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Posted: 5/15/2005 4:06:06 AM EDT
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I'm in a little bit of a quandry. Im debating on whether or not to put the Magpul Enhanced trigger guard on my two AR15's. I have all the "standard" equipment on both rifles (Surefire flashlights, Magpul/Vltor stocks, TA31 ACOG and Eotech 552), but am thinking that I might be taking my obsession a little too far. I don't shoot with gloves on, even on patrol, and wondering if this might just be a useless accessory (for my situation). What do you guys think? Is the Enhanced trigger guard nescessary if you don't use gloves? I know it elimates the small gap by the standard pistol grip, but I've never shot enough to have that be a problem. Am I missing something? |
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Well I have had the gap hurt my finger after a long day at a training class etc. When I upgraded to the Tango Down Battlegrip I put the Magpul Trigger guard on at the same time. There is now no gap, as you mention, and I get the benefit of the larger opening if I ever have the need to wear gloves. Would I consider it a necessity? No, but it was one small piece to finish that area off in my mind. Also, my stock trigger guard was very loose and rattled all the time. That's gone as well. Let's face it, it's cosmetic really. 
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The gap under the trigger is real bitch! Do 100 mag changes and come back tell us how you feel after that. There's definitely other options like the inexpensive gapper so you don't need to get the Magpul trigger guard but it definitely does serve a real function. |
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I would rather have it than not. There are no negatives to having a Magpul guard only positives. I like having the larger opening, It gets rid of the gap and one other plus for me is the old trigger guard is kind of sharp where the Magpul is rounded, I actually scraped some skin off of my finger one time using the old one. I don't see a reason not to get one. |
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My patrol carbine wears one. I do wear gloves, it snows here. But I also wear nomex gloves as hand protection when its warm too, so its not just a cold thing. It eliminates the gap, and works with the TD pistol grip. It is worthwhile on a patrol rifle, IMHO. Just filling the gap is a great thing, at least for me. In reality it is not needed to improve the function of the rifle. It does add to your comfort if you're running a carbine class or are shooting the rifle a lot. If you're not sure, you can always wait and do it later. And in the meantime, buy some MagPul followers and upgrade your mags. Your rifle won't run with bad mags, and the MagPul followers are an accessory that really does make a functional difference. |
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The Magpul trigger guard is the first thing I change out on any new lower. The Hogue grip is second. I wear gloves sometime and even without gloves, the large opening is better. I hesitated on buying my first one, but have not looked back since. I dio use Loctite on the small allen screw that is used to secure the front of the guard. It is simplet to change, I have it down to less than 5 minutes now. 77Bronc |
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Just bought my first. I have an alluminum trigger guard, which I found out recently is kind of rare. Kind of sharp edges on it. The rounded profile, stylish looks, no gap, and ease of use with gloves made it a sound investment. Not a necessary upgrade, but I had 20$ to burn. I've wasted more money on less. |
Yes. Its the same screw setup. It worked better when I installed the guard/front panel first and then slid the MIAD on afterwards. Nice snug fit on the rifle. |
I used a gapper at a class last week. It did not help much. My magpul trigger guard should be here on Saturday. Mike |
Get out the tools... First, drive out the roll pin at the grip end of the OEM guard, or at least knock it far enough out that you can remove the current guard. Second, press the spring loaded detent on the magwell end and remove OEM guard. Place fresh, cherry, oh so smooth Magpul guard in the correct empty place. Drive pin back in being careful not to break the 'ear' of the lower (support is a good thing), insert grub screw into hole on magwell side where detent previously rested. Tighten grub with the smallest allen key you have (I forget if one is included?) to a satisfactory depth. Load 10 USGI mags and go practice failure drills and reloads in relative bliss. *** RESQ47 accepts no responsibility for death, dismemberment, scratches, or other proximal damages related to, resulting from, or otherwise causally bound to the above recommendations, pursuant to the Magna Carta. IANAL *** |
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