Thank you for making this video. I was attempting to disassemble my Taurus Model 66 and when i was doing so the last plunger and spring came out. I've been searching video after video to find where it went and this video helped tremendously.
I have a brand new 856 and installed two lower pressure springs today and not being a gunsmith at all, I was able to do the installation to find out at the very end that the trigger would not work. To make a long story short, a handful of small parts fell out of the revolver while I have tried to find the problem and I had no idea how to place them where on the firearm. Thanks to the nice seller I did not know that trigger spring was made for an older Taurus model and too long for my new 856 and thanks to your very nice info-clip I have been able to replace the parts and should be able to finish my re-assembly job in the morning after shortening the spring for about 3 mm - you actually made my day after the very unpleasant mishap I have experienced today. Take care and thanks again for being very help full to me!
Thank you! This is basically the same as the Taurus 85, which is what I was looking for. This video is longer than the others, but the explanations are what are really helpful when your confused or trying to just learn how the things work. Well done. The only thing I would suggest on these is to put in time stamps, so people can skip to a certain part, which is what I was trying to do. Thanks for the upload.
Thanks for the comment! I am glad you enjoyed the video. Regarding the time stamps, I actually did try and do this but for some reason it didn't work. Not sure if it was some kind of glitch or what but nevertheless, I couldn't get it to work.
Thank you for this video! It gave me the confidence to disassemble my Taurus and fix the problem I had with the cylinder rotating backwards. Basically, I removed the cylinder stop and used a small file to break the edges of the frame where the window for the cylinder stop was cut. You can see how rough this area is by drawing a wooden match back and forth through that window. You have to remove the cylinder stop and even split the match lengthwise since the hole is so small and there is a pin right under it. Since it is so rough with burs, it was shredding my match. I suspect the burs trap debris and frustrate the free movement of the cylinder stop intermittently, allowing the cylinder to rotate when only a couple loaded rounds are in the cylinder. I think part of the problem is also the cylinder stop is a MIM part, or cast. The rough surface probably also holds debris from lubing, firing, or just using the gun. So, I buffed this part to to smooth it out. My revolver runs fine now!
Not that it’s been four weeks to finish the assembly, had to travel to see an old service buddy. I should have taken progress pictures to show my reassembly of this Taurus. Regardless, your words of gunsmith wisdom, ‘finesse’ and ‘patience’ ring true, more so for amateurs like me. FYI: while the revolver was completely disassembled, I cleaned every moving piece, including the inside of the frame, with 000 steel wool. Then used a small handheld battery powered vacuum to suck up any steel wool lint. Then my Dremel, green jewelers rouge and a few small woolen buffing wheels to polish the surfaces of the internal pieces. A new slightly larger Hogue rubber grip. Finished with a thorough cleaning. Again, thank you for your expert videos and your expert explanations ! ! ! I wouldn’t have attempted such a complete disassembly if if wasn’t for your online videos !
Well Mr. Tennessee Tactical, I'm flummoxed. With my old sausage fingers (I date back to 1972 at the University of South Vietnam so I'm not a spring rooster), I'm having the most difficult time getting tigger spring and plunger on to the tigger hand. The piece with the three nipples - - between the 28 to 29:30 minute mark. So, have you possibly come up with any light bulb ideas on how to ease this process ? Up to this point, your explanations and this video has been extraordinarily helpful with this video. I'm hoping you can save from having a coronary!
@@Lucky-dk9lu It is really a matter of "finesse" which is a term I use a lot in this specific video. My explanation of how to install that is pretty spot on so I believe if you just use a little finesse you should get it. Maybe get a pick set or even a very small narrow flat head. If you have any other questions or problems feel free to let me know! Good luck!
@@TennesseeTactical Thank you for responding ! Much appreciated ! The pick is a great idea. I did try a small flat head screwdriver, even one with a small magnet to maneuver the plunger. But, I happen to have a dental set and my brother has a set of jewelry/optical screwdrivers. I'll stay in touch. Again, thank you for your time and your videos ! ! !
