I have build questions.....

[lhaines 0]

I pick up my S223 on wednesday, and yes I am going to attempt to convert it on my own . But I have a few questions. Yes I tried the search option, but did not find the answers I need.

 

1. How do you install the retention spring for the hammer and trigger pin since the rear factory pins will be removed?

 

2. What is a sheppards hook, and do I need one?

 

3. What is the difference between a stamped and milled safety? And why are they not interchangable?

 

4. Does anyone have a side view picture or cad drawing of the FCG to ensure I don't screw it up?

 

Thanks in advance.....

[shooter2 5]

1. How do you install the retention spring for the hammer and trigger pin since the rear factory pins will be removed?

 

You either use a binding post to fill one pair of old pin holes, then wrap the old retainer spring around that, as shown here:

http://www.cross-conn.com/Saiga_Conversion/Step_7.htm

 

Or you dispense with the old retainer in favor of a more traditional device, like the AK "shepherd's hook", E-clips, or the RSA retainer plate.

 

2. What is a sheppards hook, and do I need one?

The "shepherd's hook" is the colloquial name for the traditional hammer/trigger pin retaining wire found in AK-type rifles. See above.

 

3. What is the difference between a stamped and milled safety? And why are they not interchangable?

 

No idea, I don't own any milled rifles. The stamped safety is what you'll need if you're thinking about upgrading to a SWIFT lever.

 

4. Does anyone have a side view picture or cad drawing of the FCG to ensure I don't screw it up?

 

Screw what up? You should be tearing out the sporter trigger pack and dropping in a standard AK pack. No rocket science there.

[lhaines 0]

1. How do you install the retention spring for the hammer and trigger pin since the rear factory pins will be removed?

 

You either use a binding post to fill one pair of old pin holes, then wrap the old retainer spring around that, as shown here:

http://www.cross-conn.com/Saiga_Conversion/Step_7.htm

 

Or you dispense with the old retainer in favor of a more traditional device, like the AK "shepherd's hook", E-clips, or the RSA retainer plate.

 

2. What is a sheppards hook, and do I need one?

The "shepherd's hook" is the colloquial name for the traditional hammer/trigger pin retaining wire found in AK-type rifles. See above.

 

3. What is the difference between a stamped and milled safety? And why are they not interchangable?

 

No idea, I don't own any milled rifles. The stamped safety is what you'll need if you're thinking about upgrading to a SWIFT lever.

 

4. Does anyone have a side view picture or cad drawing of the FCG to ensure I don't screw it up?

Screw what up? You should be tearing out the sporter trigger pack and dropping in a standard AK pack. No rocket science there.

 

Thanks, that is what I thought. I can rip apart an AR/M16 and put them together in my sleep, but AK's are a new beast for me.

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Children in third world countries have totally disassembled and reassembled AKs for many years and with NO tools...

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Children in third world countries have totally disassembled and reassembled AKs for many years and with NO tools...

 

Lucky bastards..........I mean, aside from all the other shit.

[AKMIKEFMJ 0]

My guess is that the milled receiver is thicker than a stamped receiver whick makes a different safety required to fit correctly. The FCG is a little hard to put in at first. I use to cuss when installing a sheperds hook. Now it is almost fun to put them in. You can probably GOOGLE "AK Trigger Diagram" or "AK Trigger Installation" to get your requested diagram.....Good Luck........

[danny boy 0]

there's a few different tricks to putting in the shepards hook, none of which I can describe here. It's pretty easy though. The AK trigger group is so simple its stupid, you'll see when its out and laying on the table in front of you.

[Cobra 76 two 2,677]

lhaines you may want to check this out.

I dug it up from...

yep you guessed it...

 

the Tech Section

 

http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=11518

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