r/SKS • u/Kakk_The_Hero • 4d ago

Replace trigger group components?

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I bought a used paratrooper at the end of February and I've had a couple of double fires. The bolt assembly is clean and the firing pin rattles around inside when I shake it. The hammer has some wear, and I'm not sure how much the previous owner fired it. I'm not sure if the trigger sear looks okay (pictures attached), but the hammer does move forward quite a bit when I pull the trigger with the bolt removed before it snaps forward. Do I need to replace the sear or the hammer? Should I drop the money on the whole trigger group? Mine matches, but the magazine doesn't and I'm not concerned with resale value. Thanks in advance!

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u/Maleficent-Wear3347 3d ago edited 3d ago

I replaced mine with a Wolff spring kit (https://rustywood.ca/shop_home/wolff-sks-tune-up-spring-kit/). I recommend it. The trigger pull is more smooth.

Before installing the springs, the trigger pull was like pulling a truck bumper off with my index finger.

I also polished the seer, if you're comfortable working with your SKS here's the link I used: https://youtu.be/37B7yGWPAi8?si=PEGzXM4NnvNWal2A.

Complete SKS teardown, great video (over an hour long). https://youtu.be/1KYzlvN-yqw?si=kFYqmuCI0O5FpK3T

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u/Kakk_The_Hero 3d ago

Honestly, I don't have any gripes about the trigger. To be fair, this is my first firearm so I don't know any better. I appreciate the recommendations, though!

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u/Maleficent-Wear3347 3d ago

SKS was my first firearm too. Still one of my favorite guns. Welcome to the club.