[Archer92]

Got a question, I have a Taurus 85 UL SS 2" bbl, removed side plate to oil internals to help with helluva trigger pull, now cylinder won't spin when trigger is depressed. Removed cylinder cleaned well.I need some help please!! Don't know what went wrong. :???:

 

[BigSkiff]

Make sure you've got the screws back in the right holes. The screws are not all the same length.

 

[Archer92]

It does it even with the screws out, and the cover just put into place. Kind of clunky action now, not smooth as it used to be. Checed firing pin, springs, pins... everything seems to be as it should. This model is one with "lock" mechanism on hammer, if that makes a differenceDrivin me nuts, just wanted to lube the internal parts, see if I could get the trigger pull to loosen up some.

 

[texastaurusguy]

Did you put the plunger AND spring back into the gun, as shown in picture 1 ? Sounds like something is missing.

 

[Archer92]

I sure did. Checked pics against gun several times to make sure everything was there. It has got to be something stupid. I asked gunsmith at Gander Mountain what it could be said it sounds like "safety bar" wasn't in proper place. Honestly I don't know what/where that is either. I usually have these types of problems they're not standard and generally puzzle people. Glad to see I haven't lost my touch, lol.

 

[Archer92]

Anyone have an idea what gunsmith was talking about "safety bar"? I've never seen that in a revolver.

 

[chicharrones]

The gunsmith probably means the transfer bar. That is the revolver's internal safety. When the trigger is pulled, the transfer bar transfers the hammer strike to to the firing pin. If the hammer falls without the trigger being held back, the transfer bar doesn't line up with the firing pin allowing the hammer strike to reach the firing pin. This is what makes a Taurus revolver drop safe. Other revolver brands may have a different device called a hammer block.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_(firearms)#Transfer_bar

Check out the pics closely again for the location of the transfer bar. In photo 5 it is item D. Also, look at the last photo of how it fits with the hand and hand pin.

 

[14er]

Cooper,

I finally got my side plate back on by filing a hair off of the side plate to fit, not sure why this was needed but it worked! Thanks..

 

[58quack]

Great post! This will really help. How much of a difference are the old model 66 revolvers from this model anyone? I did not want to disassemble without a detailed instructions.

 

[chicharrones]

I don't have a 66 to compare. It is easy to pop off the side plate to see the innards without going further in the disassembly process. Let us know what you find, please!

Welcome to Taurus Armed!

 

[sinsaba]

I can't believe it. I've owned a pair of Taurus revolvers for a good 4 years now and I've never heard of this site. I am so glad I did. I just want to say thank you for going to the trouble of making this guide and posting it. It even worked for my Taurus Tracker in .357

 

[ToniDaTyga]

Those are fantastic pics! i was comparing them to the schematic. i was wondering how I could improve the trigger pull on my 85 snubbie. It's horrible.

 

[BigSkiff]

Those are fantastic pics! i was comparing them to the schematic. i was wondering how I could improve the trigger pull on my 85 snubbie. It's horrible.

Is the trigger just a heavy pull or does it have other problems; too much take up, over travel, or feels gritty?

 

[texastaurusguy]

You might look into a set of Woolf springs - they sell one for the model 85 that gives the gun a lighter double action pull. You need to test it thoroughly though, just to be sure that you don't encounter any light strike problems.

By test it, I of course mean run rounds through the gun. :shooter:

 

[ToniDaTyga]

It feels heavy and gritty.

 

[texastaurusguy]

Sometimes just dry firing a few hundred times will help make that go away. You probably want to buy some snap caps if you decide to do that though.

 

[BigSkiff]

It feels heavy and gritty.

How old is this gun?

 

[ToniDaTyga]

How old is this gun?

Sorry I haven't been on here in a while. It's about a year old. It was my first revolver and once i took it to the range, I realized shooting it wasn't very pleasant. When I got my Ruger SP101 and felt how nice the trigger pull was, I new that the Taurus would need some work.

 

[chicharrones]

Dry firing with snap caps can help any lightly used or new gun. After lots of dry firing and actual firing, my 2008 issue Taurus 85UL has a much sweeter trigger than my 17 year old Ruger GP100. That's in both double action and single action.

The single action on that Taurus is almost like pulling the trigger on an old hunting rifle.

 

[ToniDaTyga]

Thanks. I will try that. Is it ok to use empty shells in the cylinder to dry fire with?