Stripping down and rebuilding a Walther CP88 Competition

[wobbly bob]

For one, you cannot take out the safety as suggested as there is a retaining clip which goes around the safet and connects to the trigger mecahnism, it prevents withdrawal without a total strip-down.

That's not so Jim. You can remove that P-shaped clip through the back without dismantling, and then slide the safety barrel out as I said. I have done it quite a few times

They call the clip a safety spring, as it stops the gun firing unless you pull the trigger, as it might if you dropped it on the hammer

Had you followed my link to the strip down guide by jefL on UBC you would have seen my addendum explaining how to remove the safety spring without dismantling

But you've had some fun, and good luck with the comps

[Dagwood]

This is what happens when you get so many articles and posts regarding a subject that you lose track of which one is which and where you found it.
I did indeed follow your link Bob and then forgot I'd read it the next time i needed it . The grey cells aren't what they used to be but in fairness they have been working away for the last 75 years and I'm hoping they'll not let me down too badly for the next 25...I can but wish!

Ok, I've now gone back to the JefL article, very good and I'll definitely have a go at what you suggest re the safety spring. I'm not using my safety at all as it seems to be the basis for the firing pin dropping out ie the void behind it.
Thanks again Bob and to JefL and the others who contributed to an excellent guide.
Jim

[wobbly bob]

You're most welcome, Jim. I don't use my CP88 safety either. I see little point really. If the gun isn't cocked it's pretty hard to accidentally pull a double action trigger. And if I cock it and change my mind I de-cock

[Dagwood]

You're most welcome, Jim. I don't use my CP88 safety either. I see little point really. If the gun isn't cocked it's pretty hard to accidentally pull a double action trigger. And if I cock it and change my mind I de-cock

Absolutely!
Another stripdown later today. No problem with the pin though, this time it is the trigger needing lubing and a polish, something I should have done last time..doh! Yesterday the trigger started stiffening up and failed to fire a couple of times, I had to decock and recock to carry on.
I have the JefL post in front of me for this and will take another look at the clip and your advice.
Jim