AK Trigger Install- ALG AKT-EL

[@kiloromeo1462]

This video is 20x better than ALG's own install video. Right to the point, clear visuals and instructions. NO b.s. talking about random stuff. Great work sir!

[@BabyFaceP]

Glad to hear it!

[@HoboBob]

Yes it is!

[@fancyultrafresh3264]

Yes, ty BabyFace

[@jimmiet1988]

Agree thank you directly to the point no B.S. easy on the eyes

[@BryanUSN92]

Came here to say this. I think the alg instruction video skipped the trigger reset spring portion

[@HoboBob]

Dude thank you! No one else shows removing the original trigger!

[@BabyFaceP]

Glad it helped.

[@hokiecolt8107]

This was BY FAR the best installation video for the ALG trigger! Thanks for taking the time and breaking it down. Had my trigger installed within 15 minutes after watching your video. Thanks!

[@onlinecarshow3188]

What a great video. Good work man. This really helped!!!

[@s.d.bobplissken5674]

Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to do this. Made it simple, clear and to the point.

[@patrickmuellemann6244]

Wow, I was hesitant doing this trigger install but doing it side by side with this video make it a cake walk, you rule dude!

[@Drizzy2922]

did you have to dremel that one part like in the video? thats the only part that scares me.. my trigger is on the way i hope its just drop and play

[@FourKidsNoMoney]

​@@Drizzy2922if you are going to be modifying your ak get comfortable with using a dremel lol, safeties are cheap if for some reason you ever need to replace it

[@oiccollector3935]

this is great! ALG's video had a history lesson every few seconds. even the second guy doing the install for ALG is probably rolling his eyes out.

[@fancyfancypunx]

I've used this video on every AK build and want to be sure you know you're an absolute legend.

[@akfortyfo7024]

Easily the best AKT-EL trigger install video out there. Thanks for the walkthrough!

[@BKTX]

One of the best install videos I've seen in a long time. Just got this trigger for a brand new AK-V. Thanks for showing us the safety selector filing part. That was concerning me up until I saw your vid. Subscribed.

[@travisandmissydog]

Thank you for this! My safety lever is also real tight and after watching your video it gave me the confidence to just crank on it. She finally gave up and out it came! I was able to install my retainer plate and all is right in the world now. I appreciate it!

[@brandonrichey4195]

BFP - just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your AK builder series! You have inspired me to be more adventurous outside of my usual AR builds. Also, if you haven't already painted/Cerakoted the East German AK, can I suggest you leave it as-is? The raw steel look, with the hues of blue and grey from welding, heat treating and tempering is absolutely beautiful! Your build is part barn-find and part natural art - the AK Gods would approve. Thank you for making this video series!

[@decolores7263]

Hey Baby Face, you have inspired me to grab the AKT EL trigger and install it on my AK after having the package sitting on my bench for 1.5 years. Great video brother !!!!!

[@bosco358]

Thank you for this awesome and easy to understand video on this trigger , I watched the video from the guys at ALG and they lost me putting the hammer back in , you were much more user friendly and I’m watching your vids from now on , thanks again

[@rdreynolds1428]

Been watching this series for a while and I’m very impressed! EGs are my favorite variants of the AK. Very cool man

[@jamesw7495]

I don't know how many people have had this issue but without the rollpin installed the safety on my gun did not function. After installation and filing of the pin down it worked fine but I feel like it's important to mention on some guns if you want a safety the roll pins must not be put aside

[@shanel4348]

Thanks a lot for this video man, like the other comment mentions, ALG's videos are full of so much filler that this was superior by a longshot.

[@p47rr]

Just installed in a Century Arms Wasr 10. Had to install the roll pin and file it down. Rivet was low enough on trigger guard. So I didn’t have to file it down. One video show where you had to file the trigger hook on a Wasr. Other wise it would hit the bolt carrier. But mine had clearance. Wish now I had spent more. And bought the model above this one. Would have had less travel. But I’m happy enough to keep it.

[@buckets_of_lead]

This is my first ak trigger. Thanks for making it a breeze. Once I installed the hammer I used a rubber band wrapped around the receiver to hold the springs from biting me.

