. It's not the trigger itself that is loose... it's the trigger module takedown point (FN calls the trigger module what an AR would call the lower receiver).
It's the pin joint that you manually pop in or out to disassemble the rifle. So once it's assembled this joint has some wiggle which sparked my concern.
I suspect it's normal since it's a polymer lower connecting to a metal upper, but not sure. It just concerned me because none of my AR lowers are this loose.0
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