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Posted: 6/24/2023 8:37:31 AM EST
Can I do the LEM conversion without it. I swear I did on an HK45 a long time ago.
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Posted: 6/24/2023 9:21:45 AM EST
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I'll find out next week when my LEM kit comes from HK.
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Posted: 6/24/2023 9:25:27 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Uys: I'll find out next week when my LEM kit comes from HK. I just ordered one from Omaha Outdoors. |
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Posted: 6/24/2023 12:47:31 PM EST
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I would get it or make your own. I struggled with one for hours and finally did install it but like I said, I struggled.
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Posted: 6/24/2023 1:03:30 PM EST
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I bought a pair when I had my P30 and can say, they are worth it. You can make your own but depending on the quality of steel of the pliers and the tools you have, it can take a while. It is much easier with the tool.
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Posted: 6/24/2023 1:45:54 PM EST
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I’ve sent mine to two other ARFCOMers for their LEM conversions. If people want it, just ship it back when you’re done.
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Posted: 6/24/2023 2:45:41 PM EST
[Last Edit: Bullet_]
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I've done the TRS two times without the specialty tools.
The first time it went in instantly on the first try. I thought people posting their troubles were posting their Ls. The second time, the struggle was real. |
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Posted: 6/24/2023 8:43:54 PM EST
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in my mind yes, if you own HK pistols and are going work on them, it and a good set of Metric punches. I would not try it without them. I did one and decided never again.
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Posted: 6/24/2023 10:02:40 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rmdye: in my mind yes, if you own HK pistols and are going work on them, it and a good set of Metric punches. I would not try it without them. I did one and decided never again. I just did the whole Gray Guns Short Reset conversion but didn't need to mess with the trigger return spring. I'd order from HKParts but my credit card was compromised last time I ordered from em. |
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Posted: 6/25/2023 3:18:36 AM EST
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Use a prepaid card from Walmart.
Spend the leftover change on food/gas. |
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Posted: 6/25/2023 5:07:56 AM EST
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Not a must, but it does make it easier.
I did a couple without them and managed just fine, but it did raise my blood pressure. When I ordered parts for my vp9sk, I bought the pliers because they were on sale. They do help. |
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Posted: 6/25/2023 8:17:19 AM EST
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I bought a cheap pair of small needle nose pliers from harbor freight and made my own. It was not very hard to make and it does make installing that spring much easier.
I have installed match triggers in like 3-4 of mine and the pliers made it much easier. |
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Posted: 6/25/2023 3:09:32 PM EST
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https://www.ar15.com/forums/Handguns/I-never-knew-I-needed-3-hands-to-replace-an-HK-trigger/29-207577/
The pliers are a must have item.😉 |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/25/2023 4:52:34 PM EST
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Clip the ends of the red WD40 spray-straw and fit them over the ends of the spring (effectively lengthening them about 1/2"). You can then easily fit the ends of the spring over the frame/behind the trigger while positioning the coil of the spring with the axle with whatever tool you have. Once you have the slide-release-axle in position you can easily pull-off the straw pieces. Makes it levels easier! Only works for the hammer-fired models though.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 6/26/2023 2:00:43 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fatmat1: Clip the ends of the red WD40 spray-straw and fit them over the ends of the spring (effectively lengthening them about 1/2"). You can then easily fit the ends of the spring over the frame/behind the trigger while positioning the coil of the spring with the axle with whatever tool you have. Once you have the slide-release-axle in position you can easily pull-off the straw pieces. Makes it levels easier! Only works for the hammer-fired models though. I’ve read of people using this method and they claim it works great . |
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Posted: 6/26/2023 2:34:10 PM EST
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/27/2023 12:49:38 AM EST
[Last Edit: fatmat1]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BillyDBerger: Found this image of the straw trick https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/109238/IMG_6736_jpeg-2864524.JPG lol, I think that's my picture from a decade ago! I switched out about 7 USPs/P30s from DA/SA to LEM |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2023 11:21:22 PM EST
[Last Edit: txgunguy]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fatmat1: Clip the ends of the red WD40 spray-straw and fit them over the ends of the spring (effectively lengthening them about 1/2"). You can then easily fit the ends of the spring over the frame/behind the trigger while positioning the coil of the spring with the axle with whatever tool you have. Once you have the slide-release-axle in position you can easily pull-off the straw pieces. Makes it levels easier! Only works for the hammer-fired models though. It's a must for me. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/16/2023 5:02:02 PM EST
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I made my own with a cheap set of pliers and a cylindrical Dremel bit.
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USA
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Posted: 7/16/2023 8:41:11 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By leib109: I made my own with a cheap set of pliers and a cylindrical Dremel bit. I ended up doing the same. Took longer to grind the pliers down than the conversion. The video on HKPRO was helpful. |
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