[@Drizzy2922]

did you have to dremel that one part like in the video? thats the only part that scares me.. my trigger is on the way i hope its just drop and play

[@buckets_of_lead]

@@Drizzy2922 I didn't have to dremmel anything. I ran about 1k rounds through it and the hammer smoothed out quite a bit. The action was very tight at first.

[@hankstrange]

nicely done I like the undertone piano music in the background too lol

[@coupesix]

Love piano so relaxing

[@jakewolfe7397]

Wanted to like and leave a comment -- you made my install 50 times easier, thank you so much for this video man.

[@GunDrummer]

Thanks bro

[@CharlieMikeNS]

It's absurd to me that no other AKT installation tutorial covers removal of the pre-installed trigger... Fucking wild to me.

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

It's because of 922r compliance. "It shall be unlawful for any person to assemble from imported parts any semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun which is identical to any rifle or shotgun prohibited from importation under section 925(d)(3) of this chapter as not being particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes." Basically foreign rifles and shotguns are prohibited from import into the U.S. and assembling those firearms using imported parts is also prohibited. Compliance is usually done with a magazine made in the US, or small bits such as springs or triggers. most aks on the market up until now we're imported parts kits so you "wouldn't" have had a trigger already installed

[@CharlieMikeNS]

@@Thoroughly_Wet I'm familiar with 922r. Have you ever seen an AK on the shelf being sold without a trigger? I'm talking about showing the removal of the trigger that came in the gun, or the trigger that was in the gun before the AKT. Most people installing aftermarket triggers are replacing the trigger that came with the gun, and I had a little trouble getting the retaining plate out of my AK and wanted to see the proper technique.

[@Kyle-si8yw]

The wild thing is that someone needs a video to pull 2 pins to remove a hammer and a trigger with a spring connecting them. Its super obvious just by looking at it. There are no screw or nuts or bolts or Allen's. Just relieve tension and push the pins out.

[@GUFFY303]

It’s 4:00am... I’ve binged this whole series.. you’ve got a new new subscriber because I have to see how you finish it. Great vids, great humor, you’ve made my evening for sure!

[@mathewa.4032]

That’s a lot of trigger play on safe man. I’d of used the roll pin and get it nice and tight with minimal play. The safety is the crucial part to get right and tight.

[@PatriotFromWarsaw]

A lot of ak trigger hammers need to be reprofiled including the ALG hammer . in order to prevent the bolt carrier tail from deforming. Best way to prevent this is to sand or file down the hammer’s angled edges and smooth it out to an rounded hammer. Next is polishing the hammer with some white and green rouge, oil it and whallaa. A great smooth hammer that’s healthy for the bolt carrier and tail.

[@RichieValentine]

What exactly is that rogue oil you speak of?

[@PatriotFromWarsaw]

@@RichieValentine Gun oil dosnt matter

[@_Kommissar_]

@@PatriotFromWarsaw The AK bolt carrier is suppose to be peening, it's normal wear and eventually it should work harden

[@wolverinesdreams9293]

ALG’s install vid sux’s with needless rambling ad nausea. So here I am. Great straight to the point install video ! Thanks !

[@medieval_flail]

Should've covered the roll pin install. Tons and tons of people take the "it's optional" approach and have a gun firing on safe.

[@ahmada.thabata8615]

At 2:40 a good trick iv seen for the springs not wacking you is to tie a rubber band around them and the hammer tightly and that should help!

[@RideForLifeCR250R]

Absolutely the safety should be altered as it WILL release that hammer if it jostles/nudges that diconnector

[@kingstoeck]

Great video just installed mine on a zpap85 thank you! Small tip if I may, when bringing the spring up on the hammer try using a small zip tie or piece of thin gauge wire to keep from getting bit. I’ve learned this from experience hahah. Also leave the zip tie loose enough so once you get the hammer out you can reuse it when you install the spring on the new hammer.

[@shojus]

Looking like a professional gunsmith over there brother! 😂

[@MrRooscruggs]

Thanks for the video. Installed my trigger after watching this video, was painless (except for the hammer spring biting me once) and took about 15 minutes for a novice like myself.

