Modified magpul trigger guard

[StoneTower]

I have seen a modified Magpul trigger guard at

http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=1237

They are out of stock. I like the cap screw idea.

Does anyone know how they tapped the trigger guard? Did they fill the hole and then re-drill? What size thread did they use?

Thanks,

David

[djleisure]

Hmm... I have that cap screw on mine, because someone was selling them here at one point. It simply replaces the other screw and it looks MUCH better... let me check my PM's from a long time ago and see if I can find any info...

[djleisure]

Well, I couldn't find much more than the original post. Here's the post, maybe you can PM the guy and get the info. Hope this helps!

[aplinker]

From the photo, he did nothing except include a buttonhead screw.

It's possible that Rainier does more - using a larger buttonhead and tapping the TG for it, but I'm not sure that would work, as, IIRC, the screw size isn't much smaller than the size of the receiver hole already.

[bender152]

Description:

Rainier Arms Modified Enhanced Trigger Guard. Tapped for button head cap screws for easy installation and maintenance. (button head cap screws included)

From their description, it sounds like you could do this at home.

Rainier sells the metal guard. So the metal will need to be tapped in order to accept a screw. (Still an easy job.)

If you get the new polymer guard, you probably don't even need to tap it. Just find the right sized screws at your hardware store.

[aplinker]

From their description, it sounds like you could do this at home.

Rainier sells the metal guard. So the metal will need to be tapped in order to accept a screw. (Still an easy job.)

If you get the new polymer guard, you probably don't even need to tap it. Just find the right sized screws at your hardware store.

The metal TGs use a set-screw, as well.

[bender152]

Also, I think there's a little confusion in this thread.

The Rainier link has the screws BEHIND the trigger. (Normally a roll pin is used here.)

The link djleisure posted has the screw in front of the trigger. As it is, the front of the trigger already uses a set screw. They just used a different type of screw. (I did this with mine also.)

[aplinker]

Also, I think there's a little confusion in this thread.

The Rainier link has the screws BEHIND the trigger. (Normally a roll pin is used here.)

The link djleisure posted has the screw in front of the trigger. As it is, the front of the trigger already uses a set screw. They just used a different type of screw. (I did this with mine also.)

Good catch - thanks for the clarification.

[StoneTower]

Yes, the cap screws in the above referenced trigger guard replace the roll pin in the back of the guard. The problem is that the hole is too big to tap with a screw that is small enough to fit through the hole in the lower. I am wondering if they got some unfinished trigger guards and drilled them or if they filled the hole and then tapped it.

I am sure a heli-coil could be used to reduce the hole size and get the correct thread. This could be expensive as I would need a whole kit.

I was even thinking of a piece of brass or aluminum tubing from the hobby store. This could be lock-tighted in or epoxied in and then tapped to the correct size.

Thanks,

David

[bender152]

Pins similar the KNS anti-rotation pins might be an option.

I don't know if they come in the right size tho.. and how easy they are to find.

[fcr]

Here is another pic

[fcr]

Dbl post, sorry

[TurboFall]

Looks like a threaded insert to me.

[goober]

i just leave the roll pin out.
no need for a screw there, unless the screw in front is loose and/or the TG ears are too wide.

[shark92651]

I just put the roll pin in. Does anybody really have a problem installing the roll pin. Instead of spending an extra $10 on this modified trigger guard, just buy some punches with that money