Grip install on Lower Receiver

[Reaper 31]

I need some guidance on installing a new Wilson Combat grip on my Centurion Arms lower. The grip appears to be to thick internally so it will not slide into the lower receiver. Looked into a dremel but wasn't sure what one exactly to get or if there any other remedies for this. Thanks!

 

[FCS]

Pictures and dimensions of where there is alleged interference would be helpful in getting you an answer.

 

[Trigger Monkey]

Agreed, sometimes they can be tight to go on but nothing a little flexing can't solve. Don't recommend taking a dremel to it.

 

[Powder_Burns]

Start at the rear of the grip, once you get the receiver started into the grip slot you can pivot the grip forward and up into position. Be mindful of your takedown pin spring and detent.

 

[Reaper 31]

well i tried the suggestion from powder_burns and was able to manage it on. I posted a pic since I got your suggestions figured you'd be interested:

Thanks gents!

 

[charnicus]

Thinking you’re going to need to cut off the tab under the trigger guard. The grip should be flush with the receiver all around.

 

[Reaper 31]

hmm. yea i see a little bit of the selector switch detent spring exposed.... Whats the best route on that?

 

[charnicus]

Pull out the trigger guard and see what happens.

 

[Powder_Burns]

Trigger guard doesn’t affect anything with that safety selector. Make sure the grip screw is tight so it is snug and flush against the grip shelf. As far as the exposed detent in the selector, if it is an ambi setup make sure the fastener on your right side selector is tight. If it is, the safety bar or selector may be out of spec.

 

[larryh128]

On tight grips, I use a blow gun to heat them a bit. A hair dryer could possibly work as well.

 

[TheOE800]

Light tap with a dead blow mallet to always works for me to seat tight grips.

 

[Reaper 31]

sorry, just writing back, (working nights). it seems like the lip of the grip is interfering with the trigger guard not allowing it to sit flush with the lower.

 

[TheOE800]

Looks like a BCM Mod3 profile grip. Try the light tap with a mallet. If the grip screw is sufficiently screwed in then you may need to either remove the trigger guard tang entirely or sand its horizontal plane down enough to seat the grip.

 

[Reaper 31]

What would you suggest using to sand down if the mallet doesn't get it to sit flush?

 

[TheOE800]

If you want to keep the tang, regular old sanding paper (low grit, probably anything under 600) on a sanding block to get it straight/level. If not, hit it with a rotary tool cutting disc then sand as mentioned to get a better finish.