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Posted: 8/28/2008 11:30:06 AM EDT
So I broke off one of the tabs on the back of trigger guard on a lower I was building.  I know these can be welded and am looking for a local resource. I was wondering if anyone had any idea what this is going to cost to fix. Also how bad will fixing it damage the finish around the area? Thanks cw |
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look into getting a magpul pistol grip with the intergrated trigger guard. You won't even notice that the tab is broken. www.bravocompanyusa.com/Magpul-MIAD-Pistol-Grip-p/magpul%20miad%20full%20grip%20-%20black.htm |
Or use vise grips with taped jaws (and then finish up tapping with a wood support block)  Brian |
Either way, the key point is to support that lower ear! |
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Here is a link to one of my threads from a while back. There was one that went more in depth of the repair but I can't find it. www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=2&f=282&t=161289 |
| I started the other thread, and was advised to use JB weld. I got the JB, and also ordered the screw-on modified trigger guard from the EE. I am going to use the JB, then screw on the new guard. I think this will work great, and will let everyone know when I get the new trigger guard. |
BIG +1 I had a pre-ban Colt lower that suffered the same mishap. I had a local gunsmith TIG weld it, clean up the weld and refinish. While it did cost me about $70.00, I defy anyone to look at the lower and tell that that ear was EVER broken off, looks like new. While expensive, for this lower at the time, it was money well spent. |
Its not that it can't be done, its that it isn't cost effective in many cases to fix it through welding and refinishing. In most cases the repair cost more than a new lower. Prebans in ban states and NFA registered stuff are exceptions. The cheepest option (if you don't mind a minor cosmetic flaw) is JB Weld and MIAD. |
So what would you charge to fix it? |
Nice rifle.
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