[Uncle Alvah]

I have a 970 Tracker .22 that is about one year old and has perhaps 200-300 rounds thru it. It has developed a problem bringing the cartridge into the area in front of the firing pin. If you load a single cartridge and cock and release the action until that cartridge comes into the frame, it will jam at that point, almost as if the cartridge rim were protrouding and catching. However, if the round is loaded, cylinder closed, and the hammer withdrawn to the point where the cylinder is "free", it will spin easily with no bind or catching whatsoever. But mechanicaly cycling the action to the point of a round entering the frame is a jam everytime. ???????????

[Erich]

Well, here's where that lifetime warranty comes in handy!

[braindead0]

Yup, contact Taurus USA....should have phone number in your manual or check their website.

[Uncle Alvah]

Nah, there can't be that much too it! I HATE shipping guns, or most anything else for that matter, back!!! Maybe if I decide to wait awhile it will just start working.......... :banghead:

[Uncle Alvah]

The cartridge rim is hanging up on the firing pin. If I hold the gun vertically, give the butt a couple "settling" thumps and cycle it the action works. I might mention I'm about 650 miles from my books or tools!

[Uncle Alvah]

I'm thinking maybe the firing pin spring is off or broken or something. Kind of hard to see much on the on-line diagram I found. They identify the pin and the spring but I can't tell much from the pic as to how they work and fit with each other.

[VictorLouis]

ask Taurus if they will cover the $35-$40 shipping and insurance to send the gun back to them for their warranty attention.

[Old Fuff]

It sounds like a "mashed" firing pin spring - sometimes caused by dry-firing on empty chambers. Anyway, I don't think it's hard to replace. The firing pin is cross-pined in place and you should be able to see it after you remove the sideplate.

(Edit to add). The spring goes on the front end of the firing pin.

[TBeck]

I've always thought Taurus revolvers could use more springs, especially in the cylinder/crane assembly. :D

Taurus can be real sticky about their warranty. If somebody else does the repair work it might void the warranty.

[topgun0467]

The problem I am having with my Tuarus Tracker 970 .22lr is that the pin in the ejector gets stuck after 100 rounds and the cylinder will not lock in place.. It looks like somehow the gun powder finds way in the cylinder pin hole an jams it.... Is anyone else is having this problem?? I called Taurus and I am getting the run around from them.... They are telling me that I need to clean it..... I do not feel this should be happening after 100 rounds.... Can anyonehelp or any tricks out there that will prevent this from happening??:(

[Old Fuff]

topgun0467:

It is possible that the ammunition is at fault, because some brands leave more lubricant (.22 bullets are greased or waxed on the outside) and powder fouling then others do. If you haven't done so, try switching to some different rounds.

On the other hand, it is equally possible that there are some metal chips, left behind from the manufacturing process, inside the cylinder.

So that advice to clean the cylinder is good, but I think that they, not you should do it. Of course you can take the gun to a local gunsmith, but be sure HE KNOWS how to take this particular make and model of revolver apart, otherwise you may end up with some more serious problems.

[Master Blaster]

When you eject the empties do you point the guns muzzle up and then hit the ejector rod???????

If you dont do this burned powder residue or unburned flakes can get under the ejector star. That will prevent the cylinder from closing and locking in place.

That can happen on any manufacturer's revolver.

[charliemopic]

topgun0467:

It is possible that the ammunition is at fault, because some brands leave more lubricant (.22 bullets are greased or waxed on the outside) and powder fouling then others do. If you haven't done so, try switching to some different rounds.

On the other hand, it is equally possible that there are some metal chips, left behind from the manufacturing process, inside the cylinder.

So that advice to clean the cylinder is good, but I think that they, not you should do it. Of course you can take the gun to a local gunsmith, but be sure HE KNOWS how to take this particular make and model of revolver apart, otherwise you may end up with some more serious problems.

Nov. 2005 I bought a new Taurus Tracker model 627, .357 magnum. While dry firing with snap caps the D/A trigger felt and sounded gritty. So before shooting it I sprayed Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber into the action. While doing this I held the gun so the liquid Gun Scrubber could wash thru the action then drain into a clean white paper towel. After the Gun Scrubber evaporated from the paper towel it revealed tiny bits of foreign matter that looked like filthy-over used machining lube and tiny metallic particles. I then sprayed Break Free CLP into the action...the D/A trigger still felt gritty.
After about 250 rounds I removed the side cover and found an unpleasant surprise!
Go to this post: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=172985
to see a pic of what I found. Also there is a couple pics of 'boogered up' rifling at the factory porting near the muzzel.
These pics are of the above mentioned Taurus Tracker.
Now I have a 50/50 mix of .38Special/.357magnum thru it with no functional or reliability issues.
.22LR Ammunition?.....
I also have and shoot regularly a .22LR rifle and Ruger SingleSix .22LR/.22WMR single action revolver that the wife & I both like alot. We buy 22LR ammo in the 550 round 'FEDERAL Value Pack' from Walmart for under $10 and it shoots perdy clean-for a rimfire. Then we tried Remington .22LR Value Pack and eeegadds, terrible!! I have an excellent condtion 1959 vintage Remington model 572 Lightweight pump action rifle and it didn't take long before the action was gummed up perdy good. The Remington even feels sticky to touch where the Federal ammo is clean.

[topgun0467]

topgun0467:

It is possible that the ammunition is at fault, because some brands leave more lubricant (.22 bullets are greased or waxed on the outside) and powder fouling then others do. If you haven't done so, try switching to some different rounds.

On the other hand, it is equally possible that there are some metal chips, left behind from the manufacturing process, inside the cylinder.

So that advice to clean the cylinder is good, but I think that they, not you should do it. Of course you can take the gun to a local gunsmith, but be sure HE KNOWS how to take this particular make and model of revolver apart, otherwise you may end up with some more serious problems.

[topgun0467]

Well
I have tried a few other manufactors CCI, Wolf, Remington, Federal.... and they all seem to be the same.... after 200 rounds it sticks..... The Gun shoots nice and groups nice but the only problem I am having is sticking... Once I clean it works great and then again after 200 or so rounds it does the same thing......

[jsr5]

Trade it for a Ruger that's how I solved my Taurus troubles. Their customer service and gunsmithing is abysmal and their quality seems to be dropping back to saturday night special status.

[Old Fuff]

Topgun 0467:

Measure the cylinder/barrel gap with a feeler guage. It may be too tight after they cylinder face and barrel through get leaded up a bit.