Magpul MOE trigger guard, I like it.

[wash]

On my first AR I got one of the aluminum Magpul trigger guards. It's nice.

On my second I left off the trigger guard, planning to get another Magpul.

I hadn't placed an order for any other parts, hadn't found one locally and didn't want to spend a full shipping charge on a $20.00 part so I was without trigger guard for a few months until I went to the Cow Palace gun show on Saturday.

When I got there, I had two choices, the aluminum guard or the plastic MOE.

I got the MOE for $11.99.

Functionally it's everything that the aluminum guard is but it's cheaper. I think it might even be better for cold weather bare hand shooting, it won't be so cold on the finger. For assembly, everything went together fine, no modification needed but since it's plastic, if it did need a trim it would be the same color where I cut, not bare aluminum. I can't think of any reasonable situation where I would need the increased strength of an aluminum guard.

I'm very pleased with my purchase. I'll get these for my AR's unless someone comes up with something better.

[Jicko]

I can't think of any reasonable situation where I would need the increased strength of an aluminum guard.

Most people will not get to do this, but try to run it hard for 5 days, 3000 rounds, for a tactical rifle class, with your bare hands, including a lot of switching between your primary side/secondary side, and a lot of one hand manipulations. Your middle finger will tell you why.

For me, minimal cost different (< 20 rounds of XM193), I will just stick with the AL version.

[Dangerpin]

I just bought a Magpul trigger guard myself.

I hadn't considered the color issues if a trim was necessary, that is a very good point. I just know my tendency for breaking things, so I tend to try to buy things that will last. Though this is probably the *one* item on a rifle where it is almost totally safe to go with the hard plastic alternative.

[wash]

Most people will not get to do this, but try to run it hard for 5 days, 3000 rounds, for a tactical rifle class, with your bare hands, including a lot of switching between your primary side/secondary side, and a lot of one hand manipulations. Your middle finger will tell you why.

For me, minimal cost different (< 20 rounds of XM193), I will just stick with the AL version.

Honestly, I think my finger would lose that battle. The plastic guard has the same shape as the aluminum Magpul and I would even think it would be more slippery than anodized aluminum and probably a little easier on the finger.

It's certainly better than the thin trigger guard that comes with an LPK or the thin plastic winter trigger guard that came with my SLR15 lower.

In the scenario you mention I can only imagine a small amount of wear occurring. I don't think I could actually break it with my finger.

[trapshot68]

Yeah, I have the traditional one, and anytime I get one of my buddies finger-****ing my rifle, I make a new convert, everytime.

[Jicko]

In the scenario you mention I can only imagine a small amount of wear occurring. I don't think I could actually break it with my finger.

Not breakage of the trigger guard..... but blister on your finger...

[wash]

Are you suggesting no trigger guard?

I don't see how aluminum would help with blisters...

[DDRH]

Are you suggesting no trigger guard?

I don't see how aluminum would help with blisters...

that's what i was thinking too...but maybe, the MOE's got some leftover molding polymer, which may irritate your fingers?

of course i don't really have that issue, cuz i got skinny boney fingers.

[Jicko]

Are you suggesting no trigger guard?

I don't see how aluminum would help with blisters...

The AL version is smoother, hence less friction.

And the blister issue is of real-life experiences (a few participants, shooting the same course, some with the AL trigger guard, some of the plastic ones...), just take it for what its worth.... some you may never have an issue... or just wear a glove (which may lead to some other issues...)

that's what i was thinking too...but maybe, the MOE's got some leftover molding polymer, which may irritate your fingers?

of course i don't really have that issue, cuz i got skinny boney fingers.

Maybe you haven't use your tool hard enough... if you have never seen a charging handle breaking, or some BCG pin breaking, then yeah... you probably don't "really have that issue" mentioned above....

[Wayneard3413]

I picked up one of the plastic trigger guards but it quickly got swapped over to my wife's rifle so that it would "match her grip".... I can concur with the fact that the standard Magpul trigger guard will save a lot of wear and tear on your "social finger" during high round count courses

Also a bit off topic but every shooter that was running a KAC trigger guard ended up looking just as bad as the guys running stock ones... It seems that the gap is what really gets you

My buddy was running his KAC SR16 and ended up losing a good size chunk out of his middle finger whereas I only had a slight blister

[Jicko]

I can concur with the fact that the standard Magpul trigger guard will save a lot of wear and tear on your "social finger" during high round count courses

Thank you!!

Finally got someone who knows what he is talking about.....

[ar15barrels]

It seems that the gap is what really gets you

You mean there are people without a gapper?

[evidens83]

Just installed my MOE TG today. The only reason I chose that one instead of the aluminum version is because it had the Magpul logo

[wash]

You mean there are people without a gapper?

I have a Tango Down Battle Grip which has a lip that covers the gap for the most part. The MOE trigger guard would fill it up any way.

I don't think I'll have any problems with that area but I've never done a carbine class.

If it becomes a problem I'll take some sandpaper to the trigger guard or even some of that polish made for plastic headlight lenses.

[Vinz]

The plastic version covers the lower reciever a bit better. No rough edges exposed.

Both are very smooth.

Vinz