[@Drizzy2922]

did you have to dremel that one part like in the video? thats the only part that scares me.. my trigger is on the way i hope its just drop and play

[@MrRooscruggs]

@@Drizzy2922 No dremel necessary. Plug and play.

[@westernoutpost4154]

Thanks bro. This trigger is going in my MAK90 that I bought 23 years ago.

[@hityoubro4203]

one trick you can use for the hammer spring is to use a rubber band to keep it in place

[@robertbowers9856]

On the hammer spring, I used a twist tie from the produce section at the store next to the top of the hammer around the spring. As far as the trigger assy. pre assemble with short temporary pin, drop in and feed permanent pin through.

[@bradfletcher6826]

Glad I found your channel brother

[@AA-ty6zw]

Thanks man great vid. I did have to use one of the roll pins because without it, my safety would not be close enough to keep the trigger from being pulled in the safe position.

[@fpav4049]

Would have been nice to see that little return spring close up or resituate the camera for a clear lighted view .

[@joeszabo219]

Solid video 👌. A spent 12 ga shell works wonders to hold the legs on the hammer spring. Will save you from getting bit even once.

[@bandman1967]

We had a bit of trouble stabilizing the trigger with he spring so my friend Mike Rowe of Enfield, Illinois used his ingenuity and a thin wire to hold the trigger, spring and lower end together while we got the set pin in! The inventor of this trigger said the parts were separate in order to keep the trigger from wobbling.

[@chriscox5568]

Those tiny little pins that he said he never used them but you can if you want to is "NOT" a only if you want to use it part ! That pin has to be installed so your safety will work ! After installing the pin you'll have to install your safety lever to see how your safety tab will touch the pin to keep the trigger from being able to move in safe position.

[@screamingwarhog]

Just had the spring...spring forward and the end hooked part went all the way into my finger.... took a good amount of fource to get it out it was nuts....and just stopped bleeding... Im now one with my rifle!

[@Dovoski]

An ak cleaning kit can be used to hold the spring arms on the hammer in place during removal

[@logannarmore7709]

Thanks for the video. First ever trigger install and it was fairly painless going with your video and taking it step by step. FYI I used a punch the same size as the trigger pin hole to slave the reset spring in place and drove the trigger pin through no problem. Took 10 seconds.

[@T_Wozna]

Thanks for the help. Clear instructions and clear footage.

[@SimplyCali619]

Just installed one on my wasr. Had to install the rolled pin and sand down. A trick for the trigger reset spring is to tilt the trigger and place spring hole into the pin and push the rest of the pin through and then use needle nose pliers to move the arm over if that makes sense.

[@mp40jager]

Outstanding video. I put in a PSA trigger a year ago but want to move it into a new PSA AK. forgot exactly how I did it. This shows it all. Thanks.

[@analogludite9575]

Great stuff, but you never did show where and how that tiny trigger return spring goes. I have no idea what those pins are supposed to do either. Overall though, this was better than many, if not all, trigger videos I have seen. Thank you very much.

[@Dedncide]

The roll pin is in case your safety is cut too short and doesn't stop the trigger. I had to punch my roll pin in that slot so the safety had something to catch onto when on safe.

[@dallasfoster9016]

Yes that little spring was tough. An easy way around is put the pin through the loop and then bring the spring up over the trigger

[@AkimboWasTaken]

Extremely helpful video. I will be watching this again when my trigger comes in.

[@AkimboWasTaken]

The provided roll pin was necessary for my WBP Jack. Without the pin, the action would engage when the gun was on safe. I didn't need to dremel the safety, but not using the roll pin made the gun very, very unsafe. Anyway, thank you very much for the video. It helped me with about 90% of the installation.

[@anubian860]

Thank you for the video, I was able to do the trigger job without any issues

[@TheCurrentThing]

Your video made this install an absolute cake-walk. Bravo, I'm very happy I saw your video first. Thank you!

[@BabyFaceP]

Glad I could help.

