M14 trigger housing spline

[RDS]

Why is it that the spline on the M14 trigger housing gets chewed up, but I never seen an M1 Garand trigger housing with a chewed up spline? They both serve the same purpose.

[IRON WORKER]

I think because the M1 has a larger stock pads in the front makes it less likely to pivot as much as the smaller stock pads on the M14. Damage occurs from improper trigger guard opening causing the whole trigger group to shift/pivot on the spline

[m14brian]

I'd have to agree with IRON WORKER, the M1's trigger group is much longer and has more leverage against improper movement, as well as easier to remove as an assembly because of it's size also. Many M14/M1A owners twist and rock the trigger group back and forth to get it out if it's too tight.
m14brian

[IRON WORKER]

Here is a good picture from Springfield Armory ,notice the nice trigger guard unlatching tool being used.

[Prince Humperdink]

I love seeing vintage pics of our beloved M1's being born,I'd bet they had the same tool for M14's?!!

[m1sniper]

I love seeing vintage pics of our beloved M1's being born,I'd bet they had the same tool for M14's?!!

Works for both the M1 and M14>>>