Krieghoff Model 32 vs K80 - What's the difference in triggers?

Which is better and what is the difference? Would it be cheaper to build a gun with K32 parts and upgrade.

 

The K80 is the improved version of the mod. 32 The trigger was the problem area of the MOD.32.
YOU WOULD HAVE TO COMPAIR THE COST OF THE 32 AND THE COST FOR THE UPGRADES, AGAINST THE COCT OF THE k80.
ROGER C.

 

Ok I’ll bite. What’s the difference between the triggers? Can they be made the same?

 

That is part of the up date. Roger C.

 

Part of this depends on how old the Model 32 and K80 you're comparing are. If you're comparing a newer Model 32 (AKA K32 to some) with the barrel selector that pivots left and right similar to the K-80 barrel selectors, it's probably not cheaper and probably not needed anyway. Assuming you have a newer Model 32, the big differences are:
1. The shape of the trigger blade (former having a straight, narrow, rifle-like blade vs a curved blade) and the shape and attachment method of the triggerguard to accommodate the different trigger blades. If you want a curved trigger blade, Briley will convert your trigger blade (and make it adjustable) for a few hundred bucks, but it doesn't change the internals (see below). This might be worth doing if you like the look/feel.

2. Changes in the design of the internal trigger mechanism, mainly how the sear springs work. The Model 32 and early K80s had "clothespin" sear springs...they looked like mini versions of the springs used on clothespins and there was one on each side of the action. IIRC, the Model 32 originally came with clothespin sear springs that could be used on either right or left the side, while the early K80s had slightly beefier clothespin sear springs that were less likely to break, but came in only left- and right-sided springs that couldn't be swapped from side to side (these could be installed in the Model 32s too). The later K80s had changes incorporating coil springs that are supposed to have a longer service life. Personally, as long as I had one of the later Model 32s, I would see absolutely no advantage in spending the big bucks ($1k+) to convert from clothespin to coil sear springs. The clothespin springs are easily replaceable in about 5 minutes by anyone who can remove a stock and use a pair of small needle nose pliers. The coil springs may last longer, but if one breaks, you're f***ed...swapping them out requires specialized tools, which often means sending it off to a Krieghoff specialist gunsmith to work on. $1k+ would buy a lot of clothespin style sear springs, and if I was paranoid belt-and-suspenders type of guy, I'd just swap in a new set before a big shoot.

 

FYI
The sear update copies the original model Remington 32 trigger

 

I was told be the guys at Ottsville, that if my Model 32 trigger was working well, to leave it alone. If it ain't broke, Don't fix it.
It is still working fine.

 

Daryl AMEN ... I called Braxton one time in Ottsville told him i had a high grade late model 32 and wanted to put k80 parts in it he said what you just dont like money !!!!!!!!!!! he said buy shells and forget it best advice i ever got !!!!! the sear springs use to break allot in the old days 32's got a bad reputation but Krieghoff upgraded the springs and last a long time i own several high grades and no K80's way over priced in my opinion 32 just as good 1/3 cost .

 

The original trigger blade design for a K32 was more straight like an international rifle or pistol trigger. That was even advertised as more precise and it might be true but not what Americans were used to

That trigger blade gives you more room in the trigger guard. On several occasions over decades I have put that trigger blade in a lightweight K80 receiver to make a hunting gun. Works great