Tavor problem

[Cocked&Locked]

I have a rifle that I had switched a wrong handed bolt for a correct handed bolt a couple of years ago. I recall that when I finally had the job done to my satisfaction, I set it away.
I'm pretty sure I would have tested dry fire function before storing it.

Today I got the rifle out and discovered that the hammer will not drop. The cocking handle moves just fine, and the hammer is for sure cocked (I took the hammer module out to check).
But pulling the trigger does nothing. That is, the trigger will move back what feels like the normal distance with the switch on "R", but nothing happens.

Any ideas?

 

[CODFan]

There is a bar that connects the trigger to the trigger pack.

Rare, but ensure it is seated properly.

OEM trigger pack? And you just changed out the bolt head correct and not the BCG?

 

[Cocked&Locked]

There is a bar that connects the trigger to the trigger pack.

Rare, but ensure it is seated properly.

OEM trigger pack? And you just changed out the bolt head correct and not the BCG?

Yes, I only changed the bolt. And of course disassembled and assembled everything necessary to to that. Everything OEM just like before.

 

[Cocked&Locked]

I just discovered something else. I removed the trigger pack, pressed what appears to be a disconnector lever, and the hammer rose up a small amount. I reinstalled the trigger pack, and the rifle dry fired properly.
Pulled the charging handle, and just like before, the hammer will not fall.

 

[CODFan]

So it is a Canadian trigger pack.

I recall having a similar issue when using that trigger pack with US model Parts installed.

Was some time ago so need to think about it. But I do recall the after market trigger / US model trigger fixed the issue immediately.

 

[HibouAttentif]

Can you put the old bolt handle back to see if the gun works with the charging handle on the left side?
Denis

 

[TV-PressPass]

It sounds like your bolt may not be seating fully when you dry fire.

This often happens if you gently ride the charging handle forward.

Pull it all the way to the rear, then let it fly home. Yes it’s noisy, but you’re not going to hurt the gun, remember it’s made to work with tiny focussed explosions inside it.

Then try your dry fire routine.

We can set up a call this week if you want a practiced hand on the line while you try different components.

 

[Cocked&Locked]

Can you put the old bolt handle back to see if the gun works with the charging handle on the left side?
Denis

You have, I think, put me on the right track the more I think about it. I'll continue to do some checking.
My guess at the moment is the disconnector is not being tripped with all the bolt carrier switched over to RH ejection.

 

[Cocked&Locked]

It sounds like your bolt may not be seating fully when you dry fire.

This often happens if you gently ride the charging handle forward.

Pull it all the way to the rear, then let it fly home. Yes it’s noisy, but you’re not going to hurt the gun, remember it’s made to work with tiny focussed explosions inside it.

Then try your dry fire routine.

We can set up a call this week if you want a practiced hand on the line while you try different components.

SOLVED!!!

I thought I let the charging handle go with adequate force, but I did not!
I let it slam hard like you said, and the problem has disappeared!

Thank you everyone for your help. I learned a bunch of things with your assistance.

 

[TV-PressPass]

SOLVED!!!

I thought I let the charging handle go with adequate force, but I did not!
I let it slam hard like you said, and the problem has disappeared!

Thank you everyone for your help. I learned a bunch of things with your assistance.

Glad to hear it. You’re not the first!

 

[B]

Glad to hear it. You’re not the first!

Definitely not, I had the same issue with an early TAR-21. Despite the price tag the guns should not be babied.