Trigger adjustment

[WJC]

Hello everyone. I just joined the forum a lot of info here. I have a question about my P88. Is there anyway to adjust the trigger pull? I noticed or at least I feel as if the trigger is a bit harder to pull then it has been before. Any advise would be great. BTW I have owned the gun for longer then I can remember and have not been able to shoot it much. The reason for my question is that I just fired it the other day and noticed the heavy pull. Didn't know if it was just me or something wrong with the trigger.

[MGMike]

The trigger is not adjustable.

Are you talking about the single-action or double-action pull, or both?

M

[WJC]

Sorry I didn't mention that before. it's the single action pull. Just seems a little harder to squeeze. Again I'm not an experienced shooter and wish I had the time and money to shoot more often. So it could very well be me, but I feel like I'm squeezing and squeezing to the point where I can't seem to steady the gun. Maybe I just need a lot more practice and really need to be taught how to position myself and how to squeeze that trigger.

[searcher451]

The P88 is a fine firearm and well worth your time and attention. Some serious range work with the pistol would likely provide you with the confidence you need. The more you shoot it, the better you'll get -- and the better the trigger will become. Lots of folks will get snap-caps and fire their pistols 2,000 or more times -- while watching TV, while walking around the house, while shuffling through the newspaper, while reading posts on the Walther Forums (don't try it while taking a shower or washing the dishes) -- and claim that the trigger gets better with each successive pull and snap. Your mileage may vary, of course ... but some range work should cure what ails ya. Good luck.

[MGMike]

It might just be gummed up and/or dirty.

It wouldn't hurt anything to pull the grips off, remove the slide and spray the lockwork with some GunScrubber, the blow it out with compressed air. Spray in some lubricant and blow that out. Then put it back together and try it.

M

[WJC]

OK guys I think I'm going to give the snap caps a try. Also going to look into that gun scrubber. I did store the gun for a while and might have over oiled it. Thanks guys I'll be sure to let you know how I make out. BTW is there any place I can get those snap caps? Will any brand work well? Thanks in advance.

[searcher451]

Most gun stores carry snap caps, and all of the mail-order places sell them as well:

Tipton Snap Cap 9mm Luger Polymer Package of 5 - MidwayUSA

All you need to do is get the 9mm version. They aren't exactly cheap, but they do work, and they do protect the pistol. Some folks here have experimented with making their own, by the way; you might want to run a search if you have an inclination or load your own.

[WJC]

Thank you again guys. I was going to go upstate again today and do some shooting but due to the weather things are being called off. When I get the chance I will report back. You have all been very helpful. I hope to be able to shoot more often and gain some much needed advise from everyone.

Thanks again

Bill

[E.T.]

I had the same problem when I picked up my P88. After dismantling, cleaning and slightly lubricating the striker and striker safety (and reassembly), the trigger was sooooo smooth again! Lessons to be learned: don't underestimate the infuence of dirt, every mechanical piece needs minimum cleaning and maintenance. You can also have to job done by a competent gun smith if so desired.

[WJC]

OK took my P88 to a gun smith here in Fairfield CT. Took a quick look and no problems just your standard factory trigger. He didn't recommend any work on the trigger unless I really wanted it. Said it wouldn't do much really. I guess I'll have to clean it a bit better and shoot it more LoL. Nice to know nothing is wrong with the gun just the shooter. Going to take it apart and give it a good good cleaning. Thanks again guys for all your in put.