OK I need help on an AR15 question

[mconley]

I am changing out my trigger guard and need to know how to get the old one off... Im so embarresed to ask. HELP!!!

 

[melensdad]

The front pin is a spring loaded pin that you push in to release the front.

The rear pin is a "roll" pin and it must be pushed all the way through with a punch. Its best NOT to use a tapered punch. A straight punch, use a brass one if you have it, sized at 3/32 will work well, its just smaller than the hole, which is 1/8th. Line up the punch and hit it with a hammer. Don't whack it hard, a bunch of lighter smacks will work better than a couple hard hits because it allows you to punch through without marring your frame's finish.

It is easiest to punch out the rear pin first, then deal with the front pin, which takes only light pressure to push in and release.

 

[mconley]

Awesome it worked...

 

[melensdad]

Well the only other option is a sledge hammer and some duct tape. Figured you'd want to try the other way first.

 

[mconley]

thanks man now my AR is complete...

 

[cosermann]

If you really want the right tool, look for a set of roll pin punches. They have a little nipple on the end that fits in the roll pin, keeps the punch in place, and keeps the pin from getting peened over. I'll never go back to regular pin punches for roll pins.