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Old 06-01-2013, 06:33 PM
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I recently bought a K 22 and took it to the range today. I put six in and pulled the trigger six times and got six clicks. Looking at the rim of all six cartridges there is no sign of the firing pin making any contact. What are the possible problems?.
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Old 06-01-2013, 06:44 PM
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Take the shells out of the gun and dry fire the gun while keeping the trigger all the way to the back of the triggerguard.
Look at the gun sideways through the back of the cylinder, where the firing pin should hit the rim. Do you see it? Bet you don't, firing pin may be broken and missing.
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what ralf said first off, must make sure the firing pin is there and the "nose" (tip) not broken, also make sure the head space is correct and the cylinder not too far forward, wear on the upper crane leg OR maybe the cylinder was replaced, and NOT fitted properly..........we use 22 shells that the bullet is pulled and the powder removed to "test fire"......DO NOT point it at any one or anything, the "primer" powder( fulminate) can spark, and burn you!!!!
also the firing pin may be "stuck" (old oil, hardened in place) flush the hole, Kroil or such, and use something like a round, flat punch and with the hammer cocked back, on an "empty gun" of course, "push" the pin in and out ( forward) make sure the spring works, and it moves freely.......
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You could have an issue with the hammer block as well. It wouldn't be the first time a revolver has been reassembled incorrectly
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Check the strain screw.....for grins and giggles.
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Make sure the cord is plugged in. But seriously, all of the above, plus, inspect the cylinder. Does it turn when you slowly pull the trigger back? (hand / torsion spring). Is there evidence of peen marks on the cylinder face? (timing / torsion spring). Does the cylinder lock up at the charge hole? (broken or lost cylinder stop spring). Your gun is a quality piece of equipment, and the fix will be an easy one. Slowly and carefully examine how each part moves. You'll find the problem. Hang in there.
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