Gunsmithing Revolver question

[fxdwgkd]

Friend of mine bought this taurus sight unseen. Barrel is "cocked" to the side a bit. Can see the machining does not line up and front sight is off center. I am unfamiliar with how these are put together. Can it be put into vise a squared up?

 

[WhiteDingo]

It can be done, but I strongly recommend an action wrench to fit the frame. I've seen more than one revolver frame "twisted", from improper support while trying to move the barrel.

 

[powerspc]

Out of nothing other than idle curiosity; can it be safely fired like that?

 

[GH41]

It can be done, but I strongly recommend an action wrench to fit the frame. I've seen more than one revolver frame "twisted", from improper support while trying to move the barrel.

I have seen more than a few with the frame cracked from not using the proper fixture. If that barrel is tight where it is you probably need to dust off the shoulder with a lathe. That is if you can get it off.. Stainless on stainless.... That could be the reason it stopped where it did.

 

[WhiteDingo]

Out of nothing other than idle curiosity; can it be safely fired like that?

It's probably fine to shoot as-is, assuming the barrel/cylinder gap is appropriate and the cylinder is in time. There will likely be an offset in the rear sight (assuming it's adjustable) to account for the off center front sight.

 

[fxdwgkd]

Have no idea if it fires, is a 357 and he has no ammo for it. Thanks for the info.

 

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it a taurus.....so chances are it came that way from the factory, and they did it intentionally as a way to zero the gun or set the cylinder gap.


its not uncommon for cheaper revolvers ( and even some smiths) to come from the factory with canted barrels.

 

[BullGear]

Try sending it back to Taurus. He can ship it directly to them and they will ship right back without going through an FFL.

 

[Texasflyer]

Taurus has a lifetime buyer transferable warranty. I dont like their guns, but i like the way they stand by what they make. Just send it back for repairs.

 

[fxdwgkd]

Had no idea they offered that, thanks. Will pass the info along