TC HOTSHOT misfiring issues

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Hey guys,

I am looking to find some sort of fix to an issue I am having with a TC hotshot misfiring. Seems to be the norm with these guns apparently. Looks to be that the firing pin is too short on them to consistently ignite the primer. Well from what I have read it is actually the receiver that is too thick? However the firing pin being longer will fix the problem. I'm wondering if anyone has made, or sourced a newer longer one? I have read a thread from the net about a guy making a crude one out of a drill bit. But cant seem to find a real one. What did you do with yours to fix the issue?
Any help will be appreciated
thanks,
jdman
 
I also had the same issue a few years ago but I was lucky enough to be able to take mine back and exchange it for another one.

My new one has been flawless.

Is this why they are discontinued? I would like to pick up another one or two.. Best guns for kids IMO.
 
t/c has a problem with the hammer spring not being strong enough ..remove plastic cap on the bottom of the pistol grip ..remove stock and change for a heavier hammer spring ..

Before the firing pin can indent the primer, there has to be a stopping point in the chamber to support the case against the blow of the primer. This is often referred to as a "headspace point," ie, that point that stops the cartridge from moving forward.

It takes energy to move not only the mass of the cartridge forward, but also the mass of the extractor along with friction from the extractor spring.

The energy lost to moving the case forward is not available to dent the primer and may result in an insufficient amount of energy remaining to reliably fire the primer. Thus the shooter gets a misfire.
 
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I have a hotshot too and it was having a mis fire issue too. Found the firing pin was broke in two pieces. The small tip had broke off the bigger body of the pin. Found a guy on the net who made one out of a drill bit. So I tried this too. It took me about 1.5 hours and all I used was a cordless drill and a good quality hand file. Or you can find a new firing pin from a gun smith..
If you take it apart be careful. There is a few very tiny parts in there.. Dismantle on a white sheet or something.
 
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conrad01 said:
I have a hotshot too and it was having a mis fire issue too. Found the firing pin was broke in two pieces. The small tip had broke off the bigger body of the pin. Found a guy on the net who made one out of a drill bit. So I tried this too. It took me about 1.5 hours and all I used was a cordless drill and a good quality hand file. Or you can find a new firing pin from a gun smith..
If you take it apart be careful. There is a few very tiny parts in there.. Dismantle on a white sheet or something.
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You aren't kidding about being careful and small parts, just changed the hammer spring in mine and spent a long time on the kitchen floor looking for pieces. Got it done though
 
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