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Posted: 9/20/2011 2:56:46 AM EDT
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I'm a pistol shooter but I find myself wanting to build an AR. Intended use is just fun/plinking.
Is there any advantage to a lower with the trigger guard machined into the lower instead of the traditional pinned guard? |
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Really only two that I can think of.... 1) Don't have to install one (and possibly break the ears off the lower) 2) Most I have seen are some variation of the "winter guard style" trigger guard so if you live in a cold climate and often wear gloves you don't have to worry about changing it to wear gloves and shoot because it's already machined into the lower. |
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I'm in North Carolina so gloves are not a problem. It seems that integral trigger guards are a lot more expensive and not many manufacturers make them. It seems that it should be a little easier to make as you don't have to machine the ears.
Is there ever any reason to remove the guard after it is installed? |
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It seems that integral trigger guards are a lot more expensive and not many manufacturers make them. It seems that it should be a little easier to make as you don't have to machine the ears. It's not the integral trigger guard that you are comparing. In reality you are comparing the two methods of manufacturing the AR receiver. The integral trigger guard is almost always included with a receiver that is machined from solid stock (billet). A more expensive process. The separate style trigger guard is a common feature with a forged receiver. The receiver is precision cast, then machined to specification, a more economical process. Is there ever any reason to remove the guard after it is installed? Usually the only time that you see them removed is when someone acquires a pre-built rifle that has the USGI (straight) trigger guard and wants a Magpul style trigger guard instead. The Magpul sweeps down and looks somewhat like the billet trigger guard. |
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