M1 Garand Trigger Group Disassembly & Reassembly

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10 жыл бұрын

This video is a complete disassemble & reassemble instructions for a complete M1 Garand trigger group without tools, just one M2 ball .30-06 round.

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@user-xs3hg3nt4e Ай бұрын

Thank you! I have done this multiple times, and still have to come back and watch this video every time I take one apart.

@norwich93CMP Ай бұрын

I do the same thing for working on cars!

@terrystover7365 5 жыл бұрын

This is the only time I've seen a video on the trigger assembly and you did a great job. Really a wealth of information here. Thank you.

@norwich93CMP 5 жыл бұрын

Good, glad to hear it. I try to make the videos short and to the point. Thank you.

@geodes4762 Жыл бұрын

Wow. This is so much easier to assemble and disassemble than the trigger group on the “baby brother” M1 Carbine!

@rogerhigginbotham1131 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that video . Very easy to follow. The only problem I had was inserting the hammer trigger pin. I could get it partially started but didn't have the strength in these 75 year old hands to finish it off. I cheated and used a small bar clamp with plastic pressure points. Tightened it a little bit and the pin went right in. Thanks again :-)

@norwich93CMP 6 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!!!

@dtnetlurker 5 жыл бұрын

This video keeps helping Garand owners. Great video. You gain so much more from a video than from diagrams. Very helpful.

@norwich93CMP 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent glad they help. I plan on doing a few more.

@tso1157 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I replaced my hammer spring, recoil spring and clip latch spring, your videos were very helpful!

@norwich93CMP 2 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@jimwarren6081 2 жыл бұрын

Just got my first Garand after always wanting one, these videos are like the freaking holy grail to a new Garand owner! Thanks for taking the time to make these. It's very appreciated!

@norwich93CMP 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent to hear that they are very useful for you. Collect on!!!

@jag1404 9 жыл бұрын

This is a very concise and easy instruction on disassembly/assembly of the Garand trigger group. Well done and I appreciate it.

@pierredefecto977 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, your detailed instructions provided the hints that were not clear in the NRA firearms assembly handbook. Your video made refreshing the tired springs and parts in my Garand simple. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to make this video.

@norwich93CMP Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome!!!

@w.rustylane5650 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. Now I think I can disassemble and reassemble a trigger group. I like it that you use a round to use as a tool for taking it down and no other tools are required. Made easy for the soldier.

@norwich93CMP 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does. Thanks.

@ATHYRIO 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what I’d do without your videos. Both for the M1 and Carbine

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Mmebsuta 5 жыл бұрын

Forgot how to do the en bloc ejector spring and needed help. Very helpful. Thanks.

@norwich93CMP 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it help refresh your memory.

@DesertGhillie 4 жыл бұрын

You did a fantastic job with this video. When I heard "ejector" I was doubting you, thinking "doesn't the M1 have a plunger ejector" only to listen 30 more seconds for you to say "En Bloc clip ejector". I'm impressed. Most people would just leave it at "this spring here" but you taught me quite a bit. I subscribed. Keep up the good work.

@norwich93CMP 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@tedmcgloin5754 3 жыл бұрын

What a great teacher. Very nice of you to share such a wealth of knowledge. I felt very comfortable putting in new spring and ejector clip and it worked like a charm. Thank You!

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

That is great for me to hear, thank you Ted.

@clamum9648 2 жыл бұрын

Very good and to the point video man, thanks. I need to totally strip my M1 and give it a good clean and I haven't done the full disassemble in a long time so this is helpful.

@norwich93CMP 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that. Have fun!!!

@LinenAssociate 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Helped me out greatly today when I was replacing springs.

@Olmanstrength Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for this easy to understand, detailed video. Helped me big time!

@norwich93CMP Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that!!!

@TeddyNovak1 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you very much. You were so detailed and descriptive that even I may be able to do it. This type of video is what makes KZfaq valuable.

@norwich93CMP 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Teddy and glad it helped.

@tsukki_amv2848 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this video. I made the mistake of taking my new M1 trigger group apart to better clean the already clean parts and the reassembly was a mess. Thanks again!

@jakeh8780 7 жыл бұрын

Sir, you are literally my hero. I can't thank you enough for this video because i got grease in my m1's trigger spring (it's a long story) and I really needed help on how to disassemble the trigger group to get it out. So thank you so much.

@norwich93CMP 7 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you!

@KingGojiFan54 6 жыл бұрын

Oh thank god! I had sand in mine but I didn’t know how to take it apart. But now I feel like I can make it good as new again

@TheWhiteleather 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! That was clear and concise with no extraneous chatter, annoying music, or clowning. Perfect. Looking forward to the rest of the M1 vids. Now how about doing the same set of videos for the 1903a4....Enfield....Finnish M39....Mauser98....and Glock!

