So I went to the range today and traded a few of my less loved pistols, a sd9ve and norinco m93 for a blued taurus 629 in .357. this is my first revolver and I'm just wandering if anyone who owns one can give me any feedback on it, or things to look out for. Is this a good revolver did I make a good trade? It's in very good condition and I'm pretty stoked to shoot it.
Taurus 689 .357
- Thread starter Gmoney47
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You did well.
I have one and it has developed a flaw. When I hit the ejector rod it pushes the cylinder off the shaft.
I think this comes from hot loads that were sticky, leading to excessive pounding on the ejector.
Other than that, it has been an excellent revolver I have shot a lot.
I have one and it has developed a flaw. When I hit the ejector rod it pushes the cylinder off the shaft.
I think this comes from hot loads that were sticky, leading to excessive pounding on the ejector.
Other than that, it has been an excellent revolver I have shot a lot.
Ok great thanks, that's good to know. I heard some revolvers need to be tuned at intervals to adjust the cycling or timing or something, sorry if that terminology is bad, I'm just a revolver noob. Is that true though, do they need tune ups, or do you just keep shooting them unless they have an issue? Also is there a part source that anyone is aware of or are you sol if something breaks?
As a revolver neub you have to lean to be gentle with the cylinder. It is heavy and can cause bending of the yoke and shaft if it is flipped open and closed. Gently push in both directions.
Other than that, shoot until something breaks or it develops an issue, like excessive lead shaving.
Other than that, shoot until something breaks or it develops an issue, like excessive lead shaving.
I’ve had a couple Taurus and a couple Rossi revolvers. You should look up on YouTube on how to check the timing of a revolver. I have found the Brazilian Revolvers to be rougher quality than other brands but very shootable and nice looking. Just make sure their timing is ok.
Slowly #### the hammer while dragging your finger on the cylinder and note the bolt that drops into the frame to allow the cylinder to rotate and lands back on the cylinder as it turns. If that bolt doesn’t click back into the cylinder before the hammer reaches the fully cocked position in single action or drops in double action you’ll want to get it fixed. Unfortunately parts are very difficult to obtain if there is something that needs replacing.
Slowly #### the hammer while dragging your finger on the cylinder and note the bolt that drops into the frame to allow the cylinder to rotate and lands back on the cylinder as it turns. If that bolt doesn’t click back into the cylinder before the hammer reaches the fully cocked position in single action or drops in double action you’ll want to get it fixed. Unfortunately parts are very difficult to obtain if there is something that needs replacing.
Awesome thanks for this! I hope it's good since I already own it now. Looks like low rounds through it to me, so here's to hoping everything is fine on it
