Kel-Tec P-32 Recoil Spring and Firing Pin Spring Installation

[@lail118]

I inherited one of these types of guns from my dad. It was filthy and had to be cleaned. I could have never gotten the firing pin back to the correct alignment without this video.

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

Thanks for this vid - you took your time and showed / explained things well and without the bravado that seems to plague too many gun educators out there - you made me feel comfortable and that improves the learning curve every time...nice work !!

[@eskimodoot2006]

Just a Tip: unlike the P3AT, the P-32 slide locks back. Use the mag to lock back the slide for both dis/reassembly. The Take Down Pin is much easier to remove and put back into place with the slide locked back. This feature, IMO, is an advantage in the P-32. I love a Chromed P-32! Best Pocket pistol out there with 7,65 Browning loads.

[@351WINCHESTER]

You should check your firing pin while out of the gun for burrs. I had one get stuck in the forward position due to burrs on the end of the fp. K/T sent me another & a spring for free. They have very good customer service.

[@bnolsen]

My p3at neede a 5/64th hex key to pull the firing pin. Definitely SAE. I'm getting occasional light strikes and failure to fully go into battery (gets hung up on the extractor). I honestly can't recall if I had problems when I first bought this many years ago. I pocket carried it a while and shelved it for some years. Pocket carry is a good way to turn a pistol into a big unreliable bundle of lint! I hope this last bit of cleaning which included the firing pin assembly does the trick...

[@roadkingdave]

Great, very clear video. Please specify exact Loctite, they make many products. Thanks.

[@TriggerShims]

roadkingdave Sorry I did not mention that, I would use any Low to Medium Strength Removable Thread Lock Compound made for small screws. Usually for me that is Loctite 242 because it is readily available at most Hardware Stores and Home Depot, Lowes and Ace Hardware, I have used it for 30+ years and it is removable even on very small screws.

[@nickv1008]

Good video, any suggestion of protectant for firing pin and spring? Thanks. 👍

[@jkssr1885]

Excellent video thank you for the info.

[@Mr51Caveman]

Great video except I think my P32 must be old because it doesn't have an Allen screw on top to remove the firing pin and spring. I had mine in storage for about 8yrs or so and I took it out to test fire it. Click! It strikes the round, leaves a pin impression in the round (s) but will not fire! I disassembled it and took a look but I don't see anything wrong. The impressions on the misfired rounds are slightly off center but I don't really know if that's the issue. Any thoughts?

[@TriggerShims]

I had the same problem when I first bought it (used) when using CCI Blazer ammo. I sent it back to Kel-Tec and they fixed it. I assume they installed a new Hammer Spring and Firing Pin. They also told me not to use Blazer - or any ammo with hard primers. That was my experience, of course yours may vary ;-) Good Shooting, Lance

[@MPGunther1]

Very informative, Thank You

[@robertkubrick3738]

Nice video. Was that the newer stock recoil guide rod?

[@TriggerShims]

+Robert kubrick That is the original guide rod over 10 years old.

[@GunsWithGage]

What is the point of the extra power firing pin spring? Wouldn't wouldn't that make the gun more prone to light strikes?

[@TriggerShims]

Walt Wolff Sr. started W. C. Wolff Company in 1951, they have been serving the gun community for over 65 years, so I guess they are pretty good at what they do. In this case, without knowing for sure, my guess is the spring is only slightly "Extra Power", and since I haven't heard of any problem, I don't believe this is an issue. If you install this kit, and have a problem with FTF you think might be caused by the firing pin rebound spring, then your best bet would be to put the stock rebound spring back in. Good Shooting, Lance

[@hiroko_ai]

damnit. my firing pin just flew off onto the dark void. good vid though! guess o should disassemble in a clean room lol .

[@deathmetalbobii7433]

thanks for the video...

[@ayokay123]

Any long term reliability or quality issues? Thanks

[@TriggerShims]

+ayokay123 I would put Wolff Gunsprings up against any other manufacturer as one of the best quality springs made.Thank You, Lance

[@ayokay123]

+TriggerShims Actually, I was referring to the P32, not the springs.

[@jamesadams9784]

does this work on a p11 kel tec 9mm

[@TriggerShims]

+James Adams Yes, I carry a kit for the P11 at www.triggershims.com/wolff_gun_springs.html

[@spazmatCc]

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