Taurus revolver: how do I remove the cylinder from the yoke?

[Ben Brewcat]

So I have this Taurus 627 that's great, it's just that the cylinder doesn't spin well. Something's gummy in there. I've tried spraying solvent through the spindle it spins on (really more like some small amount wicks in there and I keep working it around) with limited success, it really needs a real disassemble. Taurus suggested taking it to a gunsmith :rolleyes:. There aren't any apparent pins to punch or screws I can see.... Anyone know how to pop off the cylinder to clean this sucker?

[coppermouse]

The little thing that sticks out that you puch in to eject shells, turn it backwards with pliars (with some pieces of wood inside jaws to prevent damage while holding cylinder with your other hand. from turning and it will come apart.

In the future take it apart from time to time and clean it

[sqkcrk]

Insert loaded clip. Chock. Look down the barrel, holding the grip w/ thumb on trigger.

Oh, sorry. You wanted to know how to disassemble the thing? My mistake. :)

[Viking350]

Insert loaded clip. Chock. Look down the barrel, holding the grip w/ thumb on trigger.

Oh, sorry. You wanted to know how to disassemble the thing? My mistake. :)

Cute. Just one problem. A revolver doesn't have a clip.

[sqkcrk]

Yeah, I shoulda known that. And what do you suppose I meant by "Chock."? Cock, is what I meant. Of course.

[Mbeck]

If this is a daily carry or truck gun you may want to consider stripping all oil from gun and running it very lightly oiled. Oil only the esentiel parts. When it is time to clean strip and re oil.
Having in you pocket etc. everyday with excessive oil and they tend to want to gum up.
Shooting "hot" loads out of a shorter barrel throws a lot of powder debris into the action as well.

[sqkcrk]

You carry a revolver in your pocket? Not planning on a quick draw, are you? Wouldn't one likely get the trigger caught on the pocket on the way out when in a hurry? Or would you not bother drawing it, but just shoot through the garment?

You don't mean your pants pocket, do you?

[BEES4U]

Does slide #13 help?

http://www.taurususa.com/pdf/revolver-manual.pdf

[Ben Brewcat]

Does slide #13 help?

I should have clarified; this is a .357 mag (model 627) not a rimfire. The cylinder doesn't have that release catch. This is a camp and wilderness sidearm not a concealed carry. I almost never shoot .38 through it (they're good for introducing new shooters though; this is a heavy revolver and between the little .38s and the ported barrel, it's a great intro shooter for recoil-sensitive folks), but I am aware of the fouling that the shorter cartridge causes on the face of the cylinder. Yes once I get this figured out I'll clean the WHOLE thing each time :). The pliers don't seem to be doing it... I suppose it could just be badly stuck. I don't know if this photo helps (have to find my camera); am I supposed to restrain the rim ejector (shown) or the ejector pin on the other side that pushes it (and the cartridges) out of the cylinder?

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[Daniel Wasson]

Is the ejector rod a left hand thread? I am pretty sure that is more than a good possibility, so you tried unscrewing it in both directions?

[Ben Brewcat]

Oof, if it is I've sure torqued it down good:). I don't think so, from what I've been reading there aren't many reverse-threaded doodads in these. I can try though.

[2 mins later...] Hunh. That was easy :doh:.

Daniel, I owe you a beer!

[Daniel Wasson]

No sweat. Glad you were able to get it done.

[Bsweet]

Hope a good cleaning is all you need. Had a DA .22 many moons ago (about 35 years) that got to bind and the cyclinder would catch, found out the pin that the cylinder spins on was bent by snapping it closed by flicking your wrist like they do on tv. A gunsmith said alot of DAs are damaged or have poor alignment by that and you should use your off hand to close the action. Jim