@norwich93CMP 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. My bag is M1 Garands and Carbines. Those other models SCARE me!! LOL

@jnepute 2 жыл бұрын

Best video out there for this!!! I didn't have any trouble until getting to the hammer spring re-assembly. This video did the trick!!

@norwich93CMP 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, glad to hear that!

@soldtobediers 6 жыл бұрын

Well done! -former sgt. 82nd abn. 11b4p 82518

@norwich93CMP 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@buckkidder6435 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, norwich93CMP! Time has a way of fading the fine points, into oblivion. You refreshed brain cell, and, with your help, I can conquer this a couple more times!

@norwich93CMP 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!!

@buckburton7318 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, best one I've seen on the subject. I wanted to get rid of my stamped trigger guard and install a milled one, the video made it simple.

@norwich93CMP 7 жыл бұрын

Glad the video worked to change the to the trigger guard you wanted.

@jshtaylor 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Getting that trigger pin back in was rather difficult, but your instructions insured I know what to do.

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear that! Definitely that is the hardest task in reassembly of any of the Garand components.

@benkanobe7500 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Thank You. Thank You! I have been struggling every time I do mine (about once every 5 years). I am going to keep this YT and do step by step with you. You made it so easy!

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped you out!!!

@veiledzorba 3 жыл бұрын

VERY clear, concise instructional video! I wish more were like this - GREAT job!

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@stevendeceuster4511 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just a helpful thought. Was having a little problem getting the sear pin in. Try using a zip tie to hold it tight. Made aligning the pin so much easier.

@wldtrky38 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You Sir ! Excellent video with detailed and precise instruction made this job short and sweet. Much appreciated 👍

@norwich93CMP 5 жыл бұрын

Good, glad it helped. People like you keep me doing these type of videos.

@richmeister22 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm in the process of building a 1940 SA, and finding the correct parts has been a challenge. This has really helped!

@norwich93CMP 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it did!!!

@willkrull7316 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man I'm glad I found your video, this is EXACTLEY what I needed. Thank you

@norwich93CMP 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, your very welcome.

@motor4027 2 жыл бұрын

Just got an m1 garand trigger group from 44. Building it with a 1944 stock. Still need a receiver bolt, op rod, springs, barrel, and gas trap but I’m on the way!

@norwich93CMP 2 жыл бұрын

A Gas Cylinder id what you need for a 1944. Gas Trap is a completely different, and very expensive, animal. Good luck hunting! for your parts!!!

@KeanuLeeves 2 жыл бұрын

HUGE help, thank you! My trigger pull was probably around 20-25+ pounds before this, and now it’s rocking at about 5-6 pounds :)

@norwich93CMP 2 жыл бұрын

NICE!!!!

@gunchbandit4422 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. 10 years ago I got my m1 and took it apart to clean out all the grease. I wish I had a video like this to put it back together. That hammer spring kicked my a#$.

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that!! LOL

@gravelydon7072 8 жыл бұрын

Some complain that they are hard to take apart and put back together. Those people have never done it in my opinion. Your video shows it well that it is not that hard.

@norwich93CMP 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@mrhellotherehowareu1384 8 жыл бұрын

It is if you put in a new spring or trigger. It took me about 5 times to wear in everything until it was as easy as just pressing the trigger pin with my finger. The spring was so strong that I could press the pin out just a little but then had to really fiddle with it to push it all the way out. Once I did it a few times it was very easy to do.

@rogerhigginbotham1131 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video . with my old and arthritic fingers I couldn't get enough pressure to get the pin back. I bought a four inch box clamp with rubber pads and it made it very easy. Thanks

@Buddygold9509 Жыл бұрын

What kind of box clamp? The only box clamps I see online are for woodworkers putting boxes together.

@peacekper 2 жыл бұрын

You make great thorough videos man!

@norwich93CMP 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you!

@stevenquellhorst9921 3 жыл бұрын

What a well done video! Excellent! Not too much, not too little, common sense delivery.

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@CaptAmerica300 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Telling where you're holding and which direction you are putting pressure is excellent.

@norwich93CMP 7 жыл бұрын

Glad that little bit of information helped you.

@eo1bart 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video by you. Thanks

@norwich93CMP 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you eo1bart!!!

@macmccollum6064 Жыл бұрын

Impressed. Perfect explanation. Thanks.

@norwich93CMP Жыл бұрын

Glad it worked well for you!!

@BBStudioProductions 9 жыл бұрын

At 5:40, it's important to note that the safety must be in the forward (off) position or the hammer cannot be inserted.

