Taurus 94 / Wolf Spring kit

Pahoo · August 31, 2013, 03:53 PM

About six month ago, I purchased an Taurus 94, 7-shot, .22. The fella did not want it because of the heavy hammer that was difficult to aim and shoot well on single action and worse on double action. In fact, he hated it and just wanted to get rid of the "thing". ......

I tried working with it and it was not pleasant. I then remembered that I had a Wolf spring kit that I bought for an 85, that I no longer own. I thought what have I got to lose. The hammer spring is rated as a 9-LB. To my surprise, it fit just fine. Pulled a bullets off some LR cartridges dumped the powder out, told the wife I was going to make some noise and it shot just fine. Really made a big improvement and that will be the trainer or usage, for my wife. Range-time, is in order and as the kids would say; .... Sweet !!!

Be Safe !!!

gav1230 · August 31, 2013, 07:15 PM

Couldn't a light hammer spring cause reliability problems with rimfire ammo?

Pahoo · August 31, 2013, 07:36 PM

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Couldn't a light hammer spring cause reliability problems with rimfire ammo?

It certainly could and you have one of these 94's, you will probably discover that the OEM is very strong when compared to other similar revolvers. I have only shot seven blank of bulk Federal with good results. Do you have a 94? ..

Be Safe !!

**Aguila Blanca** · August 31, 2013, 07:49 PM

The old, printed copy of Wolff's catalog lists a spring kit for the model 94 -- the same kit that fits several other revolvers built on the same frame. The web site does NOT list anything for the Model 94. I have a 94 and IMHO it was totally intolerable as it came from the factory. The spring kit didn't exactly make it "sweet," but it did make it tolerable. I used both the replacement hammer spring and the lighter of the two trigger return springs.

Sevens · August 31, 2013, 09:22 PM

I have a buddy who took in a used Taurus 94.

He went inside and did a lot of work and he complained endlessly about what he found in there and told me to "kick him in the yamsack if he ever considered buying another Taurus revolver"

, but I do sense a lot of pride from him that he took a very unhappy, unhealthy revolver and he put a lot of time & effort to make it far more usable.

**Aguila Blanca** · August 31, 2013, 10:15 PM

Yeah, they're not pretty under the hood.

weblance · August 31, 2013, 10:49 PM

I used the factory mainspring from my 905(9mm Taurus revolver)in my 94 and a Wolff Trigger return spring. Its much better, and reliability is still 100%. Its not a light trigger by any means, but in SA, its nice. Now if I could fix the lockup, and polish out all the machining gouges in the chambers, I would be happy. I wont recommend a 94 to anyone who asks. The Charter Arms Pathfinder is much nicer, excellent lockup, and a decent trigger... and Made in the USA.

artoo · September 1, 2013, 01:51 AM

The partial answer to the 94 problem is to dry fire practice with .22lrf snap caps from Tipton http://www.midwayusa.com/product/360...-package-of-25 or use #4 sheetrock anchors.

Dry firing 500-1000 repetitions, not all at one time obviously, will smooth and lighten the trigger pull out. Remington oil helped as well with a squirt into the action.

The Wolff spring work for some, but do not do that for many. I'm one of those. I tried the spring change and got too many misfires and light hits so the switch was made back to the full power springs.

This is part and parcel of the whole package for most if not all .22lrf revolvers. This is true for most .22lrf revolvers.

The primer needs a healthy whack to set it off.

I had an older 94 and traded up for a newer one with the underlug.

My 94 is my understudy gun to the larger centerfire revolvers.

I went out and purchased a Taurus 990 as well. The 990 and 900 series Taurus revolvers have a better all around trigger pull than the smaller 94 and other revolvers of their ilk.

I've got a Taurus 991 in .22WRM on tap as well. www.speed-beez.com makes speedloaders for these.

Pahoo · September 1, 2013, 11:01 AM

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Pahoo · September 1, 2013, 11:02 AM

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The spring kit didn't exactly make it "sweet," but it did make it tolerable.

I was just happy to have an improvement over the OEM spring. I can comfortably shoot this now. ....

I'm also thinking about about grinding off a half or full turn. They are so easy to work on....

Be Safe !!!

August 31, 2013, 03:53 PM	#1
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Taurus 94 / Wolf Spring kit About six month ago, I purchased an Taurus 94, 7-shot, .22. The fella did not want it because of the heavy hammer that was difficult to aim and shoot well on single action and worse on double action. In fact, he hated it and just wanted to get rid of the "thing". ...... I tried working with it and it was not pleasant. I then remembered that I had a Wolf spring kit that I bought for an 85, that I no longer own. I thought what have I got to lose. The hammer spring is rated as a 9-LB. To my surprise, it fit just fine. Pulled a bullets off some LR cartridges dumped the powder out, told the wife I was going to make some noise and it shot just fine. Really made a big improvement and that will be the trainer or usage, for my wife. Range-time, is in order and as the kids would say; .... Sweet !!! Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

August 31, 2013, 09:22 PM	#5
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I have a buddy who took in a used Taurus 94. He went inside and did a lot of work and he complained endlessly about what he found in there and told me to "kick him in the yamsack if he ever considered buying another Taurus revolver" , but I do sense a lot of pride from him that he took a very unhappy, unhealthy revolver and he put a lot of time & effort to make it far more usable. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

September 1, 2013, 01:51 AM	#8
artoo Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2012 Posts: 155	The partial answer to the 94 problem is to dry fire practice with .22lrf snap caps from Tipton http://www.midwayusa.com/product/360...-package-of-25 or use #4 sheetrock anchors. Dry firing 500-1000 repetitions, not all at one time obviously, will smooth and lighten the trigger pull out. Remington oil helped as well with a squirt into the action. The Wolff spring work for some, but do not do that for many. I'm one of those. I tried the spring change and got too many misfires and light hits so the switch was made back to the full power springs. This is part and parcel of the whole package for most if not all .22lrf revolvers. This is true for most .22lrf revolvers. The primer needs a healthy whack to set it off. I had an older 94 and traded up for a newer one with the underlug. My 94 is my understudy gun to the larger centerfire revolvers. I went out and purchased a Taurus 990 as well. The 990 and 900 series Taurus revolvers have a better all around trigger pull than the smaller 94 and other revolvers of their ilk. I've got a Taurus 991 in .22WRM on tap as well. www.speed-beez.com makes speedloaders for these. __________________ NRA Life Member

September 1, 2013, 11:01 AM	#9
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Delete [DELETED __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

August 31, 2013, 07:15 PM	#2
gav1230 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2013 Posts: 148	Couldn't a light hammer spring cause reliability problems with rimfire ammo?

August 31, 2013, 07:49 PM	#4
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	The old, printed copy of Wolff's catalog lists a spring kit for the model 94 -- the same kit that fits several other revolvers built on the same frame. The web site does NOT list anything for the Model 94. I have a 94 and IMHO it was totally intolerable as it came from the factory. The spring kit didn't exactly make it "sweet," but it did make it tolerable. I used both the replacement hammer spring and the lighter of the two trigger return springs.

August 31, 2013, 10:15 PM	#6
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	Yeah, they're not pretty under the hood.

August 31, 2013, 10:49 PM	#7
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	I used the factory mainspring from my 905(9mm Taurus revolver)in my 94 and a Wolff Trigger return spring. Its much better, and reliability is still 100%. Its not a light trigger by any means, but in SA, its nice. Now if I could fix the lockup, and polish out all the machining gouges in the chambers, I would be happy. I wont recommend a 94 to anyone who asks. The Charter Arms Pathfinder is much nicer, excellent lockup, and a decent trigger... and Made in the USA.