New to me pistol...problems and solutions

[acloco]

Have been looking for a double action revolver in 22 rimfire to purchase for teaching NRA and concealed carry classes without breaking the bank either.

Found a stainless Taurus model 94 at a gunshop 2.5 hours east of here for $300. Wow...perfect. I have a couple other Taurus revolvers and have enjoyed them. Convinced myself this would be a perfect addition.

Of course, a person does not get to test fire prior to buying....and now you almost know the rest of the story.

Cylinder would not rotate everytime with rounds or empty cases loaded in the cylinder. Ended up being two problems. Bushing on the cylinder was turned around....and....the firing pin spring was broken - one coil. So, with the bushing flipped, the cylinder was too close to the barrel and the firing pin would catch on the fired round or in between two rounds.

Glad I did not have to send this back.

[TwentyBore]

My first used gun purchase, long ago, went the same way, I got stuck with a gun that didn't entirely work, and by the time I paid to to have it repaired, I would have been into it more than brand-new. Needless to say, I learned my lessons really quick about buying used guns.

Fast forward to more recent times, and I have purchased a used gun, but gave it a VERY thorough work-over, and put a good amount of ammo through it before I went ahead - and even then, I wouldn't have done it except it was a very good deal.

[Jim White]

Good points about looking revolvers over throughly. Never been inside one of them, I'd imagine it can be pain, especially if the timing is off.

Auto-loaders are the same way and don't over look lever actions either, I've seen some problem childs with those too.

Jim

[acloco]

....and it is probably about a 50/50 chance that the dealer whom accepted the trade in, does not know they have a bum firearm on their hands either.

[TwentyBore]

Auto-loaders are the same way and don't over look lever actions either, I've seen some problem childs with those too.

Jim

The bad one that I got was, of all things, a pump shotgun. While the action would "lock up" upon closing, it would not fire reliably unless you pushed firmly forward on the forearm while firing.

[Gleedaniel13]

The bad one that I got was, of all things, a pump shotgun. While the action would "lock up" upon closing, it would not fire reliably unless you pushed firmly forward on the forearm while firing.

Because of this I know we have a lot of things learned. As much as possible buy brand new guns. If ever you will buy the used one then try to check it before purchasing.

[futuretrades]

Buying new, I think is a better way to go. But consider this, one of my shooting buddies bought a brand new S&W revolver in .22cal. Don't recall the model #, but was an 8 shot if I am not mistaken. The first one he got had major problems with cylinder alighnment. Cylinder would drag and scuff just on 1 side of it. Sent it back to S&W for repair. S&W told my buddy that this particular revolver had to be destroyed, as in not repairable. They sent a new gun to the dealer he bought the original from. Here in the Republic of Kalifornia he had pay the fees a second time AND wait 10 days again to pick it up. He did go out and shoot the new gun, and it had similar problems. Called S&W a 2nd time. They said to return the gun to dealer, but the dealer would not take the gun back because it was the responsibility of S&W to take care of warranty work. Between him and myself, we own around 14 different models of S&W guns. Needles to say, neither one of us will ever buy another S&W shooting product. Seems like any and all quality control is gone from a lot of manufacturers in this country!