I finally broke down and got the retainer plate.
I have everything where it needs to be but I cannot get the safety lever to go down.
It wont pass the trigger (or sear)
I have read that you either need to take the trigger out, install the safety lever and then the trigger or...
Shave a little off of the trigger (or sear), (not the first choice) or shave a bit of the safety lever to allow it to pass.
Safety levers are cheaper anyways if you screw up.
Iam pulling the trigger for extra leway but a very small shelf is in the way.






I feel like this is a no brainer, but Iam very new to the ak/akm family so this is my learner rifle.
Thank you,
Brokenhands