Firing pin spring problem

tuckerdog1 · April 26, 2007, 05:27 PM

The firing pin on my Taurus 605 seems to have a problem with the spring. The pin will protrude out of the frame if I tilt the gun forward.
I took it apart to the point I removed the retaining pin for the firing pin, but it won't come out. Don't want to be forcing things, so I haven't been getting too aggressive about it. It seems like it should just drop out when I tilt it back.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Tuckerdog1

James K · April 27, 2007, 08:41 PM

IIRC, that firing pin uses a cross-pin retainer, not a bushing, so the pin should come out when the cross pin is removed.

If the spring is broken, it may be jamming the pin in place. Try using a long rod (piece of coat hanger, or a piece of spring wire) inserted down the barrel and into the firing pin hole. Make sure it is small enough not to enlarge the hole. Then just push or tap it and see if the firing pin comes out.

Jim

April 26, 2007, 05:27 PM	#1
tuckerdog1 Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 281	Firing pin spring problem The firing pin on my Taurus 605 seems to have a problem with the spring. The pin will protrude out of the frame if I tilt the gun forward. I took it apart to the point I removed the retaining pin for the firing pin, but it won't come out. Don't want to be forcing things, so I haven't been getting too aggressive about it. It seems like it should just drop out when I tilt it back. Any suggestions? Thanks, Tuckerdog1 __________________ Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. - Henry Louis Mencken

April 27, 2007, 08:41 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	IIRC, that firing pin uses a cross-pin retainer, not a bushing, so the pin should come out when the cross pin is removed. If the spring is broken, it may be jamming the pin in place. Try using a long rod (piece of coat hanger, or a piece of spring wire) inserted down the barrel and into the firing pin hole. Make sure it is small enough not to enlarge the hole. Then just push or tap it and see if the firing pin comes out. Jim