Magpul Trigger Guard Question

[recon by fire]

I recently got a Magpul trigger guard. It came with only the trigger guard and one roll pin. I figured that I should take the parts out of the old one and put them in the new one. You know the really small pin that holds the spring in, I took that out of the old one and it looks like it's too short for the Magpul trigger guard. My question: Does Magpul trigger guards only come with one pin? Is it supposed to have that really small pin also included?

[Ridge_Runner_5]

There is the roll pin and an impossibly small allen head screw that goes in the hole that would usually have the spring loaded mount detent...

[Cold Zero]

Can someone post instructions on how to correctly install the Magpul Enhanced Trigger guard? Thanks.

[NickB]

Can someone post instructions on how to correctly install the Magpul Enhanced Trigger guard? Thanks.

http://www.magpul.com/pdfs/technotes/ftg/TN-FTGInstall.pdf

For reference, many of our installation instructions can be found here: http://magpul.com/tech/tech.html

You can also call 1.877.4MAGPUL from Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Eric will answer all your questions.

[varoadking]

http://www.magpul.com/pdfs/technotes/ftg/TN-FTGInstall.pdf

For reference, many of our installation instructions can be found here: http://magpul.com/tech/tech.html

You can also call 1.877.4MAGPUL from Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Eric will answer all your questions.


So we need to call Eric to find out when the 20 round PMAGS are gonna be available? :p

[Cold Zero]

Thanks Nick. I will make the call.

[NickB]

So we need to call Eric to find out when the 20 round PMAGS are gonna be available? :p

No, but he can certainly tell you if they will be compatible with your lower. ;)

[Parabellum9x19mm]

does the "flip down" magpul trigger guard have a spring loaded detent and allen screw...or is it a roll pin?

i want to buy one of these, just not sure which version i want

[comp1911]

I install helicoils and use button head cap screws to install mine. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/comp1911/Guns/For%20Sale/Img_1349.jpg

Works on standards too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/comp1911/Guns/For%20Sale/Img_1144.jpg

No more stupid roll/coil pins.

[recon by fire]

does the "flip down" magpul trigger guard have a spring loaded detent and allen screw...or is it a roll pin?

i want to buy one of these, just not sure which version i want

It's a spring loaded detent and a very small roll pin that holds the spring inplace.
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I'm sure that I could call Magpul and they would be very helpful with installation question, and the links posted are very helpful. My question is, has anyone noticed that the small pin (from the standard trigger guard)that holds the spring inplace, seems to be a little too short for the Magpul trigger guard?

[Lancelot]

I install helicoils and use button head cap screws to install mine. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/comp1911/Guns/For%20Sale/Img_1349.jpg

Works on standards too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/comp1911/Guns/For%20Sale/Img_1144.jpg

No more stupid roll/coil pins.



Not only does that look nice, it also reduces or eliminates the chances of you breaking off the receiver "ears."

Nicely done.

[kittyhawk]

Hey COMP, where did you ever find helicoils that small?????

Thanks

Dave

[Cold Zero]

Nice job Comp. Are you selling those screws? I would be interested in a few.

[ZOMBIE101]

+1....

[Ridge_Runner_5]

I believe he does, in fact, have a conversion sale thread over at AR15.com for those :)

[ZOMBIE101]

Do you have a Link to where I can find it? ;)

[comp1911]

Do you have a Link to where I can find it? ;)


Here you go.

http://www.jobrelatedstuff.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=125&t=486279

And another pic.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/comp1911/Guns/Noveske%20RECCE/IMG_1535.jpg

[comp1911]

Hey COMP, where did you ever find helicoils that small?????

Thanks

Dave


McMaster-Carr

[Raiden]

Is it $30 for a Magpul trigger guard that you've already converted, or $30 for the conversion job itself, with me supplying the trigger guard?

[comp1911]

Is it $30 for a Magpul trigger guard that you've already converted, or $30 for the conversion job itself, with me supplying the trigger guard?

$10 to do the conversion on a supplied MagPul. $30 for a converted MagPul I supply.

[kentak]

Not only does that look nice, it also reduces or eliminates the chances of you breaking off the receiver "ears."\

Very true! Do not ask me how I know this!

Yes, anyone contemplating installing the MPETG should be very careful to make sure the bottom ear is well supported before *gently* tapping the pin in. I got hasty and the ear wasn't supported as well as it should have been. Talk about kicking yourself. I was able to fix with the careful use of strong epoxy and some flat black paint, but, prevention....blah, blah, blah.

K

[DrMark]

...anyone contemplating installing the MPETG should be very careful to make sure the bottom ear is well supported before *gently* tapping the pin in.

Very true.


By the way, here's a tip I use when installing one of these.

When I drive the roll pin out of the original TG, I drive it until it just clears the TG but remains in the tab of the lower receiver. Then I drive it back in from the other side, through the MagPul TG.

Some folks sometimes find inserting a roll pin to be a pain, and this avoids that step.

[dave43]

I'm so sick of banging roll pins in. Where can I get these screws?

[ROGOPGEAR]

pretty detailed instructions with tips on installing a magpul triggerguard in this video on youtube. start at 1:40.

http://www.youtube.com/user/R0GUEKN1GHT#p/u/0/_dyky83ktZ4

[Curare]

As long as the receiver tab is supported you will have no problem installing the enhanced trigger guard with a roll pin punch and appropriate hammer.

However, I handled several ARs with the trigger guard before installation on my 6933. I don't want to tempt fate by swapping it out.

[CobraBG]

Mine installed easily. A few small blocks of wood, the right size punch and a small hammer. Take your time and you won't break anything. :D