Sheperds hook for NORINCO

[medic]

My Norinco ak47 has a proble HUSTON...Thanks to an admin who brought the displaced pin for the trigger hooks I found no shepherd hook attached..Can someone please let me know where I can find one at and possible which one I need. I would appreciate it. Right now its just wool and alcohol breaking it down and thorough cleaning, but I would like to shoot it. Thanks for any tips.


TODD:wildshooter:

[imanaknut]

This is the suggested replacement for those either having problems with "the wire" or those who don't want to fight it anymore:

https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.php/cPath/107/products_id/583

[blobman]

tats what i use

[Krupski]

This is the suggested replacement for those either having problems with "the wire" or those who don't want to fight it anymore:

https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.php/cPath/107/products_id/583

Those are very simple and easy to use, but they do not prevent rotation of the axis pins. That's why even though they are a PITA, I still use a Bulgarian spring wire.

[medic]

Ordered one!! Thanks !!!

[medic]

Does it function well? I ordered it, so I guess I will find out soon enough. Just curious if any problems though. Thanks!

Todd

[medic]

The whole rifle pic is the touch up... the second pic you can see the rust spots that had ate into the blue. They are all gone now. Wish I had a better pic, but I am still patting myself on the back

http://www.gunsnet.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1007&d=1323984587

http://www.gunsnet.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1006&d=1323984587

[imanaknut]

Added your photos to your post.

Personally I would wipe down the area that looks like it had rust spots on it with CLP on a cleaning patch. The CLP will clean up most of the remaining rust and protect the rifle from future problems.

I think you will be pleased with the retaining plate. I am surprised that there is no sheperd's hook, or in the case of the Norinco the retaining spring since they attached to the safety lever, I am wonder why your's is missing.

[bluzjamer]

Everyone I know uses the plate, no problemo!

[Krupski]

This is the suggested replacement for those either having problems with "the wire" or those who don't want to fight it anymore:

https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.php/cPath/107/products_id/583

I use the Bulgarian wire retainer. It clamps on the trigger axis pin and prevents rotation. It's a pain in the rear to install and remove, but at least the receiver holes won't wear out.

[imanaknut]

Update is needed if you are still with us :D I can see in the top picture that the pin is out of place, but I see something that I can't believe I didn't remark about before, the receiver is set up for an underfolding stock!!! Would I love to find one of those considering I have an extra folder just sitting waiting for a rifle to attach it to!

[Krupski]

Update is needed if you are still with us :D I can see in the top picture that the pin is out of place, but I see something that I can't believe I didn't remark about before, the receiver is set up for an underfolding stock!!! Would I love to find one of those considering I have an extra folder just sitting waiting for a rifle to attach it to!

I made this drawing for someone here a while back to show how (and how not) to have the retainer wire:

http://www.gunsnet.net/photopost/data/500/pins.jpg