So I just bought a WRA trigger guard for my WRA Garand. However, I think there is something wrong. It "snaps" in very lose and is way to easy to "snap" out, about 1/4 the tension of the stamped guard that came with the rifle. I feel like the guard could unsnap while firing the rifle. Do anyone know how I can fix this? Or does this indicate that the part if out of spec? Is there a way to fix this? Thank in advance.
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The locking lugs are the two studs near the front of the trigger guard. I never heard of a way to fix the locking lugs. You can either get a different trigger guard or build up the wood between the stock and the trigger housing. If you choose to build up the wood, get some wood veneer strips, cut them to fit and glue them to the stock. It may take 2 or 3 layers to get a tight lockup. However, this repair will disqualify the rifle from official JCG matches.Looking for 16" SA bayonet Mfg 1918, S/N 1045220
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Here are pictures of both sides of the guard.Thoughts?4 PhotosLast edited by sardog72781; 10-10-2016, 09:02 AM.
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I would say the wood is compressed on the stock as your lugs are fine. Loose lock up on USGI stocks is not unusual as the wood has compressed over the years. Here is a picture of a stock that has excellent lock up. The trigger guard stops hard here and it takes alot of force to get it to where the end on the trigger guard meets the housing then snaps shut. Lock up is not the force it takes for the gaurd to snap.
The difference between lock up of the stamped and forged gaurd is just in manufacturing. Bending the gaurd will not help lock up
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Originally posted by sardog72781 View PostSo what are ya'lls thoughts on bending the trigger guard slightly to "tighten" up the tension?
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