[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Magpul Trigger Guard

Posted: 5/23/2011 8:27:03 PM EDT

I have this on order. Reading on it theres a set screw that gets threaded in the front hole. Ive heard many people stripping out the set screw.

Could I take a 5/16 tap, and thread the lower?

Posted: 5/23/2011 8:47:46 PM EDT

[#1]

Don't thread the lower. The screw comes with some blue loctite on it. I have installed over a dozen of them, never had one strip out yet.

Posted: 5/23/2011 9:43:24 PM EDT

[#2]

Just go slow and it will be fine. I have installed several with no problems. It will still wiggle around until you get the roll pin punched in, and then it will lock up tight.

Posted: 5/23/2011 9:45:22 PM EDT

[#3]

Just make sure you use the correct size allen wrench.

Posted: 5/23/2011 10:36:13 PM EDT

[#4]

A 5/16" tap would be as wide as the trigger guard is thick.

Posted: 5/24/2011 2:04:48 AM EDT

[#5]

A 5-40 x 5/16 button head screw is a direct replacement with no modifications to the lower. It will give you a bigger allen head (5/64) instead of the smaller (1/16) allen head. It fits in the hole without having to tap it. There may still be an ad in the EE where you can buy a couple for a few bucks.

Posted: 5/24/2011 2:36:53 AM EDT

[#6]

Just follow the enclosed instructions, it's a two minute job at best. You'll be gtg.

Posted: 5/24/2011 3:24:50 AM EDT

[#7]

I have installed several with no problems. Just installed another 4 days ago and all went well on that one also. Just go slow and make sure not to cross thread it while screwing it in.

Posted: 5/24/2011 5:42:00 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
A 5-40 x 5/16 button head screw is a direct replacement with no modifications to the lower.

Neat. I'm going to the Depot...

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