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Use a punch block or wooden piece for ear support and a roll pin punch. Its not rocket science folks, if you cannot install a roll pin perhaps you need to consider another hobby. Sheeze!
I got fancy Knipex pliers just for this, but have installed dozens the old way. I think this issue was more pronounced with GI trigger guards that didn't fully support the lower ears. Aftermarket ones are pretty beefy nowadays and fill the space much tighter so if you tape it in place during install there is much less chance of ear breakage from tapping a pin in.
Dennis.
I’ve used the Wheeler Engineering tool a few times and damaged the finish on my lowers trying to get the pin all the way in. I’ve started using it to get the pin most of the way in and then finishing with a punch.
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I have this gizmo to help me install the trigger guard roll pin. I put a bit layer of blue painters tape on the lower first. I bought this several years ago from Brownell’s. It can be used to push the roll pin out as well.
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...prod55709.aspx
Last edited by Tony617; 02-06-21 at 15:01.
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