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New member, question for PT140 slide cap
Hello all, recently purchased my wife a MilPro PT140. Took it to the range to break it in, the Slide Cap popped off, part number 1.15 I believe, just happened to land in the ammo container where she saw it. It covers the green plastic end of the firing pin mechanism, doesn't look to be broken anywhere, however, when you push it back on, it is easily removed with a little wiggle and obviously popped off again after being replaced and the gun being fired. Has anyone else had this problem? or know whats going on? Thought I would ask here prior to testing the Taurus Customer Service. Thanks.
Hello all, recently purchased my wife a MilPro PT140. Took it to the range to break it in, the Slide Cap popped off, part number 1.15 I believe, just happened to land in the ammo container where she saw it. It covers the green plastic end of the firing pin mechanism, doesn't look to be broken anywhere, however, when you push it back on, it is easily removed with a little wiggle and obviously popped off again after being replaced and the gun being fired. Has anyone else had this problem? or know whats going on? Thought I would ask here prior to testing the Taurus Customer Service. Thanks.
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Re: New member, question for PT140 slide cap
Just call CS, and explain what happened. It's probably sprung. I think they'll send you a new one.
Just call CS, and explain what happened. It's probably sprung. I think they'll send you a new one.
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Re: New member, question for PT140 slide cap
sorry here is the thread.
http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/index.php?topic=81.msg344#msg344
this thread showed how to remove it, the clip is gone, oh well, CS it is. Side note, this think is a beast, I'm picking up the 145 in a couple of weeks.
sorry here is the thread.
http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/index.php?topic=81.msg344#msg344
this thread showed how to remove it, the clip is gone, oh well, CS it is. Side note, this think is a beast, I'm picking up the 145 in a couple of weeks.
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Re: New member, question for PT140 slide cap
You realize, the pistol will function just fine without the plug. It is only a dust cover.
You realize, the pistol will function just fine without the plug. It is only a dust cover.
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Re: New member, question for PT140 slide cap
We’re mighty glad to welcome you to the forum!
You will find TaurusArmed.net to be chock full of helpful information, staffed by wise moderators, and frequented by knowledgeable and friendly Taurus guys and gals who don't mind sharing their experiences with you.
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We’re mighty glad to welcome you to the forum!
You will find TaurusArmed.net to be chock full of helpful information, staffed by wise moderators, and frequented by knowledgeable and friendly Taurus guys and gals who don't mind sharing their experiences with you.
Enjoy the forum!
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Re: New member, question for PT140 slide cap
You must fabricate a "duct tape dust cover" .
j/k
Welcome aboard .
You must fabricate a "duct tape dust cover" .
j/k
Welcome aboard .
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Re: Mil Pro slide cap question
this is an old post but the slide cap on my Pro145, 3rd. generation, came off during my initial firing and has not been seen since... is this a major problem or has anyone else lost their ............. "slide cap" and how do I keep the next one... assuming I can order or get another... to stay on... or do I actually need it??????????????
I think I am identifying the proper part number.... it is shown as item... 1.15 in the parts list.... "slide cap".
this is an old post but the slide cap on my Pro145, 3rd. generation, came off during my initial firing and has not been seen since... is this a major problem or has anyone else lost their ............. "slide cap" and how do I keep the next one... assuming I can order or get another... to stay on... or do I actually need it??????????????
I think I am identifying the proper part number.... it is shown as item... 1.15 in the parts list.... "slide cap".
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Re: New member, question for PT140 slide cap
duck tape... duct tape... uh............ somehow I want the real deal... but if it ain't needed... well, just leave it off.... yeah, I know, this was an old post... but I just experience the problem... I am sure others have had the same deal... oh, well... I still like the gun...............
BTW... VCU just beat Kansas......... go figure and UK just beat UNC............... Go Blue and horahhhh VCU.... I would sure like to see UK and VCU in the final.... sorry, got carried away..........
duck tape... duct tape... uh............ somehow I want the real deal... but if it ain't needed... well, just leave it off.... yeah, I know, this was an old post... but I just experience the problem... I am sure others have had the same deal... oh, well... I still like the gun...............
BTW... VCU just beat Kansas......... go figure and UK just beat UNC............... Go Blue and horahhhh VCU.... I would sure like to see UK and VCU in the final.... sorry, got carried away..........
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Re: Mil Pro slide cap question
I ordered three, along with a few other parts. What came sticks out about 3/16 in. I'd like to saw it off and smooth to fit but I'm sure I'll mess up the slide and I'd rather not. It covers the striker and doesn't interfere so I haven't done anything.
I ordered three, along with a few other parts. What came sticks out about 3/16 in. I'd like to saw it off and smooth to fit but I'm sure I'll mess up the slide and I'd rather not. It covers the striker and doesn't interfere so I haven't done anything.
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Re: New member, question for PT140 slide cap
Mine kept popping them off, and I noticed when I looked at it from the back the cap was sitting at an angle to the slide. Further examination revealed that the firing pin stop was sitting at a slight angle, the bottom of which was causing the cap to also sit at an angle. If you notice the mini frame has a groove in it that allows clearance for the plug, and with it sitting at an angle the corner at the top of the groove was able to make contact with the bottom of the cap, knocking it out. I ground the bottom of my firing pin stop so it would sit level at the bottom when installed, and put a little angle on it so it would catch the cap better. That keeps it away from the 'groove corner' and now it stays put. JAT
Mine kept popping them off, and I noticed when I looked at it from the back the cap was sitting at an angle to the slide. Further examination revealed that the firing pin stop was sitting at a slight angle, the bottom of which was causing the cap to also sit at an angle. If you notice the mini frame has a groove in it that allows clearance for the plug, and with it sitting at an angle the corner at the top of the groove was able to make contact with the bottom of the cap, knocking it out. I ground the bottom of my firing pin stop so it would sit level at the bottom when installed, and put a little angle on it so it would catch the cap better. That keeps it away from the 'groove corner' and now it stays put. JAT
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