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by Habhome
Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:04 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Walther KK500 trigger issue - not releasing firing pin
Replies: 9
Views: 3061

Re: Walther KK500 trigger issue - not releasing firing pin

... I even bring them to equipment control in case they accidentally fire when checking the trigger weight. why are they checking your trigger weight at equipment control? There is no minimum trigger weight according to ISSF rules. In the national Swedish rules there is one, and I compete both in t...
by Habhome
Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:49 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Walther KK500 trigger issue - not releasing firing pin
Replies: 9
Views: 3061

Re: Walther KK500 trigger issue - not releasing firing pin

There are numerous problems associated with the KK-500 triggers and firing pins. Get in touch with Waltherarms.com or a gunsmith who works on these. I use Joe Hein with Elite Shooting Sports. Replacing the trigger assy seems to be the best option. I know a shooter on her 3rd or 4th KK-500 trigger. ...
by Habhome
Wed Aug 01, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Walther KK500 trigger issue - not releasing firing pin
Replies: 9
Views: 3061

Re: Walther KK500 trigger issue - not releasing firing pin

Just a few suggestions - I would use a small fine honing stone on the "nick" you found to make sure it does not have a small burr catching on the trigger sear. I would remove the trigger, clean it in naptha and blow it dry before reinstalling. Also make sure the overtravel stop is not set...
by Habhome
Wed Aug 01, 2018 1:18 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Walther KK500 trigger issue - not releasing firing pin
Replies: 9
Views: 3061

Re: Walther KK500 trigger issue - not releasing firing pin

seems a few people have had trigger issues with KK500. Have a read of this, and also a further search might be useful; http://www.targettalk.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=55940&hilit=kk500+trigger Yeah I read that thread and decided to post a new topic about it since the symptoms were different s...
by Habhome
Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:34 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Walther KK500 trigger issue - not releasing firing pin
Replies: 9
Views: 3061

Walther KK500 trigger issue - not releasing firing pin

I experienced some issues with my Walther KK500-M Expert rifle yesterday that had me confused and concerned. After 11 shots the trigger suddenly stopped working. It passed the second stage and nothing happened. The firing pin seemed to be properly cocked in position ready to fire but never released....