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  • MarikinaMan
    Veteran Member
    • Nov 2015
    • 4864

    AR trigger guard causing blisters....

    I have a Noveske rifle. I like to compete in carbine matches with it. I have a problem with the trigger guard though. It gives me a blister on my middle finger, on the middle knuckle, where it touches the trigger guard, at the junction of the grip and the trigger guard.



    I am looking to contour that point with a half round file, polish it and paint it over. I've done it before on polymer trigger guards, but am hesistant to mar a one piece lower.

    Any body ever had this issue? Is there another solution?
    Last edited by MarikinaMan; 02-02-2020, 9:43 PM.
  • #2
    'ol shooter
    Veteran Member
    • Mar 2011
    • 4646

    Try a Band-Aid.
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    • #3
      ar15barrels
      I need a LIFE!!
      • Jan 2006
      • 57183

      For lowers with a separate triggerguard: https://www.ergogrips.net/shop/the-ergo-gapper/



      For single piece lowers, wear gloves or medical tape your finger.
      Randall Rausch

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      • #4
        jamesob
        Veteran Member
        • Jan 2008
        • 4821

        Try a glove with the fingers cut off

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        • #5
          hunterb
          CGN/CGSSA Contributor
          CGN Contributor
          • Jun 2011
          • 3796

          Try a different grip maybe?
          Originally posted by johnthomas
          ...The hardest part getting rid of crap is getting started.

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          • #6
            MarikinaMan
            Veteran Member
            • Nov 2015
            • 4864

            Originally posted by hunterb
            Try a different grip maybe?

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            • #7
              baranski
              Veteran Member
              • Oct 2015
              • 3852

              #1, try contacting the MFG and see if they have a solution, likely not the first time they've heard this.

              #2, try adding a drop or two of Plastic-Grip (for tool handles) much less perm than the file route.

              #3, what about a piece of Kydex that wraps around the trigger guard and sort of snaps into place?




              Maybe this could be modded?

              Last edited by baranski; 02-03-2020, 7:35 AM.
              Originally posted by ACfixer
              there's plenty of sissies and snitches roaming the hallways here.

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              • #8
                MarikinaMan
                Veteran Member
                • Nov 2015
                • 4864

                I like the plasti-grip idea!

                I also called Noveske. They didnt have a recommendation, but the conversation did discuss that it may be a fitment issue with the MIAD, or just my knuckle ergonomically not liking forged trigger guard.

                I will first try a spacer between the grip and the lower to bring the grip down relative to the trigger guard. That may help.

                Thanks!
                Last edited by MarikinaMan; 02-03-2020, 9:01 AM.

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                • #9
                  angry
                  Member
                  • May 2012
                  • 323

                  sand down the edge its not a safe queen
                  The people who know you, don't even like you anyway

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                  • #10
                    sofbak
                    Veteran Member
                    • Aug 2010
                    • 2628

                    Adhesive backed moleskin-available in the foot-care section of your local drug store.

                    Dye it black with a generous application of a black sharpie.
                    Tire kickers gonna kick,
                    Nose pickers gonna pick
                    I and others know the real

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                    • #11
                      The War Wagon
                      I need a LIFE!!
                      • Apr 2011
                      • 10294

                      Nice soft Ergo grip. I love 'em.
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                      • #12
                        kcstott
                        I need a LIFE!!
                        • Nov 2011
                        • 11796

                        Originally posted by MarikinaMan
                        I have a Noveske rifle. I like to compete in carbine matches with it. I have a problem with the trigger guard though. It gives me a blister on my middle finger, on the middle knuckle, where it touches the trigger guard, at the junction of the grip and the trigger guard.



                        I am looking to contour that point with a half round file, polish it and paint it over. I've done it before on polymer trigger guards, but am hesistant to mar a one piece lower.

                        Any body ever had this issue? Is there another solution?
                        Shoot more.

                        Blisters become calluses

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                        • #13
                          code_blue
                          Veteran Member
                          • Sep 2012
                          • 3461

                          Sand down then rattlecan. Sometimes the aesthetic edges create more problems.
                          Classifieds:

                          Radian & Aero Pistol lowers, Folsom

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                          • #14
                            pratchett
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2009
                            • 870

                            Wrap the offending portion in microfoam surgical medical foam or self-cling stretch medical tape. Then wrap it in electrical tape.

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                            • #15
                              Spyder
                              CGN Contributor
                              • Mar 2008
                              • 17293

                              I've used a half round file to radius the corner right there on several of my lowers. No problem, easy to do. It's a tool, make it fit you and you'll be happier with it. I didn't bother to paint them after.

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