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Posted: 5/17/2011 6:55:51 PM EDT
| I am going to do some work on a Romy and a Mak. The plethora of trigger options has me quite confused, single-hook, double hook, Tapco, Red somebody, etc. I would appreciate advice, pros and cons of each type, and a difficulty rating of installing the littel buggers! Thanks to all. |
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There really aren't that many options and pretty much all work just fine. The only things you need to ask yourself are:
how much do I want to spend do I need an adjustable trigger If you have enough US parts you don't even need to replace the trigger group (just be advised to 'convert' the fire control group to semi auto only). |
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On the hooks, what you use depends on the receiver.
If the receiver trigger hole is cut for a single hook, you use a single hook, OR you can use a round file to cut another slot and use a double. Some people claim the double hook trigger is a little smoother, most people can't tell any difference, so it comes down to personal preference. Tapco triggers are more or less "the standard". They work very well and usually have good pulls, and seldom give trouble. An adjustable trigger is again, personal preference, but sort of over-kill in an AK. They usually require adjusting and re-adjusting to get things set right, and until you do get it set up, there can be problems like doubling or failing to cock. My personal feeling is that an adjustable AK trigger is just an unnecessary complication and something to go wrong. Installation of triggers is often aggravating and installation of the wire retention is usually aggravating. Once you figure it all out it gets easier. The Tapco is easier to install because the trigger and disconnecter are on a tube which allows installing both as a unit and this makes it easier. The wire pin retention is an elegant solution to pin retention and once properly installed never gives trouble. Some people discard the wire and buy a plate type retention device. These work well and are easy to install. The only possible down side is that they usually allow the pins to rotate and this "could" cause wear of the receiver pin holes. One trick to ease hammer installation is to use twist ties to tie the ends of the hammer spring up around the top of the hammer. This keeps them out of the way and keeps tension off the hammer while installing it and it's pin. Once the hammer and trigger unit is installed and the wire is in place, untie the spring ends and lower them into place on top of the rear of the trigger. |
I love this board, no arrogance and a bunch of folks ready to help! Thanks again.
| The pic is from Tapco's website. It looks like the radius just isn't as tight as the bottom receiver. One of my first bends kinda looked like the top one, but it still worked just fine. Its not the best bend in the history of the Kalashnikov, but it should still work. |
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