sks trigger job

Thanks ckid,

A cheap chicom or any other low cost gun is critical to our firearm culture. We can't expect people join us and start with 2,000$ budget. Yet we read so many article about "The First Old 22lr"....

Also, SKS is a challenge simply because you can't spend $200 on an aftermarket parts for a $100 gun!
 
well, i do consider myself a hobby smith and have had many succesful projects over the years so I thought i would tackle this sks trigger deal.
Upon breaking down my trigger group I noticed several things, my disconnector was not truly centered and a slight bending needed to be made to bring it true. I also smoothed the sear and hammer surfaces and the sear slots with a buffing pad being careful not alter the angles. I had a wollf spring kit laying about that i never really gave much thought to and in the springs went. The end result was a definate improvement although the hammer/sear still exhibits, negetive engagement but the hammer moves less than it did before. the trigger break is much cleaner as well and that heavy gritty trigger pull is gone. I would estimate a 30 to 40% reduction in trigger pull wieght. I believe i understand what must be done to reach positive engagement but i'm gonna delay that untill i am 100% positive on what needs to be done.
In it's now modified condition, i can bang it around pretty severely and the cocked action will not release. Will range test on monday, 2 rounds in the mag only :D
 
Oh man , five pages , we'll get a gold star soon . :D :D
Personally I'm a DIY kind of guy and as such I would prefer to learn while spending little to no cash and see if I'm getting something better . I have never had the intention of seeing how quick I can wipe out my wallet .
I learned long ago , if it comes down to bucks , someone will always have more money than me . I prefer to see what I can get out of what I have , and if I like what happens , then I apply it to a greater project .
As my SKS project is coming to an end I find myself looking forward to a M305 build up . If this little Chicom can keep my intrest I can't wait to see what a tricked out M305 will do .
again , just my .02 cents
 
Hey all,
I just did the SKS trigger job without the spring changes due to lack of cash!
It took maybe 10 minutes ta do.
I already had a nice trigger pull on the rifle, not really heavy and not too sloppy.
I don't have a pull gage, but it fealt like a 4-5lb pull.
When I took the trigger assembly appart, I was quite pleasently surprised by the machining, very clean and smooth for a Norinco SKS.
The SKS is an old school model, since it has a screw in barrel, that is in near mint condition with the exception of the stock, no blueing wear what so ever!
That must explain why the trigger fealt not too bad.
After the trigger job, it was smoother and maybe a half pound lighter to.
If I had more SKS's, I'd do it to all of 'em.

-sixty9santa
 
I've had and shot around five different rifles and I don't think any are alike. Many don't have the same problems. My first cheapo had the worst pull. You couldn't tell if the safety had been left on or not. The trigger was binding! Opening the sear rail solved that prob. A replacement rifle I got after barrel/ headspace issues has turned out to be the best feeling stock trigger. I will always try, if I have a choice, the trigger, dry firing in the store and choose the better feeling one with less gritty feel and smooth release, comparitively. Every little bit of trigger work helps to fix the problem and turn the rifle into a joy to shoot. It's just a matter of knowing where to start and stop! Great info! Pete
 
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