Anybody here rework an SKS trigger?

[gregintenn]

If so, I'd like to hear your experience and any tips you may have. I have a Norinco, and although it is a great rifle, the trigger is as bad as any I've ever seen on any gun. There are many tutorials on the web to do it, but many have conflicting information.

[runco]

You might want to pick up an extra trigger assembly and tinker with it on your own.  20 years ago, these were $10 per assembly.  I use to sell them from my shop.  Many people bought these.  I suspect, someone knew how to really soup one up!  This retailer has them for $90, and I believe they have the market on them now.  Otherwise, someone else will have to chime in.

 

http://www.keepshooting.com/sks-trigger-group.html

Edited December 22, 2013 by Runco

[Guest kingarmory]

Yup, got the tools and springs to fix it.  Send the trigger pack in and I'll get it cleaned up for ya, there's a little bit of fun involved in getting the hammer out but its not bad.

[gregintenn]

Yup, got the tools and springs to fix it.  Send the trigger pack in and I'll get it cleaned up for ya, there's a little bit of fun involved in getting the hammer out but its not bad.

I'm usually a do it yourself sort of guy. What do you charge for a trigger job?

[Guest kingarmory]

Just send $10 for the return postage and I'll take care of it.  It'll be boring around here until mid-January so I'll have some time on my hands ;)

[gregintenn]

That is a very nice gesture. Thanks for the offer. :up:

 

I've been stoning and polishing on the sear and hammer a bit, and it might be some better than it was when I started. I think I'll tinker with it some more first.

 

You were correct. That hammer spring is strong! I had to chase down parts the first time I took it apart. Maybe I've got it figured out now. I just don't want to remove too much metal, so I'm going at it a little at a time.

[peejman]

I had mine reworked by Kivarri and it's hugely improved.

[AMSting]

You can get reduced power hammer springs from Wolff.  Just don't go too low or you will have trouble with military primers.

 

Also, if you are working on the sear, make sure the angle stays positive.  Make sure you test it often.

[Guest kingarmory]

No worries, if you hit a dead-end just give us a call.  Almost done with all the barrel work for the year so we're just gonna be boxing up parts/equipment for the Nashville relocation so there ain't gonna be much going on here through January

[GS455]

I had mine reworked by Kivarri and it's hugely improved.

 

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[estwing]

No worries, if you hit a dead-end just give us a call.  Almost done with all the barrel work for the year so we're just gonna be boxing up parts/equipment for the Nashville relocation so there ain't gonna be much going on here through January

glad you guys are coming to Nashville. I bought one of your muzzle breaks for my Beowulf and love it. it also cleans off my bench everytime  I shoot it.

[Guest kingarmory]

Yeah, they tend to remove loose items from the bench and bystanders from surrounding benches when they go off ;)