Armory Sponsor
Posted: 11/14/2006 6:01:12 PM EDT
|
OK, I recently purchased a Garand and I cannot get it apart. I cannot get the trigger guard to budge. Is it just stuck, should I tap it with a hammer? What am I doing wrong? Thank you. Lacey |
| I took a flat blade screw driver of correct size to fit in the hole in the trigger guard bent it in the vice and used it for leverage, workes great! Just dont force it if it appears bound for some reason. Does the action and the trigger group appear to fit into the stock correctly? |
|
Cock the hammer to relieve pressure on the guard. Stick a screwdriver or any other sturdy rod sideways through the trigger guard, either through the hole in milled guards, or between the trigger and the rear of a stamped guard. Pull back and up to unlatch the guard. |
|
This is mearly one mans opinion so take it for what it is. Unless that trigger group was in a wrong position when someone slammed it shut it should be fine and you need to switch to the bent screwdriver technique (force multiplier) or there may be a problem with the stock liner which I think would be unlikely. Can you see the lock up area when you open the bolt? If so and all appears well you need to muscel it more, I built the tool cause I needed it after all. Hope this helps and take your time, remember this is what I would do. |
|
for what it's worth the first time I tried to remove the trigger group the damn thing was in there tight, but once I got it off it became easier to remove and probably because I knew what kind of force would be involved. I used the screwdriver method with the round shank |
|
An easy way to get it off is to hold the rifle between your legs, upside down w/ butt facing you (and against your stomach)and pull a shop rag 1/2 through the trigger guard. Grab the ends and pull back and up. Pretty good leverage and usually does the trick Mark |
|
To get maximum pull, (for right handers): Place the buttplate on your right bicep, trigger guard up. Pull against rear of trigger guard with right forefinger and thumb. backing up with left hand. I have never had to use a dowel or screw driver to remove even the most stubborn trigger guard. |
|
Cock the weapon. Place the safety in the Safe position. Turn the rifle upside down and brace the stock between your knees. Grab the rear of the trigger guard and pull out on it with authority. Tight is good. It puts more downward pressure on the receiver and gives you more consistent shot groups. Good Luck!!!! 
|
Armory Sponsor