boricua2480 7 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I am attempting to remove the already converted trigger guard and replacing it with a Tromix DIY trigger guard, but am unsure of the proper way to remove the current TG. I cant locate any videos or pics on this topic, only on the initial conversion, which in my case is already done. Does anybody have info on how to do this properly? thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 what kind of trigger guard is on there and why do you want to replace it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boricua2480 7 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 its just a rounded trigger guard, not sure what brand, it came this way. I like the look of the Tromix better, so thats what I got. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 can you take a pic of it, how is it attached Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boricua2480 7 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Sure, here they are, inside and out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) Those are rivets and its gonna require grinding or drilling to remove it. FYI, a riveted on trigger guard is usually a little more desireable then a bolt/screw on guard. Yours looks like the factory "sporter" trigger guard thats just been re-used and riveted in place. Your receiver is also cut for a traditional pistol grip nut, which is also a bit more desireable then the DIY integrated pistol grip mount found on the majority of DIY trigger guards. Edited June 8, 2012 by Mullet Man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boricua2480 7 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 So I'm gonna have to take out the trigger group, break out a drill or dremel and get em out that way? Or is there another way? thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Yep. If thats your goal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boricua2480 7 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Well I was hoping this was a bit easier and less time consuming, but if thats what I gotta do I guess I have no choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 yep, grind them off, but i'd suggest you put down the crack pipe and don't touch that trigger guard 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 yep, grind them off, but i'd suggest you put down the crack pipe and don't touch that trigger guard Thats what i think too but its his choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adjc 171 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 yep, grind them off, but i'd suggest you put down the crack pipe and don't touch that trigger guard i agree here.....that's a very nice rivet job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RED333 1,025 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Hey OP, leave it alone, there are some that try to do what has been done to your S12. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Well I was hoping this was a bit easier and less time consuming, but if thats what I gotta do I guess I have no choice. Actually, it would be easier and safer to the finish on the gun to drill the rivets from the inside of the receiver. Just get a bit that is slightly too large to fit into the hole in the rivet. You're not trying to drill all the way through. Just get enough to let the rivet release it's grip and then pop the guard off. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poolingmyignorance 2,191 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Your gun is worth more with that factory conversion. I sugest buying a second less perfect S12 and working on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 That TG is too damn nice to change it out, IMHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boricua2480 7 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 I dremeled them off from the inside. It's done. I'm just not a fan of the SGM Tactical parts that were used for the conversion or the rounded trigger guards. Im all about the little details, so it's all getting changed. The trigger guard, stock, charging handle, handguard, and muzzle brake are gonna be Tromix parts, and the pistol grip is gonna be a SAW grip, and HK sights welded up top. It will look alot better with these pieces. I'm supposed to call Lonestar Arms next week as well as Mach1 Arsenal (which is where I purchased the gun from originally) to see who will tackle this for me at the best price. I was gonna do this all myself, but now I'm thinking I'd rather have it professionally done. Plus I'm having a couple parts painted OD and I don't have any supplies to do that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tunnelrat 10 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) That's great man! Everyone has their own ideas for their conversion, and there's nothing wrong with what you are doing. When I converted mine I wanted to retain the AK style look, so I ended up with this: Good luck with your project! Edited June 10, 2012 by tunnelrat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I dremeled them off from the inside. It's done. I'm just not a fan of the SGM Tactical parts that were used for the conversion or the rounded trigger guards. Im all about the little details, so it's all getting changed. The trigger guard, stock, charging handle, handguard, and muzzle brake are gonna be Tromix parts, and the pistol grip is gonna be a SAW grip, and HK sights welded up top. It will look alot better with these pieces. I'm supposed to call Lonestar Arms next week as well as Mach1 Arsenal (which is where I purchased the gun from originally) to see who will tackle this for me at the best price. I was gonna do this all myself, but now I'm thinking I'd rather have it professionally done. Plus I'm having a couple parts painted OD and I don't have any supplies to do that. Price shopping is not always wise shopping.... especially in the firearms industry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Really? You're going to pay someone to bolt-on a trigger guard? You know that you can do that in about five minutes right? I mean, with the exception of the charging handle, it's all D-I-Y... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boricua2480 7 Posted July 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Really? You're going to pay someone to bolt-on a trigger guard? You know that you can do that in about five minutes right? I mean, with the exception of the charging handle, it's all D-I-Y... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boricua2480 7 Posted July 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Nah the way it was originally converted nothing lined up properly on the receiver bottom for the trigger guard when attempting to DIY. After getting it all disassembled I immediately knew it was too much for me to handle as there were holes that needed welded over and I couldn't do it properly since I'm not a welder. It wasn't done very well to begin with. If you saw it when dissasembled you would agree it needed a professional. Anyways, It's all done now and is done right and looks just how I wanted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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