How tight should my M14 trigger group fit?

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Sorry guys but I've got another question:

I've just finished my USGI glass stock and when I insert the trigger group it seems to require substantial effort to rotate the trigger guard (with the trigger group already in place) but once it gets started it turns in easily and hooks well.

That is to say it's a little difficult to get started (I do get some deflection as I push on the unlatched trigger guard) but then it's a breeze once it's started.

Is this too tight? - I didn't get any resistance when installing it on my Norinco wood stock.

Damn you guys are a good resource.

Jeff
 
that's because the wood "gives" or compresses a bit - it should be a "wiggle" to get it started then slide right in and feel the locking lugs engage the top half of the receiver- if you watch the mortise in the back of the mag well, you can watch it hit home, close the trigger guard and you're good to go then
 
t-star said:
that's because the wood "gives" or compresses a bit -
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This is the reason you unlatch the trigger guard on woodstocked M14s if you are not going to shoot them for a while.

The wood will compress over time and produce a looser fit when you latch the trigger guard in place.

A tight fit is GOOD!!!!!:D

SKBY.
 
I know this is an old thread, but I just started working on my newly acquired USGI stock and I am having a similar issue. I have not filled the selector slot yet, but I noticed that my trigger guard will not lock down. I do not want to force it, so I lightly filed the stock walls right in front of the slots where the trigger locks into the receiver. It still does not lock down, so I was wondering how hard I should push it down? My luck always seems to lean on the "breaking S$@t" side when I do these things.

Is it okay to force it down with my palm, or will I break something?
 
This is the reason you unlatch the trigger guard on woodstocked M14s if you are not going to shoot them for a while.
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Glad you shared that tidbit of info. Mine will more than likely be sitting around for a while.


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berger, an unmodified usgi fiberglass stock should fit up just fine.
it is okay to apply considerable force , by hand, to the trigger guard.
install the rifle and trigger, sit on a chair,hold rifle infront of you, rifle butt on the chair between your thighs, rifle sideways. put one hand on the top of the action at stripper clip guide area and the other to cam the trigger guard. Cam the guard and then squeeze the rifle as hard as you can. pretty hard to damage anything this way.... other than your shoulder muscles :D....... If the trigger guard will not cam at all..... be absolutely sure it has seated fully.

area to check......
1) be sure the trigger group has been fully seated, check the two outside pads that rest against the stock located near the mag release. Ocassionally the side walls of the stock will give the feel that the trigger is all the way in but if these tabs arenet tight to the stock.... it's not in all the way.

2) if the tabs are tight....... and the receiver is also flush with the top surface of the stock..... then.... in the small recess in the stock where the back of the trigger group sits.... horseshoe shaped area. you will notice two small rectangular pads, seperated by a slot. those two pads may need to be VERY SLIGHTY and evenly sanded to allow the trigger group to fully seat. This is best done with a 6 inch round tip disposable fingernail nail file as it has a coarse and fine side and is ... simply the best tool for the job i have found. I bought a pack of 10 at the drugstore for 3 bucks...... glued em to popsicle sticks so now i have 5 coarse and 5 fine sanding sticks :D invaluable for stock refinishing
Remove a very bit of material and test fit frequently. As soon as you feel the trigger hooks feel like they just might engage the receiver....... stop sanding and try forcing the trigger to lock again.
 
45ACPKING said:
berger, an unmodified usgi fiberglass stock should fit up just fine.
it is okay to apply considerable force , by hand, to the trigger guard.
install the rifle and trigger, sit on a chair,hold rifle infront of you, rifle butt on the chair between your thighs, rifle sideways. put one hand on the top of the action at stripper clip guide area and the other to cam the trigger guard. Cam the guard and then squeeze the rifle as hard as you can. pretty hard to damage anything this way.... other than your shoulder muscles :D....... If the trigger guard will not cam at all..... be absolutely sure it has seated fully.

area to check......
1) be sure the trigger group has been fully seated, check the two outside pads that rest against the stock located near the mag release. Ocassionally the side walls of the stock will give the feel that the trigger is all the way in but if these tabs arenet tight to the stock.... it's not in all the way.

2) if the tabs are tight....... and the receiver is also flush with the top surface of the stock..... then.... in the small recess in the stock where the back of the trigger group sits.... horseshoe shaped area. you will notice two small rectangular pads, seperated by a slot. those two pads may need to be VERY SLIGHTY and evenly sanded to allow the trigger group to fully seat. This is best done with a 6 inch round tip disposable fingernail nail file as it has a coarse and fine side and is ... simply the best tool for the job i have found. I bought a pack of 10 at the drugstore for 3 bucks...... glued em to popsicle sticks so now i have 5 coarse and 5 fine sanding sticks :D invaluable for stock refinishing
Remove a very bit of material and test fit frequently. As soon as you feel the trigger hooks feel like they just might engage the receiver....... stop sanding and try forcing the trigger to lock again.
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Thanks again 45! It fits VERY well now. I gave it a good push with my palm and she went in.

Friends of mine used to call me 'baby huey' because I would force things and break them....I REALLY try not to do that anymore...:redface:... and ask for advice.

Cheers!

Now to fill that selector switch
 
45ACPKING said:
berger, an unmodified usgi fiberglass stock should fit up just fine.
it is okay to apply considerable force , by hand, to the trigger guard.
install the rifle and trigger, sit on a chair,hold rifle infront of you, rifle butt on the chair between your thighs, rifle sideways. put one hand on the top of the action at stripper clip guide area and the other to cam the trigger guard. Cam the guard and then squeeze the rifle as hard as you can. pretty hard to damage anything this way.... other than your shoulder muscles :D....... If the trigger guard will not cam at all..... be absolutely sure it has seated fully.

area to check......
1) be sure the trigger group has been fully seated, check the two outside pads that rest against the stock located near the mag release. Ocassionally the side walls of the stock will give the feel that the trigger is all the way in but if these tabs arenet tight to the stock.... it's not in all the way.

2) if the tabs are tight....... and the receiver is also flush with the top surface of the stock..... then.... in the small recess in the stock where the back of the trigger group sits.... horseshoe shaped area. you will notice two small rectangular pads, seperated by a slot. those two pads may need to be VERY SLIGHTY and evenly sanded to allow the trigger group to fully seat. This is best done with a 6 inch round tip disposable fingernail nail file as it has a coarse and fine side and is ... simply the best tool for the job i have found. I bought a pack of 10 at the drugstore for 3 bucks...... glued em to popsicle sticks so now i have 5 coarse and 5 fine sanding sticks :D invaluable for stock refinishing
Remove a very bit of material and test fit frequently. As soon as you feel the trigger hooks feel like they just might engage the receiver....... stop sanding and try forcing the trigger to lock again.
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Haha wish i saw this last night :lol:

Mine went into a fiberglass stock tight as well, but by hand.
 
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