TGF (Trigger Guard, Forward Controls)

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TGF (Trigger Guard, Forward Controls) is available in standard (straight) and winter versions. Both are machined from 7075 aluminum, they do not have spring loaded detent for the front, but use a set screw like Magpul's, and a standard trigger guard roll pin in the rear.

We retained the use of roll pin for TGF's rear, as it's reliable and robust, it also will not loosen. The front set screw (1/16 Allen wrench is required) is flush with the receiver and doesn't protrude.

Both versions feature a canted front edge to make rocking the magazine into the mag well easier. The winter version has as much constant/unchanged space from the trigger bow forward as possible (instead of the space inside tapering and decreasing as the trigger guard nears the receiver's front trigger guard holes). The space to the rear of the trigger bow is inaccessible for the user's finger, so it's kept small and low.

Available in anodized black, desert tan, and OD green.

TGF is designed for use with TDP spec forged lower receivers, and fills the gap forward of the pistol grip, between the trigger guard "ears" (note that TGF will not swing down like TDP spec trigger guards).  All the sharp edges and corners have been removed.   
 

Lower receivers made from Cerro Forge "keyhole" forgings generally have taller trigger guard ears, as do Colt, LMT, and BCM lower receivers. 

Please note ZEV produced lower receivers appear to have shorter trigger guard ears, and these shortened ears expose a bit of the bottom of the TGF, as shown below.  This has no bearing on functionality.   The latest Mega lowers (with the old Mega atomic whirl) has been reported to have longer ears that do cover the TGF.

Left: ZEV made lower receiver.  Right: Colt receiver.  On these ZEV produced receivers, TGF lines up with the grip's corner, where the  trigger guard is supposed to be.



On receivers that are adhering more closely to TDP specs and tolerances, TGF is near flush with the trigger guard ears.


TGF installed on a Colt receiver


TGF installed on an LMT lower receiver

Though TGF was designed to be compatible with LMT MARS-L lower's longer trigger guard ears, the length of these ears can vary.  Do note in rare cases, the areas forward of the trigger guard ears may still need to be fitted for some MARS-L lowers.



TGF also features an angled front end to facilitate rocking the magazine into the magazine well.  In so doing, the design opens up the magazine well slightly for those that use the rock into mag well technique.  For those that don't, the angle takes nothing away from the way they're used to inserting magazines, "beer can" straight into the magazine well.



TGF's design will not allow the trigger finger to be pinched if the user's trigger finger happens to be on the bottom of the trigger guard.  The design of maximizing the space forward of the trigger, and keeping the portion behind the trigger small (as this space is inaccessible to the user) accomplishes more purposes than one.





TGF is proudly designed and made in the USA.   A trigger guard roll pin and set screw (for the front) are included. A 1/16 Allen wrench is required (not included).

NOTE;
TDP width for the trigger guard is 0.430 +/- 0.003. TGF follows TDP specs and tolerances. The gap between the rear trigger guard ears is 0.438 + 0.008 / -0.000. Given the rather loose tolerances of the space between the trigger guard's rear ears, TGF (or any trigger guard, for that matter) could be just right, or slightly loose.  This is normal, the TDP spec width of the trigger guard and that of the lower inside the trigger guard ears all but guarantee an in spec trigger guard will be loose inside the ears.

TDP diameter for the front right ear of the trigger guard is 0.125 +0.003.  If the hole is on on the upper side of the tolerance, TGF's set screw can rattle inside.  This too, isn't unique to TGF.

We'd like to remind folks that AR15s/M16s are tools, and every part has a tolerance value.  It isn't an advantage or useful feature for combat weapons to be so tight that they lose their tolerance for debris, sand, and mud.  TDP trigger guards swing down, and they wouldn't be able to do so if any foreign object in its way can stop them from doing so.

We don't fudge and get creative with TDP specs and tolerances. If we made TGF on the wide side (didn't even think about it, but we wouldn't do it anyway because it has problems of its own), we'd risk the TGF being too tight and not fitting Colt, LMT and BCM lower that are true to TDP specs. We design and produce duty grade components for duty/combat weapons, and we adhere to TDP specs and tolerances. 

5 Stars
Hobbyist AR Builder
Virtually flush fit on an Aero lower, sticks out a teeny bit on a LMT lower. No sharp edges anywhere to be felt. Matte black finish is surprisingly comfortable if you run your finger against it. Accurately removes trigger guard gap and feels good against the pistol grip. The dip down into the winter version looks a little weird aesthetically, but if you are actuating the trigger at its lowest part, you can feel this dip and it does provide a little bit of tactile muscle memory for figuring out where you are in the trigger stroke/reset. One TGF came with a coil pin, the other with a roll pin, which was a little odd. Both came with set screws for the front though. As always, the TGF is a little premium in terms of price, but it's a very very well thought out and "keep it simple stupid" style item from FCD.
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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer)  from WA. on 9/27/2019
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Simple Part Executed Brilliantly
Solid, dependable, and very aesthetically pleasing. What more can you ask for?
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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer)  from Minnesota. on 6/7/2020
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Mr
got this for Christmas ( winter) and i love it! solid, scrathproof, and functional. only one thing: when installed on an AR with a BCM gunfighter pistol grip, Cygnus is completely hidden by the tab on the grip. sad.
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Reviewed by:  from Texas. on 12/29/2020
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Dude dressed like a dude
I got the black straight trigger guard and by god it is the easiest one I have ever installed in my life and looks so clean highly recommend
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Reviewed by:  from Nc. on 11/28/2022
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THESE GUYS REALLY ARE NICE.
Not only was all the trigger guard in good shape when they came in. But they threw me two stickers some goose ?? magnet and a cool pencil. I love the fact yall make stuff in the Greatest state in the USA . Thank you so much again. I'm a huge fan boy now.
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Reviewed by:  from Texas . on 7/22/2022
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Best Trigger guard in class
My favorite trigger guars, appropriate design dimensions, classy technical! Just what you need and nothing that you don't! Intrigued about an potential etched FCD logo instead of lasered white
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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer)  from Mizzou. on 5/18/2022
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Enjoying my AR-15 mods
I just installed my Winter Trigger Guard. It did exactly what I wanted - filled in the gap where the sharp edges at hand grip were chewing up the inside of my middle finger. It fit perfectly and looks and feels great. It's width gives more support for trigger finger. I did not use the roll pin that came with the trigger guard. It felt a little snug, so I used the original pin. The little screw for the front hole went in perfect, just barely snug tightened. It would have been better if the kit included the tiny Allen wrench. I have one so it was not a problem for me. The design, quality, and price is awesome! I highly recommend this nice enhancement.
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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer)  from Casa Grande. on 4/13/2021
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