[RojoTheRed]

I have had my 840C for a month and a half, and have cycled about 300 rounds through it. It is now shooting 6" low, from 12 feet! I have benched it and it continues to shoot drastically low! I have no choice but to enter the sloooow train of sending it back for a warrenty repair. I loved the feel of this pistol from the moment that I picked it up, so I don't mind having it repaired, but I am concerned about what is causing this issue. Has anyone else experienced this same problem, and does anyone have an explaination for this problem? I would really be thankful for any input on this problem. Thanx in advance.

 

[glenwolde]

What ammo have you been shooting?

 

[btleslie]

Are shooting with the traditional 6 o'clock hold most of us were taught? Most Taurus guns aim to the center of the dot on the front sight.

 

[Camo]

Well if you have at a bench rest and still shooting that low at 12 ft I think a trip to Miami is needed.

 

[brojohn]

Wow.....IMO..the 800's are Taurus' best poly frame guns.
If you has said 740 or 140 and not mentioned bench rest, I would have said you are not alone.....but the 840 has a very different trigger. I can not imagine what is wrong.

When you say "bench rest"....you mean you are resting the frame/barrel end and not the grip- right?

 

[RojoTheRed]

840c issues

I am shooting federal 180gr and also pmc 165gr factory loads. the drop is consistant on both.

 

[RojoTheRed]

Yes, that's my normal shooting hold, taught by my Dad and the U.S. Army

 

[RojoTheRed]

I do believe that I might be "benching" the grip area along with the entire gun/hands. I will definately retry this benching method before I do anything. Thanx

 

[RojoTheRed]

I have noticed that a .030 gap has appeared between the top of the muzzle and the 12:00 position of the muzzle-hole on the slide. This was not present when I first got the gun.

 

[RojoTheRed]

I have noticed that a .030 gap has formed between the 12:00 position of the muzzle and the 12:00 position of the muzzle-hole of the slide. This gap was not there when I first got the gun.

 

[youngandfree]

If you are using a 6 O'clock hold, that is most likely your problem. Taurus guns are set to cover the bull with the front dot. Try that again and report back.

 

[RojoTheRed]

Thank you Thank you Thank you! I change my hold and lifted every shot to the paper. I feel kind've foolish, that such a small change almost had me sending this beaut to Miami. This is a great site and it's people like you that make it great. Thanx again!

 

[G8R8U2]

Glad you got it resolved without needing to temporarily lose your gun.

 

[RojoTheRed]

Yes, my whole attitude towards this gun has changed back to reason that I bought it. The most comfortable CC that I got my hands on. This includes the M&P series.