Quote: Never broken a pinned guard, so I can't say any strength increase would be an advantage.
^^^^+1 Trigger guard pins easy to install w/simple jig:

Drive a .113" nail into scrap of plywood 1" from edge, then cut off to protrude 15/32". Place trigger guard/& lower over pin to align holes and support lower on plywood while driving in pin.
Regards,
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