While blowback has never bothered me, it is clear from the dirty cases that some is occurring in this caliber. With some if the round is too long the nose of the bullet will contact the ramp and cause a jam. So when the things turn up in public they are a very close copy of a rifle that was never very dependable, what did they expect would be come of them. The T-bolt I have has only jammed on me once, and that was my fault. If you, Howdy! I guess if they were faster than a lever, the top guns would all use them. My 1st engineering job after graduating from UCB in 1968 was with MB Associates. I dont have anything against them. Wanna say he was in Florida. Mine has been trouble free. $188.99. Down low means no rounds feed, too high and they jump the cartridge stop and feed double. Was an easy fix, but unloaded the rifle to check for a squib just to be safe. I occasionally see adds for people trying to sellThunderbolts for around$800 these days. Brand: Taurus. I didn't work the action with enough authority. First, use the search function and do a search. There have been hundreds of posts on the Taurus Lightning. Most fall into they are only good as tom Took it out today and ran 100 .38 105 and then.38 125 grain through with no problems. Outrider (formerly "Dusty Dick" out of PA.). I took it to the range today. I have a Taurus TB in 45 Colt - seems to feed okay - if and only if 1) the rounds a crimped properly 2)the Action is cycled without hesitation Plus I am in Australia so who knows when and how few will get to our shores. Capt. That was the pre production buzz from Taurus, a model 62 that outwardly appeared as a lightning. Kind of difficult to screw up a model 62.If CLICK HERE! The Taurus Thunderbolt was an exercise in futility. Funny you mention this. P.S. The improvement was remarkable! But those are the exceptions. That is not it's issue. One shell failed to eject on a slam fire and the gun jammed with another round. Did you also remember to stick the tip of your tongue out the corner? It works sometimes. G'Day all looks like the local dealers wont be importing any more thunderbolts could be a good thing anyway i think i should hang tight for a pedersoli. I shot typical CAS distances out to 25 yards. Gave up on mine in .45 LC but was still able to sell it for a profit. Copyright 2019 sassnet.com On a previous post regarding physical considerations, a Pardsuggested Taurus Thunderbolt. Ours has never missed when feeding round nose and semi round nose cartridges. Join Date: August 20, 2005. The only real problem I had with it was the loading gate. I always give it a thorough clean and oiling to keep that crisp action feel but it makes no difference in the locking problem. Compare Compare Items. Posts: 552. They are more forgiving on shorter lengths. Not confidence inspiring. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. My Uberti will not, and I've tried, but there is a disconnect in there that won't allow it. That and the work Dallas did on it was the best money I've spent on that rifle. Taurus. One buddy shoots the Colt Lightning and it is still going. TUSCO Long Riders, Dennison, Ohio. I, for one, will enjoy seeing pics once you get it home. My thunderbolt 45cal also has blowback, I'm not a gunsmith but I do see something that doesn't seem quite right at the chamber. The bloke I was talking to didn't like his at all. Wymore, I doubt very much I could shoot his taurus as fast as mine unless the (BIG) target were 10 feet away. Not being a real expert like Eldon Penner, I think it has to do with how the magazine stop is cut. I haven't had the chance to shoot live rounds throught it but I cannot make it jam with my no powder dummy rounds. The macining tolerances have to be very tight to get stable flight. Ran it hard, but no matter what I tried, always got a round under jammed down in there. Again, A few more things to check, one would be the extractor screws, are they tight? Metal is usually to soft to snug with a punch so I tack weld each side, it can easily be undone and takes care of that issue. (5) View all. I briefly toyed with the idea of shooting a lever shotgun(87) and a pump rifle, just to be different. I had one. It was a "Z" prefix serial number, which was supposed to be better than the earlier ones. It MIGHT make it through one stage without a h For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. By Keep 'em to no longer than 1.570 inches and you'll be good to go. Deadeye Dallas is supposed to be able to make them work. etc. Motorcycles. Help fill HenryUSA.com's Suggestion Box with requests for a Volcanic Pistol! I bought one when they first came out on a Saturday. Does anyone out there currently shootwith one of these, and if so, how does it perform? Item Number: 3-450261-BLEM. I have been reading alot of different posts with problems on the Taurus Thunderbolt. It is very much worth the extra weight. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Out of stock. Bought one for my wife back a few months ago, she hasn't been happy with it. I figured if I hadnt heard of it there must be a reason so I shined it on. I bought a 357 double action revolver 15 years ago and it never has ignited ammo very well. Glad to hear they may be improved. So I just pull the trigger, let up, rack the action and go again. Taurus erred when they tried to replicate a troublesome design. Compare Compare Items. You only need to go as far as separating the top and bottom sections. "My serious suggestion is to buy one rifle and then buy another one. That should tell you something right there. Colt Walker 45 I found it on gun broker, gun shop back east. Then close it. If I pull the trigger when the action is open, the hammer will follow the bolt home. Their primary customer was the DOD. I would never recommend the Taurus Thunderbolt. My friend got a new Thunderbolt returned in place of the defective one he sent back. ive never seen one of those , i dont think i want one but gotta ask because id hate to overlook a real find here .. im not into pumps beyond 22s so im not commenting on the OT. My 24 Pedersoli Lightning is my favorite match rifle because of the extra weight. Logan's Ferry Regulators, New Kensington, PA. Comanche Valley Vigilantes, Lone Star Frontier Shooting Club, Old Fort Parker Patriots, Northern Virginia Gun Club (Pepper Mill Creek Gang). So where did you get yours from? So, back to the 73. I know overall they have a bad reputation, but this one seems to work. Had fun slam firing it also Total of 105 rounds with only one hiccup. However, it has so much blowback with the 45LC straight case that I start flinching before I finish a string. There are some worst than others, the QC really went out the window on the models with the seial number starting with A. I have been able to get most of the others to work. That's about what you're dealing with for QC. That would have made a reliable rifle. Shot another box at the 25 and the 15 to get it sighted in. I had a longer barrel Uberti/Beretta but it just felt muzzle heavy to me (I know toughen up ). But I can't get over the thought of Taurus' service problems. I know a lot of them from the past are serving as tomato stakes, that's all they were good for. The new one's action is just as smooth as the .45, and while I have only test fired it, I anticipate it working just as well, if not better, thanks to how blowback is basically a non-issue with the .44-40. Toothpick carver, seasonal aspirin engraver, and spell checker at the M&M factory. Rimmed cartridges are meant to headspace on the rim, as they have no shoulder or belt to headspace on. The magazine tube is not fitted to the action from the factory and this lets it jockey up and down while pumping/cycling the gun. May 3, 2012. He worked on a few apparently successfully. Performance Report on the Taurus Thunderbolt Maybe 'cause my gun is new, but if I hold the trigger back, I can't get the action open. That and the fact that we'll (apparantly) never see the .357 magnum version in Oz is a real shame. But I hear Lasitor can make them run good . I have read that pre Q suffix serial numbers rifles had some feeding issues. Pleasant Valley Renegades . Mostly spending time with my lovely bride and our two (2) Cocker Spaniels. I've had 2 cases split on me (reloads), when that happens, it takes quite a tug to work the action as you don't have the mechanical advantage that you do with a lever action. I purchased this rifle for Cowboy Action Shooting and it is an amazing gun to shoot. 12 hours ago, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: 8 hours ago, Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 said: Cowboy Action Shooting, Old West History, Crossword Puzzles, Music, Butterfly Garden. Uncategorized Taurus Thunderbolt C45BR .45 LC By estaff - Published: August 12, 2012 2 Many Cowboy Action shooters looking to shave the last seconds off Keep us advised. I have a stainless steel model in 45LC that seems to function fine. I agree. That would have made a reliable rifle. I owned one that went back to the factory shop twice and later lost $100 upon selling; I consider t When it hangs up ihave to take it apart to clear the jam. In fact, my first ever clean match was shot with this rifle, at End of the Trail no less. Most fall into they are only good as tomato stakes category. Yup, she slam fires real nice and fast. Lastly, barrel length is important to help steady a Lightning - where the hand working the action is also