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Posted: 4/24/2011 11:43:25 AM EDT
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Arrrggghhh!!! Dinged another lower installing the trigger guard. Just scratched the finish, not a huge deal but it still pisses me off. I'm using vise grips with the jaws covered with layers of duct tape. Works OK, but it seems like I can never get a perfect install. I've done at least half a dozen builds now, and don't have the slightest problem with anything else, but always struggle with trigger guards.
I sure liked the billet lower that had an integral trigger guard, why hasn't this become the standard? If one end of the trigger guard can have the spring loaded pin, why can't both ends have this super easy attachment? Is there an alternative to the damned roll pin that is always a PITA to install? I haven't done a Magpul trigger guard, are they easier to install? |
forget the pins...use screws
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=1237 |
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forget the pins...use screws http://www.rainierarms.com/img/shop/product/0a336cf8eb2c8585661a18eaec579758.jpg http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=1237 This solution looks good! And shows that I'm not the only one aggravated with these roll pins. There's no reason I couldn't tap the standard trigger guard and use screws with it, for next to nothing. As for using a roll pin punch, I have one, and have used it. Usually end up with the end of the roll pin hammered enough to be bradded. This is why I use the vise grips now. I think the best way would probably be to use an arbor press, but I don't have one. |
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forget the pins...use screws http://www.rainierarms.com/img/shop/product/0a336cf8eb2c8585661a18eaec579758.jpg http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=1237 Ah yup. 
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I buggered the receiver on my first build using the vice-grip method, the teeth on the v-g were so sharp they cut through 5 layers of duct tape and marred the finish. Now I cut a strip of card stock, like a business card, the width of the jaws and tape it in place over those sharp teeth, and no more teething marks on any more lowers.
Another thing I found that really made installing the roll pins, both trigger guard and bolt catch, a lot easier: I toss the roll pins that come in the LPK and get the ones from my local Ace hardware store. They just install so much easier. 20 something cents each, a very worthwhile investment. |
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I sure liked the billet lower that had an integral trigger guard, why hasn't this become the standard? The trigger guard moving is a feature for use with winter gloves If one end of the trigger guard can have the spring loaded pin, why can't both ends have this super easy attachment? They could, but don't, standard, because it would be an extra expense |
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