Jocko, SASS#25039 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Looking at a hemmered SXS. Feedback on the TTN would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Stephen D Hill, SASS #56151 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 After just a little work, best hammered double IMHO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yep, TTN is a fine SxS. The only gun that might be better made (among current production) is the Pioneer (Polish) gun. But it's three times the price and hard to find. Slight bits of work (dehorn hammers, smooth the breech, lighten a few leaf springs if needed) and you have a great hammer double. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Great gun, polished the chambers a bit with a blue shop towel, rubbed off the shipping grease, had worked great over the last three years and had loosened up a bit in a good way. Most cut off the little spurs on the hammers to avoid catching a finger on them. Just check the screws that hold the latch on the fore end, if they work themselves loose you'll go to close the shotgun at a regional match and it will fall apart. Grizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turquoise Bill, SASS #39118 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have shot one for the last 4 years, over the last 2 years the gun has been shot almost every weekend, as well as regionals Winter Range, annuals, etc. lots of rounds through it. (shooting classic cowboy) I reversed the triggers so the front left trigger fires left barrel first, then sweep back to the right trigger. I removed the horns on the hammers so I can use the T-Bone Dooley shooting technique. Chambers are funneled and polished. Only thing I would suggest is that monthly (depending on the amount of use) you will want to tear the side plates down and lube and tighten all of the screws. The gun has held up. I do have a back-up that has not seen much action. It's a very good value. TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longshadow, SASS #70099 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Best value for money by far. I just dehorned the hammers, took a bit of metal off the springs and polished up the breech area. Handles my reloads without complaining. I love the little critter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Beady Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 The only problem I've had with mine is that it often binds part-way open when I go to eject spent shells. I've had no work done on it, other than to ake out the ejector and file it a little (and grease it a lot). It works fine with no shells in it, or with unfired shells, so I suspect the fired shells are expanding just a tad and getting slightly jammed against the sides of the chamber. From what's been said above, I might need to have the chambers polished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairshake Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Badlands, I have owned two TTN shotguns and they both required the chambers to be "slightly polished". You don't want a real shiny finish as that will cause sticking. A brake cylinder hone from a parts store and a little Kroil work great. Remember to go slow and try it before just going all out. Clean out the chambers and see if they shuck OK if not you may take more but you can't put any back. Take Care David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el Gato Gordo - SASS #15162 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have had one for about 5 years and it is a great gun. BUT! On July 2nd I lost the nut that holds the right firing pin, the firing pin and the spring after shooting one stage of a match. Apparently Cimarron is the only place to get parts ~ and I can't get that part 'cause they "don't have it in stock." Hoping to shoot it again someday, eGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connecticut Yankee Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Hi Best double you can buy for the money it needs to be tricked out but is very good after the only one better is skb 200E it is fantastic but very expensive it shoots and handles like a dream. Very light weight and with lite loads it has hardly any kick. Ct Yankee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost, SASS #50125 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 TTN, the preferred shotgun of CLASSIC COWBOYS/COWGIRLS. Ghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother King, SASS #69031 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 One of the nicest ones that I've ever shot is for sale right now. PM me for details and I'll put y'all in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone SASS #36388 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 how much is that TTN in the window????? King !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuteTheMall Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Would John Wayne have dehorned the hammer spurs, or would he have worn them down with his toughness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adirondack Jack, SASS #53440 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Would John Wayne have dehorned the hammer spurs, or would he have worn them down with his toughness? He woulda had his manicurist file em down with a ruby nail file between takes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt McAllister Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 From working on guns all the time I can only tell you that TTN guns are junk from the workmanship stand point. Parts support is horable too. They should only cost about $250.00 when you look at the quality of them. But right now they are the only feasable option on the market for a hammer double. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTH-PACIFIC,SASS #59402 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 contact nate kiowa jones he does great work no ttn's i have one of his works and love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Pony Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 JW would ave bit the horns off and washed down the metal with a shot redeye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Hochbauer, SASS #64409 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I have been shooting a TTN for the past 3 years and it is probably my favorite gun to shoot,especially if I can let loose with both barrels at the same time.