Question: how much side to side slop is there in your cylinder stop? I picked up a Heritage Roscoe (Taurus 85 clone) and the cylinder stop has a lot of movement side to side. With the cylinder out I’d say it can slide side to side about 1-2mm. This causes probably 1.5mm of rotational play in my cylinder when locked with the trigger pulled. More than any other revolver I’ve ever handled in my life. It’s a little concerning to me. There is a huge amount of play when the trigger isn’t being pulled. I’m hoping it shoots okay and I don’t have to send it back, but I’m kinda used to it at this point, I’ve got high standards and bad luck with guns. Gonna look it over later and make sure that the chambers still line up with the forcing cone enough that I won’t have lead shaving problems. Which yes, will involve looking down the barrel of an (unloaded) handgun with my finger on the trigger, lmao. Not exactly the first time I’ve done that.
Just got an 856. I've got a concern & I haven't even fired it yet. When I put pressure on the trigger, enough to take up the slack about 1/6 ", the cylinder unlocks & can rotate backwards. I can watch the lock move down away from the cylinder & no other part ahs moved. Can you do that with yours?
@@efreutel Jesus, how many comments are you gonna make and separate? How about instead of you telling me to compartmentalize things you compartmentalize your insults. No one cares what you think, bro if you don't like what you see move on find something else to watch. Don't bitch about it here. Thanks and goodbye.
Will the transfer bar rattle a little when everything is put back together? I have heard that they may have some side to side movement where you can hear it rattle inside even when new? Thanks
Good video constructive criticism, when we aren't sure what you are going to do next, moving your hands around quickly as you work gets confusing and dizzying 🤪
@@joewest2560 I appreciate the criticism although I would argue that it is pretty subjective. It's common knowledge that people talk and work using their hands. There is a pause button for a reason, also you can use the playback speed to slow or speed the video down if need be! You are the only one who has seemed to find this to be an issue so, there again, it is pretty subjective. I could understand if the majority of the viewers have the same issue but this is not the case. I apologize that you were confused and got dizzy however, I would just say to that, pay attention a little more closely and focus a bit more. By no means is this comment supposed to be taken as a rude response, more so it is coming from a place of comedy, I mean come on let's be real that's a bit karen of you to say something like that lol! Nevertheless, I hope you found the video useful!
Idk whats wrong. My cylinder release button is stuck forward and only has tension when it moves backwards. (Just like when the cylinders out if the gun)
Good to see you again, Tennessee Tactical. Thought I was finished with SDI, but then I saw the Handgun Cert, and couldn't resist. I just did my wk 2 homework on that revolver. I was looking for reviews & ran across your video. I see this is a new video, but looking at others, it appears you've finished the HG Cert. What did you think about it? I just started, & I'll happen to finish the day before my GI Bill expires, so this program really is it for me.
Congratulations with your accomplishments and I am glad you chose to go back to SDI. I have made some review videos on each course of the Handgun Cert, and I also made a final review video where I go over my experience and opinions about the entire program. Overall, I was pleased with it, even though there were a couple of downsides this time.
@@TennesseeTactical I'll checkout your overview videos. (Didn't see them when I asked.) I really appreciate you being my pioneer into SDI, as your videos were great for the AA program.
@@cynic1864able Thank you. It means a lot. Watching my channel grow has heart warming. It is one of my dreams to do this "gun tube" thing professionally and I have tried to implement more professional quality methods in my videos.
i just finished the Associates in Firearms Technology and am now in my 3rd week in the handgun class...I tell you the tiny little springs in the Taurus Revolver has me seeing double lol. Nice post btw
@@richardmartin6299 Congratulations on your accomplishments and good luck in your current studies! And I couldn't agree more. These tiny parts are very frustrating to work with. Especially parts that require springs and parts that are under a fair amount of spring tension.
@@CRodriguez-n8v Thank you for the kind words. Every video I make, whether it is a teardown or a gun review etc, I try to make it as informative as possible. If at any point someone gets hung up on something all they have to do is comment, as you can see I am very good about staying attentive to my comment section! Hopefully you liked the video and found it useful! And while you're here, subscribe to the channel if you haven't already, I haven't been making content lately but I have plans on some things coming up soon!
@@joshkase183 Yes, that is correct. If you choose the certificate you will only get to do the capstone which includes the AR. The muzzleloader is only in the Associates Program. Hopefully that helps!
@@rhd4715037Well to this I say. Pay attention a bit better. You and maybe a couple others are the only ones with this issue. Everyone else has no issue following along! Btw, "hands being in the way" My guy it's gunsmithing....Stop being an internet troll. Maybe you shouldn't own a firearm if you can't follow a 40 min video.
anyone who would be concerned about you pointing a revolver without any of its working mechanisms (including the cylinders and a firing pin) is really dumb and just over stating safety to an unreasonable degree.
@@efreutel It's called, pause the damn video and read it. You sound like a whinny little school girl that couldn't seem to get good grades because you didn't pay attention!
@@efreutel I also love how you made a comment two months ago thanking me for making the video and you waited until now to insult me about how I make my videos. Who takes two months to make an insulting comment you're a joke, bro that's why you have no subscribers. I see that one little dumb video you have. It's pretty pathetic. Can't even hold a firearm steady. How about you Get some real shooter grips, stop using those soft hands..
Thank you for making this video. I was attempting to disassemble my Taurus Model 66 and when i was doing so the last plunger and spring came out. I've been searching video after video to find where it went and this video helped tremendously.
@@mrmt9851 Thank you! I am glad I could be of help to you!
I have a brand new 856 and installed two lower pressure springs today and not being a gunsmith
at all, I was able to do the installation to find out at the very end that the trigger would not work.
To make a long story short, a handful of small parts fell out of the revolver while I have tried to find the problem and I had no idea how to place them where on the firearm.
Thanks to the nice seller I did not know that trigger spring was made for an older Taurus model and too long for my new 856 and thanks to your very nice info-clip I have been able to replace the parts
and should be able to finish my re-assembly job in the morning after shortening the spring for about 3 mm - you actually made my day after the very unpleasant mishap I have experienced today.
Take care and thanks again for being very help full to me!
Thank you! This is basically the same as the Taurus 85, which is what I was looking for. This video is longer than the others, but the explanations are what are really helpful when your confused or trying to just learn how the things work. Well done. The only thing I would suggest on these is to put in time stamps, so people can skip to a certain part, which is what I was trying to do. Thanks for the upload.
Thanks for the comment! I am glad you enjoyed the video. Regarding the time stamps, I actually did try and do this but for some reason it didn't work. Not sure if it was some kind of glitch or what but nevertheless, I couldn't get it to work.
Thank you for this video! It gave me the confidence to disassemble my Taurus and fix the problem I had with the cylinder rotating backwards. Basically, I removed the cylinder stop and used a small file to break the edges of the frame where the window for the cylinder stop was cut. You can see how rough this area is by drawing a wooden match back and forth through that window. You have to remove the cylinder stop and even split the match lengthwise since the hole is so small and there is a pin right under it. Since it is so rough with burs, it was shredding my match. I suspect the burs trap debris and frustrate the free movement of the cylinder stop intermittently, allowing the cylinder to rotate when only a couple loaded rounds are in the cylinder. I think part of the problem is also the cylinder stop is a MIM part, or cast. The rough surface probably also holds debris from lubing, firing, or just using the gun. So, I buffed this part to to smooth it out. My revolver runs fine now!
Not that it’s been four weeks to finish the assembly, had to travel to see an old service buddy.
I should have taken progress pictures to show my reassembly of this Taurus.
Regardless, your words of gunsmith wisdom, ‘finesse’ and ‘patience’ ring true, more so for amateurs like me.
FYI: while the revolver was completely disassembled, I cleaned every moving piece, including the inside of the frame, with 000 steel wool. Then used a small handheld battery powered vacuum to suck up any steel wool lint.
Then my Dremel, green jewelers rouge and a few small woolen buffing wheels to polish the surfaces of the internal pieces.
A new slightly larger Hogue rubber grip.
Finished with a thorough cleaning.
Again, thank you for your expert videos and your expert explanations ! ! !
I wouldn’t have attempted such a complete disassembly if if wasn’t for your online videos !
Great tutorial. Many thanks!!! 👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Very infornative. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Well Mr. Tennessee Tactical, I'm flummoxed. With my old sausage fingers (I date back to 1972 at the University of South Vietnam so I'm not a spring rooster), I'm having the most difficult time getting tigger spring and plunger on to the tigger hand. The piece with the three nipples - - between the 28 to 29:30 minute mark. So, have you possibly come up with any light bulb ideas on how to ease this process ? Up to this point, your explanations and this video has been extraordinarily helpful with this video. I'm hoping you can save from having a coronary!
@@Lucky-dk9lu It is really a matter of "finesse" which is a term I use a lot in this specific video. My explanation of how to install that is pretty spot on so I believe if you just use a little finesse you should get it. Maybe get a pick set or even a very small narrow flat head. If you have any other questions or problems feel free to let me know! Good luck!
@@TennesseeTactical Thank you for responding ! Much appreciated ! The pick is a great idea. I did try a small flat head screwdriver, even one with a small magnet to maneuver the plunger. But, I happen to have a dental set and my brother has a set of jewelry/optical screwdrivers. I'll stay in touch. Again, thank you for your time and your videos ! ! !
Question: how much side to side slop is there in your cylinder stop? I picked up a Heritage Roscoe (Taurus 85 clone) and the cylinder stop has a lot of movement side to side. With the cylinder out I’d say it can slide side to side about 1-2mm. This causes probably 1.5mm of rotational play in my cylinder when locked with the trigger pulled. More than any other revolver I’ve ever handled in my life. It’s a little concerning to me. There is a huge amount of play when the trigger isn’t being pulled. I’m hoping it shoots okay and I don’t have to send it back, but I’m kinda used to it at this point, I’ve got high standards and bad luck with guns.
Gonna look it over later and make sure that the chambers still line up with the forcing cone enough that I won’t have lead shaving problems. Which yes, will involve looking down the barrel of an (unloaded) handgun with my finger on the trigger, lmao. Not exactly the first time I’ve done that.
Congratulations! You can look forward to light primer strikes/unreliability a few years down the road.
@@efreutel You must be fun at parties😂
Just got an 856. I've got a concern & I haven't even fired it yet. When I put pressure on the trigger, enough to take up the slack about 1/6 ", the cylinder unlocks & can rotate backwards. I can watch the lock move down away from the cylinder & no other part ahs moved. Can you do that with yours?
Try using a multi-compartmentalized box to completely segregate your removed parts.
@@efreutel Jesus, how many comments are you gonna make and separate? How about instead of you telling me to compartmentalize things you compartmentalize your insults. No one cares what you think, bro if you don't like what you see move on find something else to watch. Don't bitch about it here. Thanks and goodbye.
Will the transfer bar rattle a little when everything is put back together? I have heard that they may have some side to side movement where you can hear it rattle inside even when new? Thanks
@@KL-cw5kh Yes, that is normal.
Thank you great videos
Good video constructive criticism, when we aren't sure what you are going to do next, moving your hands around quickly as you work gets confusing and dizzying 🤪
@@joewest2560 I appreciate the criticism although I would argue that it is pretty subjective. It's common knowledge that people talk and work using their hands. There is a pause button for a reason, also you can use the playback speed to slow or speed the video down if need be! You are the only one who has seemed to find this to be an issue so, there again, it is pretty subjective. I could understand if the majority of the viewers have the same issue but this is not the case. I apologize that you were confused and got dizzy however, I would just say to that, pay attention a little more closely and focus a bit more. By no means is this comment supposed to be taken as a rude response, more so it is coming from a place of comedy, I mean come on let's be real that's a bit karen of you to say something like that lol! Nevertheless, I hope you found the video useful!
Idk whats wrong. My cylinder release button is stuck forward and only has tension when it moves backwards. (Just like when the cylinders out if the gun)
Good to see you again, Tennessee Tactical. Thought I was finished with SDI, but then I saw the Handgun Cert, and couldn't resist. I just did my wk 2 homework on that revolver. I was looking for reviews & ran across your video. I see this is a new video, but looking at others, it appears you've finished the HG Cert. What did you think about it? I just started, & I'll happen to finish the day before my GI Bill expires, so this program really is it for me.
Congratulations with your accomplishments and I am glad you chose to go back to SDI. I have made some review videos on each course of the Handgun Cert, and I also made a final review video where I go over my experience and opinions about the entire program. Overall, I was pleased with it, even though there were a couple of downsides this time.
@@TennesseeTactical I'll checkout your overview videos. (Didn't see them when I asked.) I really appreciate you being my pioneer into SDI, as your videos were great for the AA program.
@@cynic1864able Thank you. It means a lot. Watching my channel grow has heart warming. It is one of my dreams to do this "gun tube" thing professionally and I have tried to implement more professional quality methods in my videos.
i just finished the Associates in Firearms Technology and am now in my 3rd week in the handgun class...I tell you the tiny little springs in the Taurus Revolver has me seeing double lol. Nice post btw
@@richardmartin6299 Congratulations on your accomplishments and good luck in your current studies! And I couldn't agree more. These tiny parts are very frustrating to work with. Especially parts that require springs and parts that are under a fair amount of spring tension.
How about using close-ups and slow down a little- what’s the rush?
@@efreutel I'm sorry you can't keep up. Pay attention a little better. 😂
Dude, he’s not rushing the videos 45 minutes long. this video is very informative and thorough.
@@CRodriguez-n8v Thank you for the kind words. Every video I make, whether it is a teardown or a gun review etc, I try to make it as informative as possible. If at any point someone gets hung up on something all they have to do is comment, as you can see I am very good about staying attentive to my comment section! Hopefully you liked the video and found it useful! And while you're here, subscribe to the channel if you haven't already, I haven't been making content lately but I have plans on some things coming up soon!
Can i swap out the cylinder for a chrome one? Also i wanted to paint my trigger and hammer gold
@@AllSoWavyReese I would assume as long as the dimensions are the same you could.
hey i’m curious. did you get to build an ar15 and a muzzleloader in the associates program?
@@joshkase183 Yes, that is correct. If you choose the certificate you will only get to do the capstone which includes the AR. The muzzleloader is only in the Associates Program. Hopefully that helps!
I'm thinking of dping SDI. Can you do the associates amd then the others. I will be using my gibill
This would be a very good video if there weren't so many fast, herky-jerky, hand movements, and hands of being in the way.
@@rhd4715037Well to this I say. Pay attention a bit better. You and maybe a couple others are the only ones with this issue. Everyone else has no issue following along! Btw, "hands being in the way" My guy it's gunsmithing....Stop being an internet troll. Maybe you shouldn't own a firearm if you can't follow a 40 min video.
anyone who would be concerned about you pointing a revolver without any of its working mechanisms (including the cylinders and a firing pin) is really dumb and just over stating safety to an unreasonable degree.
@@riverg.3466 I do that because some of these people on the internet have no brains.
Your printed comments disappear way too fast to be able to read. 👎🏻
@@efreutel It's called, pause the damn video and read it. You sound like a whinny little school girl that couldn't seem to get good grades because you didn't pay attention!
@@efreutel I also love how you made a comment two months ago thanking me for making the video and you waited until now to insult me about how I make my videos. Who takes two months to make an insulting comment you're a joke, bro that's why you have no subscribers. I see that one little dumb video you have. It's pretty pathetic. Can't even hold a firearm steady. How about you Get some real shooter grips, stop using those soft hands..