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8/4/2017 7:12:03 AM EDT
I tore down one of my rifles getting it ready for a cerakote job next week... and for the life of me I can't get the trigger guard roll pin to budge.  I installed a Mapgul polymer guard about 6 months ago and it went smoothly.  Didn't have any trouble inserting the roll pin... can't imagine why I can't get it out.  I'm bracing the lower very well and I have not been lightly hitting... using the correct size punch and moved up to a 1 pound sledge makes no difference, i'm worried i'm going to break the lower.  I've also soaked it in brake cleaner and clp, no change.  Any adivce?

Frank
8/4/2017 7:21:35 AM EDT
[#1]
Try kroil and let it sit overnight.
8/4/2017 7:23:13 AM EDT
[#2]
Little Crow trigger guard roll pin pusher
8/4/2017 7:46:48 AM EDT
[#3]
Do you have a heat gun? A little heat for a minute or so might loosen it up.
8/4/2017 8:01:19 AM EDT
[#4]
Thanks guys, just ordered the Little Crow Tool, had no idea that existed and figure it will be useful in the future, I always hated pounding in that roll pin.  Going to pick up some Kroil as well, i'm sure that will come in handy.  

Appreciate it!

Frank
8/4/2017 9:49:09 AM EDT
[#5]
I thought the magpul use a set screw?
8/4/2017 10:15:23 PM EDT
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I thought the magpul use a set screw?
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Only the front roll pin is replaced with a set screw, rear is still a roll pin.
8/8/2017 7:43:35 AM EDT
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Little Crow trigger guard roll pin pusher
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Received yesterday, 10 minutes later had the roll pin in my hand.  Thanks for the heads up on this.. it's a winner.
8/10/2017 10:04:24 AM EDT
[#8]
I pounded them in and out for years and never had a problem.
I still got one of these tools as soon as I saw it as this tool was obviously a better way.
8/24/2017 3:48:27 PM EDT
[#9]
Most of my ARs use the plastic Magpul trigger guard.
I got into the habit years ago of inserting a brass ferrule into each of the 3 holes and using a button head Allen screw in at all 3 points.

With Photobucket hosing the old threads, it's a crapshoot finding the threads that had the trick in 'em with photos to show how to.
11/20/2017 12:05:10 AM EDT
[#10]
I just removed and replaced a trigger guard. Lightly hitting is your problem, they can be very tight. Oil it up and hammer on it.
11/21/2017 5:49:50 PM EDT
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I just removed and replaced a trigger guard. Lightly hitting is your problem, they can be very tight. Oil it up and hammer on it.
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I do these all the time, I don't see the problem either.  The proper roll pin punch and a strong centered hit and its moving out/in.
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