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Quigly

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Hello All,

I just received a couple of new sears for my two Russian SKS rifles. As everyone is well aware, the triggers are terrible, so I was planning to attempt the home trigger job, and have the two other sears as backup. Well, since recieving the new sears I've been contemplating just swapping out the old with the new. I need to mention that both new sears will have neurtral engagement when installed, as is. I will of course smooth the surfaces of the hammer and sear, but that's it. Does anyone think I will have any issues with just leaving the sear as is?
 
As long as you double check your engagement and make sure it is neutral you should be okay... If you gradually squeeze the trigger and watch the hammer to ensure it doesn't creep forward you should be good to go. Make sure you are ready to catch the hammer with your thumb or finger when it releases.
 
It has been a while since I have fully stripped an SKS trigger mech.... Off the top of my head I think you are right... As long as you maintain the angle on the hammer when you polish it.
 
fat tony said:
I paid someone to do a job on mine. Probably should have done it myself. However at the time I didn't feel comfortable with the task.
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Ya, that's where I'm at. I don't feel comfortable applying a positive engagement anlge on the sear myself; but, with the exception of the guy in the states there really is no one to do the work. Therefore, as I wrote, I will just polish the surfaces and leave it with a neutral engagement unless, there are a number of people telling me it's not a wise thing to do.
 
Quigly said:
Ya, that's where I'm at. I don't feel comfortable applying a positive engagement anlge on the sear myself; but, with the exception of the guy in the states there really is no one to do the work. Therefore, as I wrote, I will just polish the surfaces and leave it with a neutral engagement unless, there are a number of people telling me it's not a wise thing to do.
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Thats the whole idea, you use another sear to do the job. If things go wrong then you still have the originall sear. Just watch the sailor curt vids several times so you fully understand what you are trying to accomplish. When you say it is a new sear,is it brand new with no machining on the lands or a surplus brand new to you. Usually a brand new sear will not function in the trigger group with straight none machined lands.
 
bjs7293 said:
Thats the whole idea, you use another sear to do the job. If things go wrong then you still have the originall sear. Just watch the sailor curt vids several times so you fully understand what you are trying to accomplish. When you say it is a new sear,is it brand new with no machining on the lands or a surplus brand new to you. Usually a brand new sear will not function in the trigger group with straight none machined lands.
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The sears are listed as new on the sksman site, which is where I ordered them from. Are you saying that the sear, as is, will not fit into the trigger group?
 
Quigly said:
The sears are listed as new on the sksman site, which is where I ordered them from. Are you saying that the sear, as is, will not fit into the trigger group?
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Went to the SKSman site. They are listed as new. The new sears I had were not fitted to any trigger group previous. If installed without any fitment the trigger would not function.
 
you have 2 new sears, dont be afraid to try to get positive engagement. You have spares. Follow the sailor court method and read up on this too:

ht tp://bananafufu.########.com/2008/09/sks-trigger-job.html

ht tp://sailorcurt.########.com/search/label/SKS

ht tp://votefordavid.########.com/2008/04/improving-trigger-on-sks-rifle.html

All really good and very detailed leads.

The job takes time but is not difficult.
 
Quigly, I have an SKSMan sear in my rifle right now, and it works perfectly.
I filed a slight positive engagement into the new sear, and then polished the
front, top(where the hammer touches), and the rails of the sear with 600
grit sandpaper. I also polished the track it moves on in the trigger housing,
and then brushed on a bit of moly paint, let it dry, put a dab of lithium grease
on the rails, then reassembled. The trigger is smooth and a lot lighter(also Wolff springs), and I hit it, banged it, and no safety issues! It's not very hard...
 
You know what, someone who is competent, actually more than just competent, in doing trigger work on the SKS should step up, and start taking orders from SKS owners. I think this is a "missed" money making opportunity for the indivdual(s) who can competently do these trigger modifications. I noted that a certain individual from the US is charging a very reasonalbe $60.00 for each trigger he works on. It's too bad that I can't take advantage of that. If I could I would do it in a heartbeat, and I know that many others would too. Anyway, I know that no one wants to step up, because of the liability issues involved, but is it any different than any other gunsmithing work done on a firearm. So, who's going to step up? Just name your price. Within reason, of course.
 
There are Smith's out there that will do a quickie trigger job out there for $80.00-$100.00 plus shipping and time. You will notice a difference. For me it is a hobby, to get it just right and it takes alot of time if I want that 3.5-4.0lbs smooth as silk safe trigger. For people to say it takes no time at all to do it, that is a quickie trigger job and sure you do notice a difference. Several people I know have sent trigger groups to kivaari.com, even though the powers that be say you can't. This guy has it down to a art form. If you have the sears take your time and give it a try, you have nothing to loose.
 
Everyone says give it a try, and that I have nothing to loose, but what it comes down to is that I don't feel comfortable doing it. I would much rather have someone else do it; so, if anyone can PM with some names of people that will do it, it would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
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