Torture Test reveals another show stopper on Taurus

[Deadeye Dallas, SASS #60249]

I have run into this problem of the the firing pin lever pin working loose. This pin is exposed when the bolt is opened and when it comes out the lever drops and firing pin can come out. See photo;

 

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/DeadeyeDallas/FiringPinleverpin.jpg

 

Usual methods fail to work because of the soft metal. I am now going to use a low amp tack weld on one end of the pin. Can be cut if ever needed.

 

Just finished the worst of the worst Taurus. Serial number starting with A. Learned a great deal, hope the next A series will go faster.

First live fire;

 

 

So guys being patient waiting on your rifle will mean a better gun when you get it. My torture test is brutal, I want to make them break if possible. Knowing they get passed it makes it ready for a match.

 

Deadeye Dallas

[Coyote Kid, SASS#54714]

Dallas, Just a question. Did you find this to be true on my Gold Rush?

Did you post the video from the 6 gun test yet, because I might have missed it.

Thanks, Coyote Kid

[Deadeye Dallas, SASS #60249]

The pins stay inplace good on the Beretta. One good thing about paying more is better metal. I do have the extra parts to fix it if they should come out. I have not seen this problem in the AWA or Beretta rifles. The pin is so loose in the Taurus rifles you can easily loose it during cleaning.

 

Still waiting to target yours on paper. I got bogged down on a couple of really bad Taurus Lightnings. Thats a good thing I wanted to figure out how to fix the worst.

 

Multi gun video I hope will be soon. I won't let you miss it.

 

Dallas

[Deadeye Dallas, SASS #60249]

If you are thinking about buying a used Taurus I would recommend the models with serial number starting with Z. Although others can work the Z models seem to be the best to start with. All need work on the bolt, the carrier, chamber, hammer, and locking brace just for starters. Then lots of polishing.

Dallas

[Captain Woodrow Cahill, SASS # 54363]

Howdy Dallas - thanx for posting another chapter in the continuing T-Bolt Chronicles.

 

So far you've saved me about $500 in bad investments in rifles of questionable pedigree, and I'm sure other pards as well.

 

Once you get this down to an absolute science, we're all expecting an instructional DVD. You should be able to retire on the proceeds from the sales.