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sheepherder · 11-08-2013, 08:56 AM

The hammer pin, trigger pin, and sear pin (which your AK should not have) all have a groove cut near the head. The 'full auto' spring fits in these three grooves. When it is assembled semi-auto, you do not have the sear pin so full-auto spring does not work. The spring you have is a band-aid to try to fix this.

I use C-clips on my pins, available at pretty much any hardware store. Pin does not walk out.

For a better fix, some owners drill for a small Cotter pin. Much safer.

11-08-2013, 08:56 AM	#15
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	The hammer pin, trigger pin, and sear pin (which your AK should *not* have) all have a groove cut near the head. The 'full auto' spring fits in these three grooves. When it is assembled semi-auto, you do not have the sear pin so full-auto spring does not work. The spring you have is a band-aid to try to fix this. I use C-clips on my pins, available at pretty much any hardware store. Pin does not walk out. For a better fix, some owners drill for a small Cotter pin. Much safer. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...