Help with trigger guard removal

[cathellsk]

I don't have a TM for the M16 series and as simple as it seems I'm having trouble removing the trigger guard from my 6920 for installation of a Magpul version. Is there a certain side to remove it from? Any advice on how much force to remove it with? So far it seems like I'll need a BFH. And yes, I have the front pivoted down, just having trouble with the damn rollpin.

[rob_s]

While any long, thin punch of the right size will work, a proper roll-pin punch is best.

I've come across a few that didn't want to budge and I had to whack them with the 5 lb hammer. I find it easier to take the grip off first and then use a bench block.

[cathellsk]

Rob,

Thank you very much for the quick reply! I wasn't sure if there was "too much" force that could be used. I'll give it another try.

[cathellsk]

.....whack them with the 5 lb hammer.

Rob,

Thats what I needed. A BFH (Bigger F'ing Hammer) worked. Done!

[C4IGrant]

Be VERY careful to support the "ears" on either side of the trigger guard (as they can snap off).


C4

[austinN4]

Be VERY careful to support the "ears" on either side of the trigger guard (as they can snap off).C4

A big +1 on this - do not break the ears, which is easily done if not propertly supported.

[Irish]

Gotta love the search feature I guess I need a BFH too!

[OldNavyGuy]

Be VERY careful to support the "ears" on either side of the trigger guard (as they can snap off). C4

in fact.., you better pay attention to C4IGrants warning, be VERY, VERY careful, i have read THREE stories in the past year about "builders" who broke off one of the "ears" and when THAT happens you now have a worthless fancy piece of black aluminum junk !!

[Buckaroo]

While any long, thin punch of the right size will work, a proper roll-pin punch is best.

I've come across a few that didn't want to budge and I had to whack them with the 5 lb hammer. I find it easier to take the grip off first and then use a bench block.

Rob, is there a great deal of difference between the two blocks? I'd like to get one but not two at that price....

Thanks

Buckaroo

[rob_s]

I think the pistol block is more versatile and I use it for working on rifles as well.