Walther P22

[All-Gator]

My 11-year old granddaughter wants to shoot in the local IDPA matches. The club will allow her to shoot with a .22...she really, really can't safely handle even a downloaded 9mm. She has rather small hands and the P22 is the only pistol that fits her nicely. However, the ones I shopped have triggers that are harder than a Supply Sargeant's heart. Does anyone know a smith that works on Walthers? I know they have a "Target" model, but I haven't been able to find one to test. Anybody know if the triggers are lighter/smoother?

Thanks for any info or opinions.

A-G

[m134b]

The "target" model isn't....... Best way is to find a GOOD smith to take it to.... Trigger work can be done, but you've got to know what you're doing inside these little devils. lots of MIM parts, and lots of things that if messed with, can lead to problems... make sure the 'smith polishes/rounds the tabs on the side of the trigger bow, as they wear the SNOT out of the frame as they come in their stamped form... ALSO, NEVER use a "wet" lube on them! The frame and slide are made of ZINC and will wear extremely fast as the oil or greaase accumulates grime!

With all that said... I have one I've put close to 35K through with the only issue being a broker hammer spring, and a broken trigger return spring. both failed right around the 30K mark. That's a LOT of ammo for a cheapie plinker pistol!

Ken