I finally did a video to show a easy way without any special tools how to take the trigger housing apart and put it back together. Hope it helps. Rick B
http://youtu.be/dRZkycuPsUs
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I finally did a video to show a easy way without any special tools how to take the trigger housing apart and put it back together. Hope it helps. Rick B
http://youtu.be/dRZkycuPsUs
Can I have your autograph now? :D
:super:
And "stickified"
Here is a step by step instructional, I used this the first time I disassembled one.
http://207.36.233.89/garand/triggerd...mbly/index.asp
The above link is no longer active, I saved the instruction file before the web site went down, if you want a copy e-mail me.
Sarge, notice in the photographic step by step the trigger guard is removed before the hammer and safety. I can't do that on mine. The safety has to be removed first. I don't know if it is because of tolerances or I'm not holding my tongue right. For me it is easier to remove the hammer and safety first since they will be removed anyway ;)
I do recall the tolerances being tighter on some of the ones I've stripped, they make it look easy, but you really have to position and twist that part just right to get it out and back in place. I replaced the stamped guard with a milled on my 43' receiver, that seemed to go okay, at least I didn't have to walk away frustrated only to try again later, get the part together first try, then say to yourself (how'd I do that so easy?" I also admit to not following instructions step by step if things are just going well, but the hammer shouldn't matter at that point though you could remove it first, I can see the safety as an issue due to tolerances.
Rick B made that look so easy, I will have to practice how he replaced that trigger pin, that has always been lottery time for me.
Joe
Hi Sarge,
Yup, I was proud of myself when I got it all back and then got the whole rifle together again this morning, and I'm feeling much more confident about doing it again.
PTM
That is extremely helpful - wish I had that video the first time I detail stripped a Garand.
Thanks
What you did in 2:07 min took me half an hour, you are a pro good sir:cheers:
Rick,
Today I disassembled the trigger group for the barreled receiver project I completed in October, the en bloc was barely clearing the receiver when empty so I thought it best to replace the clip ejector spring. Doesn't hurt to say that practicing your techniques in the video have really made this easy even with arthritic hands. My question is related to your technique (or other responders) as to re-installing the spring. I eventually figured out a method that worked that I believe I can use again, but is there a better way? The rest of the assembly is going really well, and if I'm lucky I could probably do everything but replace the clip ejector spring in about 3 minutes or less, certainly not in 2:07 though! Thanks again
Sarge,
I have found no easy way to replace the spring and fear it when I have to do it. I have arthritis also and that thing is a pain having to use more than one tool and two hands to pinch it over the pin. I guess I could set down and try to do it quicker but bet I would have a few injuries. I got lucky one time :) Glad teh rest of the video help. Rick B
I wish I could save the video to my computer so that I would have it to refer to instead of trying to find the link. I do appreciate having it on the forum. Great video.
kaydee
Wow. I know this thread is old, but I just found it very helpful for disassembly and reassembly to polish my trigger group mating surface.
In addition to many thanks, all I can say is Rick B must doing something else to give that left hand such a great workout. The way you squeeze that trigger spring to get the last pin makes it look like you are just sticking your thumb in the birthday cake - needless to say my first experience wasn't quite as effortless. Thanks!
I do believe that this is likely the best self-help video I have ever seen. And I've seen a lot of them. Short, to the point, and crystal clear.
Thanks.