Lancaster AK-47 clone trigger problem

**adymond** · August 24th, 2009, 10:24 PM

Okay so maybe I jinxed myself the other day talking about how well my commie guns were treating me, but I have a slight problem. I just switched pistol grips and that went smoothly, but when I did the function test after reassembly I noticed the trigger felt a bit funny. So I do the function test again (trying to fire on safe, trying to fire after one discharge without re-cycling the bolt carrier group, etc.) and the trigger isn't pulling. I start looking around and notice the rivet holding the trigger keeps popping out of the right hand side and the trigger is skewing to the side.

Anyone ever have this type of problem? Any ideas? I am going to switch back to the other grip tomorrow, but I can't imagine how that would change anything. I'm hoping I don't need to send this back to Lancaster.

**Strapped** · August 24th, 2009, 10:37 PM

I had a similar problem after switching grips, it ended up being that the new grip was a tad to long and was getting cought and I had to file it down slighty, not sure if this is your prob or not. here is a pic to help explain.

**senorlinc** · August 24th, 2009, 10:51 PM

may also be an issue w the trigger hook getting caught up. i had that issue w my 1st ak

red star arms makes a shepards hook replacemet. check it out

http://www.redstararms.com/

**scoutjoe** · August 24th, 2009, 11:31 PM

I vote for your retaining wire not being in the slot on the trigger axis pin.

The shepards crook replacement plate is an awesome part to save you from loosing your mind. But (if it is the wire) you should be able to put it back together.

**Willie D** · August 24th, 2009, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by scoutjoe

I vote for your retaining wire not being in the slot on the trigger axis pin.

The shepards crook replacement plate is an awesome part to save you from loosing your mind. But (if it is the wire) you should be able to put it back together.

Bingo. Sounds like the wire jumped out of its groove on the left side of the pin. Try and snap it back in with a flathead screwdriver. If it's worn out buy either a new retaining wire, sheperd crook, or E-clips from Home Depot.

**mojo** · August 25th, 2009, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by scoutjoe

I vote for your retaining wire not being in the slot on the trigger axis pin.

The shepards crook replacement plate is an awesome part to save you from loosing your mind. But (if it is the wire) you should be able to put it back together.

My first thoughts too.

**adymond** · August 25th, 2009, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by scoutjoe

I vote for your retaining wire not being in the slot on the trigger axis pin.

The shepards crook replacement plate is an awesome part to save you from loosing your mind. But (if it is the wire) you should be able to put it back together.

This may be what it is. I thought the wire looked a bit wonky when I took it apart to see what the hell was going on. I'll have to break it back down when I get home to see if I can figure out where the wire is supposed to be and what it is supposed to look like. Thanks. Maybe I can find a picture online for reference.

**markheck1** · August 25th, 2009, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by Willie D

Bingo. Sounds like the wire jumped out of its groove on the left side of the pin. Try and snap it back in with a flathead screwdriver. If it's worn out buy either a new retaining wire, sheperd crook, or E-clips from Home Depot.

Hmmmmm, that sounds like what mine did the other day......I'll have to check this

**scoutjoe** · August 25th, 2009, 12:02 PM

This is what a retaining wire looks like inside the gun, take note that the pins are depressed fully so that there is a groove inside the receiver to seat the wire into.

And this is some options depending on the wire type, the picture above is setup in "method 3"