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December 3, 2018, 12:27 PM | #1 |
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Walther PP 7.65mm safety decocker question
I recently lucked into a good condition Walther PP .32/7.65mm. There is one quirk or issue with it and that is the safety/decocker does not go all the way down to cover the red dot. it does decock the gun but it takes some doing to get the safety/decocker down to activate it.
I've been told that there were different firing pins for these guns and they have to be mated with the correct safety/decocker. is anyone in the know about this? |
December 4, 2018, 08:42 AM | #2 |
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anyone?
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December 4, 2018, 09:18 AM | #3 |
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Check the pin and spring that hold the safety decocker in place. Could be worn or debri in the way.
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ok, with the slide off I took a tool and pulled the firing pin forward and the decocker level moves its full range and snaps into its positions as it should. I can only surmise that the firing pin is not allowing the decocker lever its full movement. could this be because of the round vs. square firing pin styles?
ok, I took some pix and somebody definitely took a doobie grinder to the firing pin shoulder. I can't post pix here but I can now see its not the safety decocker, its the fining pin shoulder. odd as it is, the gun shoots correctly. my question is now which firing pin do I buy to replace the messed up one, the square or round? my gun is a west German made Walther imported by Interarms. there is a less that 3 minute youtube video on this job and it seems fairly easy. Last edited by JERRYS.; December 4, 2018 at 11:49 AM. |
December 9, 2018, 01:16 PM | #5 |
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sent in to a factory certified shop for replacement with correct part(s).
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December 9, 2018, 04:31 PM | #6 |
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Good move.
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December 9, 2018, 08:33 PM | #8 |
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Here's a couple of Walther experts.
I'm not sure what vintage Earl's work on but I'd contact them first.... http://www.carlwalther.com/ Here's a service that I've heard good reports on. He worked for Interarms for some years so he should certainly know his Walther's.... http://www.mmgunsmith.com/ Also, the Interarms PP-PPK-PPK/s series Walther's used round firing pins. |
December 9, 2018, 09:09 PM | #9 |
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I'm using Earl's repair shop [carlwather.com]
Mine is not an Interarms PP. it is made in West Germany and imported by Interarms. |
December 10, 2018, 10:08 PM | #10 |
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$84 for a firing pin, damn. they tried to sell me a recoil spring for $20. I think I will go with Wolff if that is even needed for this gun.
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December 10, 2018, 10:30 PM | #11 |
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How does it shoot?
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I'm glad they were able to get you repaired, $84 to get your gun up and running correctly is what they were asking, you could of always said no lol. I would just be happy that it was fixed right.
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December 11, 2018, 08:22 PM | #13 |
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slide is still in transit. I wonder what the firing pin they put in it for $84 will do that the ones on Gunbroker for $45 won't?
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December 11, 2018, 08:31 PM | #14 |
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When using the decocker, it's a very good idea to use your thumb to lower the hammer. I have seen a couple of Walther decockers break in half.
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December 11, 2018, 08:36 PM | #15 |
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thanks for the tip Bill. I had a ppk 380 in the 90s and never heard of that before.
after $84 for the firing pin, $20 labor and $36 shipping back to me (not counting the $16 I paid to ship it to them). I think I should have just bought an old version firing pin and done it myself in about 3 minutes. This is not a gripe on workmanship, but on the parts mark-up. I guess that's what you have to deal with in regards to the authorized repair facilities and OEM parts. |
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