the steadying hand. Quick view Add to Cart. I bought the AWA, in .45 Colt, and have never regretted it. I love my new Taurus Thunderbolt pump action in .357 Magnum. TUSCO Long Riders, Dennison, Ohio. Please don't, mine was haunted and infested with Gremlins. If you are not careful it's possible to not the gate off and then you have to deal with trying to get cartridges out of the way and put the gate back in place. I want to try some long range buffalo shooting with mine, but need to install a tang sight first. Web173 Share 24K views 9 years ago After receiving the defective Taurus Thunderbolt back from Davidson's Gallery of Guns, we take it out to the range to see how it works. Also the bolt rides on them. Also be sure to use round nose flat point bullets. The appearance out of the box was superb, and the case-hardened receiver gives it an excellent "cowboy" look. Powered by Invision Community. I've had probably under 75 rounds through it live and mounted shooting blanks. SASS Shooting, Long Range Shooting, Predator Hunting, Hunting, Fishing, Classic Doubles, Grandkids. Help fill HenryUSA.com's Suggestion Box with requests for a Volcanic Pistol! Stove piping and such can be fixed but the mag tube has gotta be addressed first by constricting it to just allow a round to escape with some resistance and then shimming and bedding the tube in the action. No replacement, no repair. I replaced my crappy BB gun-style sights with Marbles semi-buckhorn rear and brass bead front sights. Out of 50 rounds, had 6 that either failed to chamber or stove piped during extreme workout, I do shoot the rifle at matches but like levers better. A "fix" that works on one doesn't necessarily work on another. Chance has been shooting this awa lightning for 3 years with zero issues, so hopefully will have the same luck. The box says factory re-condition limited lifetime warranty applies to rifle. Cowboy and Sporting Clays, buying interesting guns. Stonelick Regulators, CCSASS, Old Hickory Regulators, Flat Branch Ranch Cowboys, Cross Creek Cowboys, Pozo River Vigilance Committee (PRVC) at Lazy Arrow (Deputy and TG) - Chorro Valley Regulators - 5 Dogs Creek - Kings River Regulators. This occured about half way through the session and was the first round in a string that was being shot slow and deliberate. Be careful this is thin metal. It makes people wonder what you're up to. Many matches are 12 stages which means with a 1% failure rate you couldn't finish a match without a failure. The ammo used was factory Mag Tech 45 Colt 200 gr. It might run for three shots or therty shots. The decreased weight of a 45 would be a disadvantage for me. Item Number 2-605021PLY. ===============================================================. Ridged Rubber. Taurus Thunderbolt Price Used: $420 (fair) to $570 (excellent) Looking for Reviews? Mine was a bit stiff and tight when it was new. 4126 Views 7 Replies 6 Participants Last post by Matt908, Jun 17, 2008. Come join the discussion about optics, hand casting bullets, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! I have a Pedersoli Lightning carbine (20"), a 24", and a 26" Octagon and the 26" is far steadier and can run really fast. Taurus is the king of copies. Wild Ben Raymond, Wild Ben, I don't think anyone can shoot like you can with your original 32-20 Lighting, and I understand the dynamics of how you shoot, that said, I still don't think many others could match you operating the pump action as fast as you can with any caliber, and I stand by my statement that you ought to go as fast as you can, but not as fast as trying to keep up with that kid in Cheyenne, I'm interested that the Taurus will slam fire, the original Colt would too of course. CA Semiauto Ban(AW)ID Flowchart: CA Handgun Ban ID Flowchart: CA Shotgun Ban ID Flowchart It appears that Taurus is re releasing a few at a time. (8) Taurus C45SSR 45LC Thunderbolt SUNDANCE Stainless **SPECIAL ORDE. I lubed it up well with "Gun Butter" and that really helped. Taurus erred when they tried to replicate a troublesome design. They would have been much further ahead had they just upscaled the Model 62 from .2 Does anyone have one that works? With this rifle, you have to load it with the action open. ?? I have a Stainless Taurus Thunderbolt in 45 Long Colt. Taurus Thunderbolt Bolt Removal Procedure; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. 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The carrier screw/pins(hold the carrier in place)are they tight? Larsen has said "if you own a lightning it should become a hobby". Its about that same .020" when I chamber a Hornady Leverevolution (Hornady Overall Length is shorter than normal factory). Come join the discussion about optics, hand casting bullets, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Sorry for the negativity but it is all true and something to weigh when wanting one of their guns. Could slam fire the rounds holding the rifle horizontal out of initial test of 50 BP reloads, only 3 failed to chamber. It was a great place to work; because, there weren't many employees. Rules are simple: Be nice and join in. By It is a real fast rifle though, and when there's more in circulation I think it may be the race rifle. This gun's serial # range started with "ZC". The new value of a TAURUS THUNDERBOLT rifle has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $780.09 . Quick view. $62.49. The only one I have had my hands on was at the gun shop and the owner racked the slide and it locked up. The base of the rocket has small canted conical nozzles to impart spin. Congrats on your incoming Taurus Thunderbolt! I have seen the video of Deadeye Dallas makeing them work. JBelk. I have never handled one, so I can not comment. Remember if you are going to use this as a main match rifle a 1% failure rate means one jam per 100 rounds. Compare Compare Items. The few others were taken care of promptly and in a cheerful manner by the respected company. About three years ago I won one and when I went to collect it I found that the barrel had snapped off at the receiver. From what I have read there were feeding problems with the early Taurus rifles. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Lightnings are strange beasts. Went to a gun show last weekend and saw about 1/2 dozen T-bolts there. It is unlikely that I will ever spend money to purchase a second. Just back from the GLFMC January shoot where one of our members had a new Thunderbolt. Appeared very nice in fit and finish. And another." I sure like the looks of the rifle. Quick view Add to Cart Compare Compare Items. that's a good thing to know. The 5 reloads were 10.5gr of HS-6. A error is not a mistake until you fail to correct it. I never tried it in a match. Sometimes with a second strike it would shoot. I recently got one of my own. I always like to use thread-lock on these because if they come loose, the problem you discribe is what happens in my rifle. The days when I finally make up my mind to send it back to Taurus and not see it for another 6 months to get it fixed I can't get it to have this problem. The reason I ask is after the suggestion I watched a bunch of videos on the rifle and almost all of them had the rifle jamming. ", http://www.cascity.com/posseprofiles/Slingshot383, Retired Cowboy with saddle a 94 and the good book, LtCol Mustang Gregg & Col Pitspitr at NE CSG 2007. (8) View all. WebTaurus 605 Poly Protector Poly Protector 357 Mag / 38 Spl +P Black / Matte Stainless 2.00 in. Guns, motorcycles, fishing, hunting, my roadster, El Rancho Swampo, somedamwhere in Florida. The Taurus Thunderbolt has a long pedigree of jamming, breaking and no parts available. If not, ya got a good tomato stake. $479.99 $379.99. They are a PITA compared to other guns but no one will sell me their tomato stake for $150. Escondido Bandidos, The Cowboys, Cajon Cowboys, Dulzura Desperados. But, mine works just fine. They said it was a well made gun and seemed to like it. And then there are genuine real Colts. ..or partial disassembly, anyway. During the job interview the interviewer reveled in telling a story where in an another interview the interviewer carelessly displayed a gyrojet pistol that was loaded. I really wasnt interested in it but I was curious. Dallas had worked on mine that was in 45 and never had any reliable issues with it. Smile. I can't figure out why. Taurus Thunderbolt. CAS - BMW Motorcycles
Mine is a later model T-bolt in 45lc. UPC 7-25327-60968-1. Taurus worked if you went slow like target shooting. Quick view Add to Cart. Posts: 47 Liked: Likes Given: 0 Trouble Free Taurus Thunderbolt? Accuracy was good, just good. A little break-in period may eliminate those quirks, too. They are meant to run better with light lube I think. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Tried 200gr ammo, same thing. At this time I am unable to work on any more, my mother has congestive heart failure and with taking care of her and working I really don't have much time left over. Rear sight totally too large and hard to I took it to the range today. Copyright 2019 sassnet.com Taurus must think they suck as they got tired of fixing them and stopped making them .. doc https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/2084_36_438/Taurus/, http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=403&category=Pistol. During lunch on Fridays DOD films were shown in the conference room. Posted it in the SASS Classified, described the problems,and sold it to someone who wanted to practice working on them. Will have to see how things go, but with it feeding .38's that I use in my 73 it's promising. 5 Star Billet Speed Loader 357/38 Mod 617/ 627/ 66 $24.95. Maybe I am just lucky, but so far it has never missed a lick with me, and it is in fact a very fast rifle!! It took about a year to get the rifle replaced and I am happy with the 1911 I got as a replacement. The reason for the small cal. I was able to choose any gun they offered but one of there big frame semi auto pistols. Oh yeah, I believe they're a beefed up, scaled up version of the winchester 62 gallery gun .22, and only resemble colt lightnings externally, thereby avoiding some of the shortcomings of the original lightnings. I picked one up second hand, original owner didn't like it (priced right), and dont think I would use it in serious competition, a couple of guys in the club have them and only use them occasionally for fun (one BP the other smokeless) theirs seem ok but mine lets a bit too much smoke out the breech with light loads. *Note: any reliance on my advice will likely void any warranties as well as any life and/or health insurance policies currently in effect. The gun has been to Taurus and they pronounced it OK. I'll give my opinion at that time. WebDead Air DA410 Ghost Fixed Mount Rifle 1/2x28. I have one in Stainless. If you've got the rifle apart to do this, you might as well polish the surface or the carrier to elliminate any burrs caused by machining. I'm sure if you and a million others put a set of random parts in a box and shook it long enough, somebody would have a gun appear and it might even work. We bought one with a Q series serial prefix. We ended up with four Taurus rifles. There are different ramp lengths feeding into the chamber. And I know I'm putting enough muscle into sliding all the way back and slamming it forward but it doesn't lock. 5 Star Billet Speed Loader 942 $21.99. I'll have one in .32-20 in a few days. Make sure you contact Roger Rapid and get his Pedersoli Lightning tutorial, youll be glad you did, its an absolute must for a P. Lightning owner. I've got one of those, but have never shot it. on: January 02, 2006, 08:12:58 PM As a recap, I got a Taurus Thunderbolt in .45 LC. My buddy bought a Beretta Lightningin 45LC and it works just fine also. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. I don't know what they did but it obviously worked so far. Wilmington Rough Riders . The AWA ran for a bit until some parts broke and no parts available. The reliability has to be much higher than that. Pedersoli has a limiter that is one piece with the follower and I am loath to do anything to it least I screw up the rifle. They make good stuff and their little slide action M62 .22 LRs are slicker than snot and more fun than humans should be allowed. When this happens the firing pin and lever fly out. It shoots quite well but does suffer the "blowback" problem once in awhile. This is really annoying when trying to shoot because you usually have to eject the round already sitting on the ramp while trying to play with it. "IF" your seriously considering a Taurus Thunderbolt, Please send me a check for the quoted asking price (what ever that price is). Nice looking bluing but where on earth did they get that purple wood, After payin' close attention to the Thunderbolts showin' up at our matches, I can't recommend one without gettin' it worked on first. Powered by Invision Community. It was located in an abandoned Nike Ajax site in what is now San Ramon CA. JavaScript is disabled. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Re: Performance Report on the Taurus Thunderbolt Quote from: Ed Clintwood on January 08, 2006, 04:00:03 PM, Quote from: Ed Clintwood on January 07, 2006, 10:00:49 PM, http://www.cascity.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=2. Add to Compare. I immediately took it out and it would not ignite the 125 gr factory hollowpoint 38 specials right out of the box. Do all of them need work? Oh an also found out it doesn't care for thin casings eighter it wont feed them out of the magazine half the time and eats the casing up. I bought a used one from Guano and it has worked flawlessly for me, however another shooter did experience some jams and problems with the same gun, so I think it has a lot to do with human involvement. NOT a gun for fun and self defence. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. JavaScript is disabled. They said it had some improvements over the original Colt Lightning rifle it is copied after. Lately the revolving rifles have been more appealing to me for mounted shooting competition.
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