[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I need help installing my MagPul Trigger Guard

Posted: 1/23/2008 3:38:26 PM EDT

I was looking at the online manual and it seems all I need to do is drop the spring detent, swing the guard out, and use a 1/16th punch to drive the rear pin out. I'm to much of a pansy to muscle it and it is being stubborn, can anyone give me step by step of how they would do it.

I don't have a punch but am using a 1/16th allen to push it is this whats causing problems?

Posted: 1/23/2008 3:42:41 PM EDT

[#1]

Use a punch, and make sure you support the trigger guard tabs or you will break the tabs off.

Use the right tool.

Posted: 1/23/2008 3:56:50 PM EDT

[#2]

Here's a thread with good info.

How Do I Install My New Trigger Guard w/o Breaking My Lower? - thread link

Posted: 1/23/2008 4:04:27 PM EDT

[#3]

Go to Sears and spend $9 on the punch set.
Definitely use a block of wood under the ear to support it.
If you want to get high tech, drill a small hole in the wood for the pin to fall into.
A little penetrating oil may help.

Posted: 1/23/2008 4:09:38 PM EDT

[#4]

Okay well the pin came out and I didn't deform anything. Im gonna go pick up the punch set

and I have another question. What do you mean by support the ear. I assume you mean having a piece of wood underneath the ear or do you mean between them?

Posted: 1/23/2008 4:27:42 PM EDT

[#5]

Getting the pin back in is proving to be difficult

ETA used the vice grip method and it took 2 seconds. Thanks for the links and help!

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