Trouble with Knight MZL

htnseymour · Nov 6, 2013

Tried MZL thread with no help. Knight TBlot mzl. Shot great last weekend, took it apart, cleaned it up, put it back together and pin won't hit primer to set it off. Shoots 209 primers. Any help would be appreciated.

Jcalder · Nov 6, 2013

Sounds like firing pin is gummed up

tailchaser · Nov 6, 2013

I don't know about the tbolt,mzl,but if it's like the Knights I've had then ,first make sure you have screwed the bolt in all the way then make sure the safety on the bolt is screwed all the way off if its just a little it won't fire,also check the firing pin I have had pieces of the firing pin to get lodge in it before,I have also just not got them put back in just right before take it out and put back in a few times checking each time,hope this helps

chubacabra · Nov 6, 2013

Same as tailchaser

BlountArrow · Nov 6, 2013

I would give Knight a call right now. They've always been very helpful and expedient in helping me. I bet you they will have some ideas. I know you're getting down to the wire, but call them.

plinker22 · Nov 6, 2013

BlountArrow said:
I would give Knight a call right now. They've always been very helpful and expedient in helping me. I bet you they will have some ideas. I know you're getting down to the wire, but call them.

I agree with BlountArrow, give Knight a call. I had a problem with my Traditions Mzl a couple of years ago and the company fixed it REAL QUICK!

bowriter · Nov 7, 2013

Call Knight. That is #1. but my guess is one of the problems mentioned above. If all else fails, tap the sucker lightly with a hammer. Not joking. Also soak for 30-minutes in powder solvent and run thin needle around firing pin. If all that fails, try quart of Very Old Barton.