(must be a Darksider thing)It does have the lighter hammer springs and I did do a little polishing on the chambers and it shucks pretty much all hulls real well.But it does prefer STS hulls the best.Would not mind having another one. Sgt H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangler Jones, SASS # 64178 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I got mine in 2005, I think; one of the early models with the one-screw sideplate. A local smith lightned the hammer springs & latch spring (the latch was REAL stiff), and chamfered the chambers. I've had ZERO problems with it. I did NOT de-spur the hammers; I cock with the thumb of my shootin' hand on the dump stroke. If you palm-cock the hammers, though, the spurs WILL CUT YOU!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Payne 13115 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Rein up there AJ!! I'm on the wire!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall John Joseph Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 From working on guns all the time I can only tell you that TTN guns are junk from the workmanship stand point. Parts support is horable too. They should only cost about $250.00 when you look at the quality of them. But right now they are the only feasable option on the market for a hammer double.] Baikal hammered doubles are available. (real hammers) I know where there are two new in the box Lifetime replacement warranty Baikal doubles, multi-choke, steel butplate, walnut checkered stock. PM for more info. Marshall John Joseph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuteTheMall Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Only recurring problem with my TTN is pards asking me if I ever want to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Beady Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Solved my "binding" problem. Like I suspected, it was the shells. Not just the shells, but the brand of shells. The ones that bind after firing are/were all Winchesters; I've switched over to Remington and not a hitch. Someone smarter than me will have to explain the difference between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Solved my "binding" problem. Like I suspected, it was the shells. Not just the shells, but the brand of shells. The ones that bind after firing are/were all Winchesters; I've switched over to Remington and not a hitch. Someone smarter than me will have to explain the difference between the two. You might look about 1/2 inch above the brass at the hull on those shells that won't work for you. I've recently had one lot of Win AA Reduced Noise Reduced Recoil factory loads that appeared to have the wad seated too hard, causing a ridge to pop up on the side of the hull (directly outside from the white plastic base insert that Win AAs now have). Works OK if you are shooting slow and don't have to worry about extraction (think trap or skeet), but not for our game. Caused our doubles (three different ones, including a TTN) to be difficult to shuck. We didn't get the failure to open the barrels, though. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed I. Knight, SASS #36423 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Going to have to agree with the folks who call it "the best hammered double"!! Mine serves me well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Solved my "binding" problem. Like I suspected, it was the shells. Not just the shells, but the brand of shells. The ones that bind after firing are/were all Winchesters; I've switched over to Remington and not a hitch. Someone smarter than me will have to explain the difference between the two. My TTN has had a similar problem with difficulty opening after firing, but it was a different brand of shells. They were Nobel Sport (NSI) Low Recoil (Orange) shells. The brass base had a definite bulge at the point in the chamber where the extractors are located. My gun is stock but is an older one, 2004. These same shells fired fine in a Liberty II and a Baikal with no bulging. I know of a '97 shooter who had a similar bulge show up with these shells, but they did not bind. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Dutch, SASS # 7995 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 From working on guns all the time I can only tell you that TTN guns are junk from the workmanship stand point. Parts support is horable too. They should only cost about $250.00 when you look at the quality of them. But right now they are the only feasable option on the market for a hammer double. The only thing I disagree with Colt is I think they are a $98.00 gun from Big-5 Sporting goods!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairshake Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 The man who first went to work on selling the TTN was working for EMF about a year or so ago. I don't know if he is still there but EMF is saying they are bringing the gun back out. Who is making it will be the big question as they have a few very bad Italian companies that can't make nothing that will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I like my TTN just fine but end up using the Norinco I paid 200 for more often and it does just as good. A 200 norinco that handles smokeless or black powder shells without a hitch after a few matches a year for 5 years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouchy Greg, SASS#71981 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I love mine. The only thing I've done to it was to give the chambers a few turns with a brake cylinder hone to smooth out the machine marks so the shells would drop out easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I have had one for about 5 years and it is a great gun. BUT! On July 2nd I lost the nut that holds the right firing pin, the firing pin and the spring after shooting one stage of a match. Apparently Cimarron is the only place to get parts ~ and I can't get that part 'cause they "don't have it in stock." Hoping to shoot it again someday, eGG Shoot me an email. I think I have those parts. Email; steve@stevesgunz.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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