[@Drizzy2922]

did you have to dremel that one part like in the video? thats the only part that scares me.. my trigger is on the way i hope its just drop and play

[@TheCurrentThing]

@@Drizzy2922 The selector notch? If so, no, I did not need to. Tested the gun many times and could not get it to fire while on safety. Additionally, I later upgraded to Krebs selector which has it done for you.

[@Bjorne1]

easy tip, you can put a little dab of grease on your tiny springs so they dont fall around when you're trying to install

[@backslashthe3rd]

for trigger install, i always use twisties that you can get from a loaf of bread to stop those springs from hitting you

[@danaflyer7433]

I'M looking at brownells and their pictures doesn't show the spring that helps reset the trigger. I don't want to buy a kit with missing parts.

[@wormraper]

Great video, I'm shocked that even ALG's own install video is not as good. ONLY thing I don't like about this trigger is that disconnector tail. it's a known source of annoyance to people. that extra long disconnector tails is NOT needed in a semi auto gun, and has been known to cause safety selector issue you saw happen in yours, as well as dent that stop rivet just underneath the tail (especially in bulgy guns) AND cause trigger slap. Most people I know shave that disconnector tail back 1/4 inch to alleviate those issues. Wish ALG would do this from the factory though

[@fallout1116]

This. There is no reason for an semiauto AK to have a tail on the dis connector, that is an artifact of the select fire FCG. It doesn't even exist on the Tapco G2 or Century RAK triggers, and can cause trigger slap issues (if it hits the rivet right underneath it).

[@Sokren817]

Best video nice and clear unlike others we can’t see what’s going on inside the gun, thank you

[@Jason-ut8wc]

I’ve learned that the bite from an alg non braided high energy main spring is much much worse unfortunately. Oof. Great video, great warning.

[@donaldduck4867]

What brand was that pin holder?

[@GETOFFMYPORCHYOUFUCKINGTOMATO]

Love this type of video. Would love to see one with a binary trigger install of a gen 3 glock 17

[@OGJonnyKamikaze]

Great trigger and a really cool AKM!

[@danaflyer7433]

wow! I just did the ALG trigger swap.. Now my AK fires in safe! all pins and springs are in the right place.

[@Marqsman13]

Same

[@treal512]

Did you add the roll pin? If you did, may have filed off too much material. If you didn't, add the roll pin. My trigger has zero travel with the safety on.

[@securehealtheap]

Alg who made this trigger states the roll pin is to be used if you have more than a tenth of an inch between the safety tail and the trigger. Otherwise the trigger could fire while on safe if trigger is pulled. An AK you cannot trust the safety on is one I would not own.

[@glantern55]

THANK YOU. THANK YOU, THANK YOU.... Smooth video.. (I ended up using the pin to remove the slack in the trigger while safety is engaged) but yeaaa. Awesome video

[@michaelhoxie546]

The notch in the safety is a semi auto safety only. If you were to install a full auto FCG it wouldn’t work with a notched safety. Looks like you have an original FA safety

[@Mountain_Mosquito]

Working on an AR: It's like adult Legos. Working on an Ak: *Gets yelled at by my dad for moving the light*

[@BabyFaceP]

I fear for my children.

[@chozen_juan]

@ 1:40 it looks like you are going to show us how to get the stubborn retaining plate out, then it just cuts to you having it out.... -_-

[@seannforce2690]

Okay, so those little pins: I only needed one BUT it is required on my WASR-10 if you want the safety to work. I filed the pin to fit into the channel on the trigger.

[@UnitedArmory]

My trigger pins on a Zastava M92 WILL NOT come out. I've beaten them with punches and hammers and have just given up. I've installed this trigger on Romanians, Bulgarians, Russians etc. But the Yugo pins just won't come out.

[@yif1274]

Great video. You Made this look much more simple than most. Going to do my own install now. Thanks bro

[@Q_VIEW]

Perfect video of the ALG trigger install 🔥🔥🔥👌🏾 shit went smooth af. Took me bout 15-20mins.

[@davidperdue7506]

Your video is an excellent resource from start to finish. Looks like rust on the bottom of the inside of the receiver??

[@JamesCarter-vl5ju]

Did you forget to add the pic of what that tiny trigger reset spring looks like or did I miss it?

