Garand trigger guard unlatching

**bob_e95482** · June 23, 2012, 19:23

I bought an HRA Garand a few months ago, and finally shot it today. It is very accurate, and has a nice wood stock. But- the trigger guard would unlatch, casing failures. How can I fix this?

**Shootability** · June 23, 2012, 19:50

Likely the wood compressed - might need a paper shim.

Orlando8 · June 23, 2012, 22:52

As you close the trigger guard you should feel strong resistance as the end of the gaurd is approx 3/4 of a inch from closing
If you have no resistance at all as already said wood is compressed which will affect accuracy
You need shims under the trigger housing where it sets on the stock. Some cut strips of refridgerator magnet. You can also cut strips of walnut veneer and glue to the stock

TerryN · June 23, 2012, 23:28

Or glass it under the trigger housing. Be aware that you doing this makes the rifle ineligible for John C. Garand matches, but a government arsenal doing it does not. Makes perfect sense, right?

shlomo · June 24, 2012, 18:52

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Originally Posted by TerryN

Or glass it under the trigger housing. Be aware that you doing this makes the rifle ineligible for John C. Garand matches, but a government arsenal doing it does not. Makes perfect sense, right?

Not at all for sure. I guy I know shot what he thought was a JCG legal "as-issued" rifle in the John C Garand match at nationals in 2010, and was DQ'd from that category and put into the "unlimited" roster because of some repair wood that was in the stock well when he got it from the CMP. It was in no way an aid to the accuracy of the rifle, but it was not orignal to the stock, and that was that. A shame, too, since he came off the line with a 291-6x, and was in the running.

shortround · June 24, 2012, 19:17

Do you have a milled or a stamped trigger guard? I have a "tanker" that had the same problem. Trigger guard would pop open every few rounds. Plenty of tension closing the guard, but not enough engagement on the "hook". Tim Shuflin diagnosed it on the phone and a NOS trigger guard from my parts box fixed it.

gunshack · June 29, 2012, 09:41

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Originally Posted by bob_e95482

I bought an HRA Garand a few months ago, and finally shot it today. It is very accurate, and has a nice wood stock. But- the trigger guard would unlatch, casing failures. How can I fix this?

If you ever get down to Petaluma, bring it to Independence Armory. I'll check it out for you.

June 23, 2012, 19:23	#1
bob_e95482 Senior Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 19820 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: northern ca Posts: 640	Garand trigger guard unlatching I bought an HRA Garand a few months ago, and finally shot it today. It is very accurate, and has a nice wood stock. But- the trigger guard would unlatch, casing failures. How can I fix this?

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TerryN Registered FALaholic #: 55 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 1,571	Or glass it under the trigger housing. Be aware that you doing this makes the rifle ineligible for John C. Garand matches, but a government arsenal doing it does not. Makes perfect sense, right? __________________ Sic Semper Tyrannis! Molon Labe!

June 24, 2012, 19:17	#6
shortround Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 1503 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Southeast, MI, USA Posts: 2,812	Do you have a milled or a stamped trigger guard? I have a "tanker" that had the same problem. Trigger guard would pop open every few rounds. Plenty of tension closing the guard, but not enough engagement on the "hook". Tim Shuflin diagnosed it on the phone and a NOS trigger guard from my parts box fixed it. __________________ Nostalgia: It's just not what it used to be. I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. Someone asked if I was a procrastinator and I told them I wasn't sure but I'd get back with them tomorrow.

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June 23, 2012, 19:50	#2
Shootability Formerly Solvability Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 6448 Join Date: May 2002 Location: HSV Posts: 2,707	Likely the wood compressed - might need a paper shim.

June 23, 2012, 22:52	#3
Orlando8 Registered FALaholic #: 38748 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 135	As you close the trigger guard you should feel strong resistance as the end of the gaurd is approx 3/4 of a inch from closing If you have no resistance at all as already said wood is compressed which will affect accuracy You need shims under the trigger housing where it sets on the stock. Some cut strips of refridgerator magnet. You can also cut strips of walnut veneer and glue to the stock