I bought a new Taurus 650 CIA (snub nose hammerless .357 magnum). I was really rushed for time today, but I ran 40 rounds through it, 35 .38 spec Winch. white box, and 5 of some random .357 mag. On the .38 spec, I had one failure to fire (primer slightly dented, nothing like the spent rounds), and one cylinder lock (trigger full back, had to manually turn the cylinder to line up the next round).
What do you think is up? What should I look for the next time I take it to the range?
2006-12-17 14:43:44 · 18 answers · asked by TheGonk 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Bound's hubby here:
Before I condemn the ammo, I would do a couple things. We'll address the misfire first. Did you fire any shells after the misfire that were .38 Special? If you have fired any shells after the .38 and had no problems, consider the primer was probably the problem. I would suggest you get a couple boxes of regular brand ammo such as regular Remington, regular Winchester or regular Federal and shoot these through your revolver. If you have no problems consider the primer as being the problem.
The cylinder lock up really concerns me. I would suggest first that you thoroughly clean your revolver. Use a toothbrush and bore cleaner to get all residue out from underneath the ejection star. Make sure the ejector rod is screwed in hand-tight/snug into the ejector assembly. There are two things that could cause cylinder lock up: either the cylinder assembly got too long (think of Pinnochio's nose when he tells a lie) or there is something locking up in the firing mechanism. Before you go and carry the gun for self-defense get about 500 rounds of .38 Special (I would suggest .38 wadcutters) and spend a day at the range noting any problems your revolver has. If the problem persists, send your gun back to Taurus with a letter explaining the problem. Make sure to send the gun back by way of your local gun dealer. I believe your Taurus has a lifetime warranty... take advantage of it.
Good luck.
2006-12-18 23:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should consider returning your firearm for a possible repair to the manufacturer. Remember, Taurus has a lifetime warranty on their firearms. You might have a a defective spring which is causing the lock up issue. As far as mis-fires go, one out of 40+ rounds isn't too bad at all and that probably happened after you ran over 30 rounds (I'm guessing). If your loads were a bit hot, your hand gun is gonna get gunked up to from all the gunpowder residue. Clean and lube after say 20-25 rounds and see if things improve or not. If you don't feel like you want to ship your gun to the manufacturer, you may want to call around and find a gunsmith who can give it a look over for you.
Good luck!
2006-12-17 16:53:35 · answer #2 · answered by Camoguntruck_lady 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If one of my revolvers did anything like you are describing I wouldn't put another live round in it until I was ABSOLUTELY certain of what went wrong and WHY.
Tell Taurus they can have the gun back for inspection as soon as you receive a new one and have the opportunity to test fire it. As marginal as I consider the quality of a Taurus the gun must still operate safely, yours is NOT operating safely. I would never accept that sort of performance.
2006-12-18 12:03:02 · answer #3 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to what Bound's hubby said, new Taurus can be tight and leave little room for debris, such as lead, copper, and burnt powder residue that can build up. Be sure the barrel face and cylinder face are clean where they meet. Work with the gun when there is no reason to hurry.
2006-12-19 09:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by Turk_56 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it back emediately. somethings not right, pitch a fit if nessisary. The failure to fire could have been a bad round , but the cylinder not turning seems to be very bad.
2006-12-17 16:06:11 · answer #5 · answered by Heidi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as the round failing to fire,the primer was calcitrant,or in other words was too hard and the pin was not able to punch it deep enough to smash the anvil.this occurs at a rate of one in five-thousand.as for the cylinder lock-up,you say "some random.357mag.rounds.you had a cartridge that the projectile w as not fully seated in the cartridge case.i hope this helps you. leola's husband,ken
2006-12-17 15:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you bought it new, Call Taurus and make them send you another. The gun should not do that reguardless the rounds fired threw it. They will try and get you to send it in for inspection and repair. Insist a replacement, if the gun is new as you say.
If I was you I would not fire the gun again. Replace or repair.
2006-12-17 14:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by M R S 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i think your gun isn't hitting the primers perplexing sufficient. Take 10 failed rounds and provide them to a different guy on the variety (or a chum) and function him try to shoot them. If maximum of them paintings in a different gun...the project is your gun
2016-12-30 14:04:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an issue that should be taken up by a good gun smith.
I have never seen a center fire primer that was to tough to dent by the firing pin. light load ammo only affects the performance of semi autos not revolvers.
2006-12-17 15:11:51 · answer #9 · answered by sidewinder517 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
go to the nearest gunsmith and ask about the failure to rotate and the fireing pin how old is this weapon if you fire for practice a lot clean it with good bore cleaner and then run hoppes gun oil through it and wipe it with the same the fireing pin may be worn and the other problem be from wear also get this checked
2006-12-17 14:49:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