AR15 TRIGGER SAFETY PISTOL GRIP INSTALL

Published on August 26, 2017
Duration: 11:17

This guide details the installation of an AR-15 trigger, safety selector, and pistol grip. It covers the proper orientation of springs, alignment of components, and testing procedures for each part. The video emphasizes ensuring the hammer is cocked for safety selector installation and uses common tools like Allen wrenches and flathead screwdrivers.

Quick Summary

To install an AR-15 trigger, ensure the trigger spring is correctly oriented with its loop under the trigger's nose. For the safety selector, the hammer must be cocked back. Use an Allen wrench for alignment and a flathead screwdriver to secure the pistol grip.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to AR Pistol Build
  2. 00:10Trigger Installation Overview
  3. 00:23Trigger Spring and Hammer Spring Setup
  4. 01:01Installing Trigger Spring and Disconnector
  5. 02:03Aligning Trigger and Receiver Holes
  6. 02:33Installing Trigger Pin
  7. 03:23Hammer Installation
  8. 04:37Trigger and Hammer Test
  9. 05:05Safety Selector Installation
  10. 05:30Hammer Cocked for Safety Install
  11. 05:45Inserting Safety Selector
  12. 05:52Testing Safety Selector Functionality
  13. 06:26Pistol Grip and Detent Installation
  14. 06:52Safety Detent and Spring Placement
  15. 07:52Installing Selector Spring in Pistol Grip
  16. 08:45Securing Pistol Grip with Screw
  17. 09:26Final Trigger and Safety Test
  18. 09:43Video Summary and Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct orientation for an AR-15 trigger spring during installation?

The trigger spring should be oriented so its loop sits directly under the nose of the trigger, with the spring's legs extending outwards. This ensures proper function when the trigger is pulled.

Why is it important to cock the hammer before installing the safety selector on an AR-15?

The hammer must be fully cocked back to allow the safety selector switch to be properly inserted into the receiver. If the hammer is forward, the safety selector will not fit into its designated slot.

What tools are needed to install an AR-15 trigger, safety selector, and pistol grip?

Basic tools required for this installation include an Allen wrench for temporary component alignment and a flathead screwdriver to secure the pistol grip screw.

How do you test if the AR-15 safety selector is installed correctly?

After installation, move the selector to the 'safe' position and attempt to pull the trigger; it should not fire. Then, move it to 'fire' and confirm the trigger functions normally.

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