@dnhman 7 жыл бұрын

Sir, thanks very much for posting this. I have a very hard to engage safety and wanted to take apart the trigger group. This helped me out. (after good cleaning and inspection still sticky, i think the safety is aftermarket)

@norwich93CMP 7 жыл бұрын

The safety sticks because it actually pulls the hammer back and engages by holding it back.

@johyuujin3079 3 жыл бұрын

good video. I had 3 of these to swap parts around and it it far from easy with tight fitting parts and getting trigger in place - whoa that sucks. so on the last one I was going nowhere partly due to fingers too big and the spring must have been super strong or I was getting weaker. So I was looking at a wooden salad bowl with wooden spoon with a tapper handle nearby and I thought that I could be placed to fit between the trigger and trigger guard and now I only needed to press on one part of the trigger. like magic. not sure it that is an approved method, but it worked for me.

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan!!!

@RogPics 5 жыл бұрын

Dang!! Super good vid! You really know these rifles! Thank you!!!!

@norwich93CMP 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@stephensteigerwald2129 5 ай бұрын

Good video! Very good instructions. Thank you!

@norwich93CMP 5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome!

@roberttucker4853 2 жыл бұрын

Great instruction and I had no problem at all!!

@norwich93CMP 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@jakefuller6184 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video made it very easy!

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video made it easier for you.

@how2wwii249 3 жыл бұрын

Underrated video, thank you.

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful and thank you for your positive compliment!!

@teleman0515 5 жыл бұрын

Possibly do a video on how to fix a loose trigger guard assembly - ie. trigger guard assembly coming out when shooting.

@nolanalisasis2002 6 жыл бұрын

Putting the trigger pin in mine is quite the ordeal. It took me three hours to get it the first time. I was able to do it three more times within an hour. I'm attempting it right now for three hours. Just when I thought I got it -_-. Thanks for the video.

@BB_1997_ 4 жыл бұрын

I had a devil of a time getting mine in as well. 2 hour process for me

@BB_1997_ 4 жыл бұрын

Mine would not center for the life of me

@OneofMyTurns 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!!

@norwich93CMP 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@pr4runner 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I was just going to look this up when your video came up on my sub list. Perfect timing sir. Thank you again.

@norwich93CMP 10 жыл бұрын

Wow that was quick. Glad it works for you.

@pr4runner 10 жыл бұрын

Interested more in any Garand knowledge you have. Really enjoyed your m1 carbine videos too. Still having trouble with it not ejecting the round all the way. The case gets stuck in the bolt, not a stove pipe, it gets stuck facing forward. Fully cleaned it and it is still happening. Maybe a broken extractor spring? Don't know. New to the Garand and excited to shoot the fire out of it.

@pr4runner 10 жыл бұрын

Sorry, problems I am having is with the Carbine.

@sats77 8 жыл бұрын

Pretty easily demonstrated. Thanks.

@norwich93CMP 8 жыл бұрын

+Satish Shah Your welcome and Happy New Year!!!

@VS-ff4ez 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@norwich93CMP 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jpsojka1 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@n721sw 4 жыл бұрын

The best video ever!

@norwich93CMP 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

@6857100 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@76Highboy 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. Great channel. You do very well and convey the details so they can be understood. Very impressive. Highboy

@norwich93CMP 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@76Highboy 8 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. I do have a question for you. Does it get easier manipulating the trigger pin into position? I was able to get my trigger assembly together but the trigger pin gave me a bit of a workout. I had to cut my video because I did not realize I had pulled the trigger out of view until I finally got it snapped into position. By that time I was back in view so I cut the video and made it one. That was the second time I assembled the assembly and the first time went together easily. I watched your video yesterday and you make it look easy. I notice you have an additional hole in your trigger that I don't. Does that make it a bit easier? Thanks, Jim

@norwich93CMP 8 жыл бұрын

The extra hole is just an earlier variation and does not have any affect on the assembly/disassembly. Of all the M1 physical tasks I find the trigger pin the hardest to accomplish.

@norwich93CMP 7 жыл бұрын

No it doesn't get easier to manipulate the trigger pin, you just get used to it. The extra hole does not help out at all, just a manufacturing difference. Thanks!

@76Highboy 7 жыл бұрын

norwich93CMP Hello norwich. Good to hear from you my friend. Highboy

@ottoman5819 5 жыл бұрын

My safety doesn’t work so now I know how to take it apart and figure out what’s going on Hope it’s something simple

@gpomeroy 3 жыл бұрын

thank you sir !

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

@kimohoganesq 4 жыл бұрын

Many Thanks !!!

@norwich93CMP 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

@johnwaddell4107 2 жыл бұрын

Excellant!

