Trigger guard locking lugs

[BEAR]

Looking for opinions on two sets of locking lugs on M1 trigger guard.
Rifle "A" has a stamped trigger guard and rifle "B" has a milled trigger guard.
Both trigger assemblies lock up tight in either rifle but I am not sure about the condition of the locking lugs. Any opinions would be appreciated.
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[BEAR]

Here are pictures of the individual trigger assemblies.

Thanks in advance

BEAR
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[browningautorifle]

"B" has more wear...so if that matters, use "A".

[BEAR]

"B" has more wear...so if that matters, use "A".

That's to be expected since it is a WWII milled trigger guard ... but is it worn so badly that it shouldn't be used?

BEAR

[browningautorifle]

No, it can be used...and you said they were both tight so either could be used. You asked which would I use and why...I'm sure worse were used right through the Pacific campaign. Use the TG that matches the rifle if it doesn't matter...

[BEAR]

Thanks Jim.
I am actually going to replace the milled trigger guard on my 1955 HRA M1 with a new HRA TG from CMP. I want to put the milled trigger guard on my 1944 Winchester M1 but I wasn't sure of the lug condition. M1s are not my "cup of tea" so I wanted to ask opinions first.

[twh]

As stated as long as they lock up wear is not an issue. If you have a problem later the fix involves peening the lugs to give more bite.