So I started my saiga conversion and I noticed the original pins that hold the hammer and trigger tend to walk their way out when you use the gun. So what can I use? I think th ekit should have came with new pins myself.

Axis pin retaining plate

 

 

http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-126/AK47-TAPCO-SAIGA-AXIS/Detail

Or the original shepard's hook that came with the rifle (although the retaining plate is easier IMO).

Ahh thanx guys. I actually ordered my kit through CSS. The instructions I'm using didn't mention the plate. It did come with the kit I believe so ill check when I get home.

Def get the plate, its like $5 on CSS

Ok. I got the plate in. Now, do you have to use the retention spring (long spring). I put it back together without it since css videos didnt mention anything about it and it seems to function just fine. ( i didnt shoot it yet). Whats its purpose?

take the spring out then put the plate in . A little trick i do is push on the pins with a punch and see if they are locked in .

So the long spring is NOT needed? I do have the plate in and it all seems fine but Iwas just wondering if you need the spring. I couldnt tell what it would be used for.

And yes, the pins are locked in.

And yes, the pins are locked in.

 

Done

Cool. So can you tell me what that long spring was for?

Cool. So can you tell me what that long spring was for?

 

what long spring?

the factory configuration uses a long spring.. and some conversions use one.. but the plate is better..