ejector rod issue

[Buck B.]

I have inherited an old model Taurus 66 that was my fathers. It is still a good shooter but with either 357 or 38 spc loads the ejector will jump over the cartridge's in the cylinder making it impossible to eject. I have searched online for parts and info and getting no where. Hoping some of you experience revolver guys can help. What can I do if I can no longer get a new ejector rod? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[KWYJIBO]

What can I do if I can no longer get a new ejector rod? Thanks in advance for your help.

Use a pencil, dowel, or small plastic rod through the chamber mouths. It sounds like a flippant response, but I'd do it if the gun were a nice shooter and I couldn't get the ejector to work.

 

[Hugh]

This may be worth a call to Taurus USA.

http://www.taurususa.com/

Here's their Customer Service information;

Customer Service
Phone: (305) 624-1115
Fax: (305) 624-1126

Mailing address
16175 NW 49 Avenue.
Miami, FL 33014

 

[Buck B.]

The ejector still works when it stays seated under the case, the problem is the "sprocket" part of the ejector jumps over the case to where the "sprocket" has the case pinned in the cylinder.

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

Possibly a different brand of brass will have a slightly larger rim and avoid the issue that way. BUT !!
Also most double action revolvers work best when the muzzle is almost straight up and a quick firm stroke of the ejector rod by popping it with the side of the hand. Even my new Red Hawk and Super Red Hawks will sometimes jump the case rim if not worked with authority like they were made to be operated.
Read Rugers Op Manual on line to see that they suggest a similar operating procedure.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Are the cases sticking in the cylinder? They should almost fall out when the gun is held upright and the ejector pushed. You might need to give the cylinders a good cleaning with solvent and a brass bore brush. :shock:

 

[KWYJIBO]

It's called the star, and technically it's an extractor as opposed to ejector, but we all call it that, and everyone knows what is meant. Semantics.

If Jimbo's suggestion doesn't help, I'd check with Taurus about getting a replacement. Seems like a part that would be available.

 

[mustang99]

I'd say Chuck is right on the money, 90% of complaints that the brass is slipping past the ejector are due to operator error. i.e. holding the gun with the barrel pointed to the floor and trying to lift the cases out of the cylinder. This is no fault of their own, especially those new to revolvers, it is natural to want to point the barrel down.
The proper technique, as described by Chuck, is to point the barrel directly to the sky, and hit the ejector downward. Thus, trying to drop the cases out. If they slip by when doing this, then yes, you definitely have a problem with your gun and should call Taurus C.S.. Need confirmation from O.P. on their extraction technique before I recommend if they need to replace parts or not.

 

[Jim Puke]

I'd say Chuck is right on the money, 90% of complaints that the brass is slipping past the ejector are due to operator error. i.e. holding the gun with the barrel pointed to the floor and trying to lift the cases out of the cylinder. This is no fault of their own, especially those new to revolvers, it is natural to want to point the barrel down.
The proper technique, as described by Chuck, is to point the barrel directly to the sky, and hit the ejector downward. Thus, trying to drop the cases out. If they slip by when doing this, then yes, you definitely have a problem with your gun and should call Taurus C.S.. Need confirmation from O.P. on their extraction technique before I recommend if they need to replace parts or not.

X 2

Let gravity help.

 

[Buck B.]

Jimbo, no the cases are not sticking in the cylinder. Also, when extracting cases the muzzle is skyward. The star (thanks kwyjibo) is literally on top of the cases that are still in the cylinder. Will have to try different ammo, all I have and been using is WWB, if I can find any. Thanks for your help guys.

 

[rtl]

Yeah.....i think it's worth contacting Taurus customer service.