@norwich93CMP 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@richardmarshall159 2 ай бұрын

Thank you👍

@norwich93CMP Ай бұрын

Welcome 👍

@tomhendricks971 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. Not afraid to try it now !!! Can a stamped trigger guard be replaced by a milled one, or is it not that easy to swap ? Mine from CMP both have stamped and I like the look of the milled. Or am I best to leave as they are since they function flawlessly ?

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

Tom, yes it can be switched out very easily. I find milled trigger guards are easier to remove. Based upon the wear to the locking lugs it may lock up differently.

@maxwedge5683 2 жыл бұрын

Took my M1 to the range yesterday only to discover the trigger pin had somehow fallen out and disappeared. Obviously the rifle was unusable. I'm waiting for a replacement pin from Numrich. You video is excellent reference for trigger group work but it still begs the question "where did my trigger pin go?".

@norwich93CMP 2 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! Good one, on a M1 Carbine I can see that happening, but a M1 Rifle, WOW! Probably same place as with that one sock you can find to make the pair!!

@jasongixxer6438 Ай бұрын

nice one!

@norwich93CMP Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@gizmosgadgets4146 6 жыл бұрын

May I ask how the hammer spring housing cutout facing away from the safety causes issues? I just fixed it thanks to your video but have been trying to root out the problem to my bullet tip meets the 11 o'clock malfunction.

@norwich93CMP 6 жыл бұрын

The thickness of the housing will bind against the safety. Also the area at the back of the housing engaging the sear will also be slightly off. (Good question)

@ihatenewyork 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video, very thorough. Unfortunately it gave me a false sense of ability and I messed up during assembly. I pushed the trigger and it set, now it's locked up and I can't put the small pin in. Any ideas or suggestions would be extremely appreciated.

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it should "set" as you say but you can move it around. Keeping your hand on it use your free hand to manipulate the trigger to move it's hole in better alignment to the trigger housing hole. Might have to have an awl and small hammer for help.

@ihatenewyork 3 жыл бұрын

@@norwich93CMP your suggestion to have a small mallet at hand did the trick. You are awesome. Thank you sir

@JoZf_Gibson 2 жыл бұрын

Merci

@norwich93CMP 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

@MegaAppleshit 3 жыл бұрын

My M1 is incredibly hard to disassemble. The trigger guard latch is super tight. Like I have to use a metal bar and rest the butt on my leg to get enough leverage to unlatch it and have to use some body weight to latch it when reassembling it. Am I just weak or is there possibly some fit issue?

@norwich93CMP 3 жыл бұрын

Some fit issues. Trigger guards have to bosses and if not new they can get flattened out. This causes the guard to go in easier. Also the height of the wood where the pads of the trigger guard sit at the bottom of the stock to the left and right may be slightly higher, causing a higher angle of engagement of the trigger guard. If you do not have a collector stock you can take a little off the angle of engagement will decrease.

@toyman81 5 жыл бұрын

Can you show all the lubrication areas and what type of lubrication and how much, Thanks

@norwich93CMP 5 жыл бұрын

Generally I do not show that. I am a combat vet form Iraq, we ran guns dry, the more oil/lube, the more dirt and dust stuck to it. But I would only recommend USGI CLP or Breakfree. Why, because it does not gum up over time like commercial gun oils which turn yellow and get sticky. CLP needs to be shaken up because there is an additive. It also works well in cool climates. Put light coat of CLP on the hammer pin, hammer plunger where it meets the hammer, the trigger pin, around the tip of the safety where it engages the hammer. That should do it. Remember, if you wipe off and its dark or black that means if you keep using it those parts will wear quicker because there now is aggregate mixed with the lube just like toothpaste with pumice.

@Gio.Mar. Жыл бұрын

Gold

@norwich93CMP Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@richmeister22 5 жыл бұрын

Question. I'm building a 5 digit sn SA. I've read that in order to keep it correct I need the old 2 spring system rather than the standard operating rod spring. Are there any manufacturers that still make the old springs?

@norwich93CMP 5 жыл бұрын

You are referring to the the spring which goes in the oprod. You have to have a special follower rod to get the two spring system, it was called a compensating spring. Don't use if you do not have the earlier follower rod, which is very expensive. I would just stick with the later types for functionality.

@richmeister22 5 жыл бұрын

@@norwich93CMP I have a 1-SA op rod, Can i use it with the usual op rod spring or do I need the Keystone system?

@norwich93CMP 5 жыл бұрын

Depends on your follower rod. If you have the later type just use the later single operating spring and you should be fine. I recommend using the later parts.

@pr4runner 9 жыл бұрын

I hear that some troops modified the safety so that it was easier to engage and disengage. Do know about this and how was it done?

@norwich93CMP 9 жыл бұрын

you can grind/file down the safety tip or the feature on the hammer where it engages. I do not recommend this. Try different hammers and safeties first.