Conversion question

[White7 0]

on page 7 here http://www.cross-conn.com/Saiga_Conversion/Step_7.htm and step 10 he uses "Binding posts" for the retention spring

 

all other conversion how- to's i haven't seen this step so my question here is what are we using? Binding posts or is there something better

[nalioth 405]

That "how-to" is over 11 years old, one man's opinion and should be used as a very general reference.

 

 

There are several options today for retaining your pivot pins.

 

Retainer wires (you can make one out of your original spring)

 

Retainer plates

 

Hitch pins

 

and even e-clips (but they suck).

[thehopping1 105]

The retaining plate seems to be the easy way. And then plug the holes like this. Or if you are using an Ace internal receiver block, drill and thread where the old FCG went and put some screws in.

 

Binding posts are non necessary.

Edited July 24, 2009 by thehopping1

[White7 0]

I think it just clicked,The retainer spring he is using is just to hold the hammer and trigger axles from backing out,,Correct?

 

And the binding posts are just to fill the holes left from the pins you punch out,,,correct?

[thehopping1 105]

I think it just clicked,The retainer spring he is using is just to hold the hammer and trigger axles from backing out,,Correct?

 

And the binding posts are just to fill the holes left from the pins you punch out,,,correct?

 

Yes, but he is using the stock retention spring so he needs those pins to hold it in place. Using one of the retention plates or the pin that comes with the modified FCG eliminates the need for the binding posts. Most people just plug those holes.

[White7 0]

Thanks for the info Hop