[ny32182]

I bought it used. Its the only gun I've ever bought used, and I think it was well worth the money for the purposes I use it for.

The only thing that seems to be wrong with it is that the ejector is slightly worn. It doesn't throw the brass very far, and has a stovepipe about every 400 rounds with light loaded range ammo.

Can the ejector be replaced? I can't tell if its a seperate part, or part of the frame. Thanks.

[Lennyjoe]

Yes it can be replaced.

Just need to order a new one and use a small punch to push out the ejector retaining pins (2 ea).

If you dont feel comfortable doing it take it to any gunsmith.

Think you can get the replacement part from Taurus

[hksw]

...with light loaded range ammo.

I think I'd run some regular factory ammo through it first. Some ranges load the minimum (and less).

[wardog]

I would also suggest trying some decent factory ammo before going any further. If that doesn't work, contact Taurus. I've got a PT-99 and love it. (put on the Hogue grip, much better than the wood.)

Anyway, I broke the rear sight and wrote to Taurus about getting it fixed. They simply mailed me a new rear sight, no questions no charge. :)

[10-Ring]

Alot of ranges load their ammo just enough so their rental guns will function. Try some factory ammo before you start 'fixing' what may not be broke...congrats on your new piece!

[WhoKnowsWho]

That's not every 400 rounds in a row without a cleaning is it?

[ny32182]

Yes it can be replaced.

Just need to order a new one and use a small punch to push out the ejector retaining pins (2 ea).

If you dont feel comfortable doing it take it to any gunsmith.

Think you can get the replacement part from Taurus.

Thanks man, thats what I was hoping someone would say.


I think I'd run some regular factory ammo through it first. Some ranges load the minimum (and less).

By range ammo, I mean winchester white box value packs from wally world. I've never had a problem with UMC or any of the self defense loads. Since they are more expensive, I've not fired as much of either of those, though.

I would also suggest trying some decent factory ammo before going any further. If that doesn't work, contact Taurus. I've got a PT-99 and love it. (put on the Hogue grip, much better than the wood.)

Anyway, I broke the rear sight and wrote to Taurus about getting it fixed. They simply mailed me a new rear sight, no questions no charge.

The gun has Taurus wood panel grips on it right now. I'm not sure if they are stock or not, and suspect the gun is of early 90's manufacture. I have Hogue rubber wrap around, non finger groove panels on my P226, and like them. I've tried the hogue finger grooves on a friend's Beretta, and like them very much. Just out of curiosity, do you happen to know if the grips are interchangeable with those on a Beretta?

Alot of ranges load their ammo just enough so their rental guns will function. Try some factory ammo before you start 'fixing' what may not be broke...congrats on your new piece!

Comparison of the ejector side by side with that of my friend's Beretta is what lead me to believe mine is worn. Mine doesn't have the sharp edge that his has. I assume they should look/feel the same.

And, thanks.. the only "complaints" I have are the lack of a decocker, and some tool marks on the inside of the slide. But I paid $279, and the gun functions 100% with the exception of the mentioned issue. So I can't complain, and will just have to be careful while thumbing down the hammer.

That's not every 400 rounds in a row without a cleaning is it?

I believe 300 rds is as long as I've taken it in one range session/between cleaning sessions. However, the tolerances seem to be fairly loose, so I don't see why it would have a problem going 400 or more in one session.

Thanks for the input guys.

[gharsh]

I've not had a problem with mine dirty. I used it about a month ago for an IPSC shoot and then did not get it cleaned before taking it to the range again. I'd say it saw about 500 rounds before I got it cleaned and I did not notice anything unusual about the function of the gun.

Now, by not cleaned, I mean not stripped and cleaned. I do use a bore snake after every range session or competition shoot. I love those things. It makes cleaning the barrel so much faster later on. If you aren't using one yet, give it a try. I use one for each of my calibers, .22, .38/.357, 9mm, .45. Actually, I am using the same one for 9mm and .38/.357. I don't know if they sell seperate ones for those, but they are essentially the same size bore.

[MonkeyMan]

Since you said that you bought the gun used there's a good possibility that the recoil spring is heavier than stock, like for hot handloads. I have a PT-99 that's somewhat sensitive to recoil spring weight. With the factory weight spring WWB's eject 6-8 feet as they should. Georgia Arms 124gr +P's eject to the next county. With the slide in the locked position you should be able to easily see the ejector poking through the slot in the breech face. If not, call Taurus but don't worry about rounded edges.

[ny32182]

Hmmm...

Well, I don't know what else it could be. Comparing to a friend's Beretta again, my recoil spring is not as stiff as his. My gun will sometimes throw the brass a good distance, and sometimes it will drop right at my feet. In the extreme case, it has a stovepipe.

I have no idea how many rounds were put through it before I bought it. If it sat for a while without being cleaned, could that cause pitting in the chamber that might lead to difficult/slow extraction? Just trying to guess every possibility here.

The SD loads I've tried are Corbon +P (don't remember the weight, 124 maybe?), and GA Arms 115 +P. Never had a problem with either of those.

How much does the ejector cost? Doesn't seem like it would be much, so I think I'm going to replace it first, and if that doesn't work, the recoil spring is next.

[MonkeyMan]

A new ejector will cost you the price of sending the old one to Taurus. I had to replace the ejector on my PT-945 and it was less than $2.

[ny32182]

Thanks Monkeyman, how did you go about doing that? Did you mail in your old ejector, and they sent you a new one, or did you send in the whole gun?

[TonyB]

I also have a pt99 and it's flawless.....mine's an older one w/out a decocker,but I go c&l anyway.I use mine for IDPA ,homedefense and plinking.......my spring is light(easy to pull the slide back)but I like it that way and have not had a problem.The only malfunctions I've had were with Winclear ammo.Their 9mm is pretty unreliable and inconsistant.Taurus has a lifetime deal,so I'd email them and see what they say..www.tuarususa.com
I call mine the poor man's Baretta,but it out shoots my buddy's Elite....:cool: