revolver bind

littleperk

August 25, 2012 07:38

I recently purchased a new Taurus in caliber 327 magnum. Since the revolver is heavier than most 38's, my thought was that my wife could use it with 32 longs for target and fun with moderate recoil and if necessary, It could be used with the magnum round if needed. Out to the range to test it. The cylinder binded on the second round and would not turn. After opening and closing the cylinder, the pistol functioned fine. On the second loading with 327, I encountered the same problem. I was using good quality factory ammo. I am thinking that the recoil is causing the hammer lock to move and bind the cylinder. I know I can send the gun back to Taurus. However, I considered just removing the hammer lock. No kids here. Any experience with this? Is this an "easy fix?)

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  rsnyder55

  August 25, 2012 08:39

  I had the same problem in the 80's with a Python using S&W brand 158 gr JHP ammo. It would only bind with that particular brand of ammo.
  
  Have you tried different ammos and had the same problem?

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  goodgunparts

  August 25, 2012 09:23

  quote:Originally posted by littleperk
  I recently purchased a new Taurus in caliber 327 magnum. ... my thought was that my wife could use it ...
  Could be a few different problems. Send it back or buy a different gun 'case the wife has the need to "if necessary, It could be used with the magnum round if needed.".

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  beantownshootah

  August 25, 2012 11:36

  Another "there is a serious problem with my brand new Taurus thread". . . .[xx(]
  
  I'll offer three suggestions:
  
  a. I think Taurus is still using the left-handed threaded ejector rod design (ie that Smith and Wesson fixed 40+ years ago). If so, the ejector rod may be unscrewing when the cylinder is turning, locking up the gun after firing.
  
  *IF* this is the problem (just check to see if the ejector rod is screwed down tightly), you can fix it by just applying a drop of loctite (or in a pinch, nail polish) on the ejector rod threads and tightening it.
  
  b. Personally, I wouldn't mess with the guns' internal safety devices. If "a" doesn't work, I'd suggest sending it back to Taurus. They let this lemon out of their factory, and they offer a lifetime warranty, so let them fix it on their dime.
  
  c. Instead of b, strongly consider returning this gun from whence it came and buying a Ruger or Smith and Wesson instead.

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  11b6r

  August 25, 2012 18:24

  Try cleaning the cylinder REALLY well. You did say lockup was occurring after first shot. There have been SOME revolvers with high powered ammo that, with lube in the cylinders, sets the fired case back against recoil shield, jamming gun. Degreasing cylinders improved that.
  
  
  Do NOT know that is your problem, but worth checking.

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  tsr1965

  August 25, 2012 23:29

  I run across that very same problem with several Taurus revolvers, when I tried selling them. The problem is two fold. There is a problem with the ejector rod not being properly tightened and comming loose, because of the threads. The second problem, is the IDIOTS don't clean all of the metal chips and dust out of their guns before they assemble them. That little springloaded cylinder pin that sticks out of the rear of the revolver, will get them wedged in sometimes, and bind up the gun, and/or not hold the cylinder shut. Perhaps they should try letting the monkey's down there build the gun's for them.
  
  Best

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  NOAH

  August 26, 2012 03:40

  the ejector rod is bent
  my nephew had the same problem with his taurus
  sent it back and they replaced it , works fine now

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  littleperk

  August 26, 2012 11:01

  Thanks for the advise my friends. Sounds like it could be one of several problems. I think I'll ship it back to the factory.

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  Toolman286

  August 26, 2012 17:34

  I concur with tsr1965. We had the same problem in our shop. One had chips in the lock work & the other burrs in the center bore of the cylinder. Send it back or if your able & have the right tools, disassemble the cylinder. Then clean the burrs out with the appropriate size drill bits. DO NOT use a drill, just spin the bit with your fingers & check often.

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  gunnut505

  August 29, 2012 07:27

  Had a similar peeve with my 608; ejector rod would come SLIGHTLY unscrewed whilst firing, and gun wouldn't revolve.
  
  Simple fix-clean the area thoroughly, then add a drop of loctite to the base of the ejector rod and screw it back in.
  Mine's been running like a John Deere for the last 10 years after that.
  
  One other peeve was that the cylinder release knob's screw would sometimes loosen up and make a shaky sound after a few hundred rounds; again, loctite and you're good to go.

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