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Thread: Installing trigger guard - what punches do I need?

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    Be sure and support the ear underneath, seen a dumb dude break one of those off once.

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    Quote Originally Posted by titsonritz View Post
    Installing the grip, even temporarily, will prevent rolling over the lower and snapping the ear off.
    Thats good advice. I have been installing the trigger guard as one of the first steps and this would have saved some time/frustration.

    I also use blue painters tape to prevent scratching.

    Andy

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    I have this set along with the Wheeler set but that Little Crow pin pusher looks like a nice addition to the tool box.
    https://obsidianarms.com/product/com...pass1611084050

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    In a pinch I’ve used a nail and hammer to push out the roll pin, it’s not overly complicated.


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    Quote Originally Posted by titsonritz View Post
    I'm not sure what the aversion is with trigger guard roll pin, I've never had an issue using a 1/8" roll pin holder to start the pin and 1/8" roll pin punch to drive it home. Installing the grip, even temporarily, will prevent rolling over the lower and snapping the ear off.
    I bought these ^

    Almost bought a starter punch, but didn’t - do I need it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buncheong View Post
    I bought these ^

    Almost bought a starter punch, but didn’t - do I need it?
    No, not for an install and it is debatable whether they are needed at all for that specific pin. Their intended purpose is to break loose a stubborn pin, their shorter shaft will not bend as easily as a regular punch. I typical just use standard pin punches to remove with roll pin punches and holder to install. The only time I've really found use for a starter punch is the gas tube pin.
    Gettin' down innagrass.
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    I use channel lock pliers of an appropriate size. Put some duct tape on the jaws and press the pin in. Driving that pin in with a punch is asking for trouble.
    Billy

    US Army Retired, NRA Life member, M/C mechanic, Gunsmith

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bushytale View Post
    Driving that pin in with a punch is asking for trouble.
    Only if you do it wrong.
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    Use a threaded guard instead.

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    I have used a roll pin starter punch and finish with a punch. Never had an issue. I did buy a pusher tool that works great.
    WHEELER ENGINEERING - DELTA SERIES AR TRIGGER GUARD INSTALLATION TOOL

    Brownells has them for $28.

    Cheers, Steve

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