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Closing the Trigger Guard on a Garand

chaoslodge
I am all but finished building my first Garand. All I need to do is place the trigger group/bottom plate in the underside and close the trigger guard. I am meeting a lot of resistance trying to do just that. I can get the guard over the trigger but the last 1/2 inch before it mates with the slot is impossible. I have applied some force but am hesitant to use much. Could the stock need some shaving?
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  • nmyers
    It should require some force, as the wood will compress over time.

    The place to lightly sand the stock, if necessary, is the 2 flats on the bottom of the stock where it meets the floor plate of the trigger housing. Note that these flats are angled.

    Neal
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  • chaoslodge
    I took note that they were angled and feel confident enough to maintain that angle. I just was unsure of myself proceeding down that road. It is a brand new walnut stock so your reply makes a lot of sense.

    Thanks.
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  • perry shooter
    Take a raw-hide mallet and rap the metal of the trigger guard touches the wood this will not damage the metal and will just slightly compress the wood I like this better then sanding looks original and you can steam this area to tighten back up if the NEW wood shrinks when it dries out.
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  • Hunter Mag
    Chaos I just finished a cmp walnut stock myself for my 1942 M1. Had the same problem. Better tight than loose. I took a 1/2 wood chizel and gently shaved the angled flats the trigger plate seats on. Just take off a little at a time cause all of a sudden it will fit. Take a good close look because one side may need more wood removed than the other.
    Another part that may need it is where the trigger housing seats into the notched area by the grip. Make sure you check both!
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  • ENBLOC
    Best to use inletting ink on metal to wood contact, or I was told lipstick works too! Carefully shave wood down where ink/lipstick is.
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  • Emmett Dunham
    Take the trigger group off the rifle take a look at the the trigger guard there is a camming lug on each side of it. If the lugs are 100% and have no wear you can purchase one that is worn and the trigger guard will have less take up to tighten up into the stock. The stock will compress over time and you will be able to install the guard that is 100%.
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  • chaoslodge
    Thanks everyone!

    I got it together and will be off to the range to try out my firearm tomorrow afternoon.

    Cheers
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