[@Caprice1977]

Awesome video brother I was kind of having second opinions about me installing it but after your video I installed it and it works beautiful. Thanks.

[@aaroncuilty9306]

Great vid, just installed it with the aid of your vid and was fairly painless! Only caught myself with the hammer spring once 🤣

[@pnolia7393]

That one spring that lets the hammer go down almost raged quit

[@ScottRidesHonda]

Take a fired shotgun shell and put the hull over the hammer with the springs retained behind it. The shell will hold all of that together and keep you from biting yourself.

[@ConnorMBanks]

Hey man, thanks for the video. Just installed mine and your instructions were great!

[@CuttinInIdaho]

Put a dab of grease on springs like the disconnectors spring. It will hold it in place

[@ambitionwiththebestintenti3281]

that roll pin is to make sure ur safety is still operational >_> some models require it

[@danny-uu8hc]

I'd never swap an AK trigger. I've never shot an AK trigger so terrible to warrant such a gamble as changing the trigger and a very good chance to mismatch hardness of trigger and AK bolt & carrier and causing deformation of your rifle. AKs have pretty nice triggers generally by the rifles design. Maybe I'm wrong but that's how I see it.

[@240SSONLY]

great video man... your channel is pure gold

[@jlakindd]

when i function test my alg, the trigger does reset, i would have to flick the trigger forward to reset. IS there a solution to this? i changed out springs, i filed the sear hook.

[@Kgoutdoor]

Is this going to put wear and tear on my zastava? Supposely if your drop an ALG trigger they void their warranty I’ve heard.

[@RRLzR]

i got the UL version and after installing my safety doesn’t work anymore how do i fix

[@gzuzsavz]

..found my way here after watching the GarandThumb & Brandon Herrera reviews of the PSA AK-V! A lovely lil thing! I have run into a thread or two on ppl saying the ALG trigger can cause intermittent primer ign issues. Have you run into that at all with ALG trigs? Thanks for the fabulous R&R trigger vid!

[@eddwiggins4383]

Looks very simple So simple I'm going to give it a try

[@sgt_malice4521]

I hate to be annoying but is there any differents between akm trigger set vs a ak-47 trigger set, aren’t they all the same, or there are and if there not all the same how can I find a ak-47 semi-automatic trigger set?

[@BabyFaceP]

I've never had a milled 47 so I'm not sure the answer. I will take a look at one tomorrow, I know a guy with one. Edit- Just looked and this trigger fits both milled and stamped receivers so the trigger groups have to be the same.

[@Darealnoriega]

Where was that picture of the spring ?

[@DesertTactical]

From a dude who has done several AR Trigger jobs (extremely easy. I know) I’m still not sure I can do this without messing up somehow. I wonder how different the install would be for one of them CMC/PSA Soviet Arms collab drop in triggers. However, the factory trigger on my GF3 is actually pretty good for a factory trigger. Awesome video!

[@rslover65]

Thanks, I've got one on order, I'm sure this will help

[@italianrelic]

The little spring does not help reset, it adds weight to trigger pull if you feel the alg is to light for you. IMHO wasting the point of adding an alg. Light and fast on an ak is where it’s at!

[@2000rayc]

are we going to skip over that rust?

[@sgt_malice4521]

buy buying a milled receiver that’s already been built and building your own receiver, how you legally put the serial number and all that mess?

[@jdl9679]

I thought I was gonna need a degree in gun smithing with this trigger job lol I can do it here at my apartment with no issue the hardest being the safety filing and the little spring but nothing where I’d need some gunsmith tools haha

[@szabib2144]

Damn the internal of the AK receiver looks like it’s rusting.

[@fallout1116]

It is. They didn't finish the metal when they made the receiver.

[@szabib2144]

Bummer

[@brad7198]

Thank you! This was easier than I imagined haha. Awesome video

[@Pro2AJuggalo]

I love your page! You are extremely helpful so thank you!!!

[@ChopperRead-qb8oe]

I have a century arms wasr-10 and my safety lever completely misses the disconnector rendering the safety completely useless. At least I think that’s the problem. Anyone else?

[@BabyFaceP]

Fit the roll pin in and see if it works