Taurus 605 issues and service update (Part 2)

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9 ай бұрын

Today I test fire my Taurus 605 that was sent in to Taurus for a second time to resolve a problem that led to function issues with the cylinder of the revolver not rotating while firing in double action.

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@Valorius 9 ай бұрын

Good video Tex!

@texmexshoots 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Bud! Happy Friday!

@Salieri47 4 ай бұрын

The Taurus mechanism doesn't have enough grunt to overcome the imbalance?I know have Taurus Model 82 from the early 1990s. At some point, with an extremely low round count, the firing pin stopped retracting, which means the cylinder wouldn't rotate. I can point the gun upward and smack it to make the firing pin drop back into place. Taurus CS sent me a shipping label, but life got complicated and I never sent it in.

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

I think the hand is not long enough or making sufficient contact with the cylinder. But I'm not an expert. Was just wishing Taurus would get it fixed.

@lukefredericks7222 5 ай бұрын

I had that issue with a brand new Ruger Super BlackHawk Hunter. Cocking the hammer was not smooth or always possible, and it turned out the innards were full of metal shavings from the factory. Maybe you have shavings in the gears?

@texmexshoots 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up Luke! I would have hoped the factory would have cleaned it out when I returned it, but I will have to take a look myself.

@joshfattig514 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, i just bought one but i shouldn't have a problem since i try to jam 10 rounds in the 5 round cylinder. I will try the deringer method to see if mine malfunctions as well.

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

Hey Josh! I’m sure yours will be fine since people keep posting that the issue has been remedied on the newer models. Also, mine would function normally if it had five rounds loaded in the cylinder.. Take care and stay safe.

@frankhinkle5772 9 ай бұрын

I really, really want to like Taurus revolvers, but both you And Gun_Sam have different model Taurus revolver which don't work properly and Taurus CS hasn't been able to fix them. I would not feel comfortable carrying that revolver, even for snake patrol. Thanks for the update.

@texmexshoots 9 ай бұрын

Thanks as always Frank. I am terribly disappointed as well. Might have to designate it as a practice pistol. Or a boat anchor. 😅

@cervus-venator 9 ай бұрын

Man I'm feeling the frustration for you. That is just crazy. Sorry for the frustrations this is causing. Oh well, it can be a range gun.

@texmexshoots 9 ай бұрын

Yeah, frustration is a good descriptor. As I told Boomstick, as long as I keep five rounds in it, at least one should go off.

@rickyracer1970 7 ай бұрын

That's definitely a bummer No one buys a snubby for just a range gun and really who wants a firearm that's iffy

@texmexshoots 7 ай бұрын

@@rickyracer1970 I hear you Ricky. Not sure what to do with it at this point.

@rickyracer1970 7 ай бұрын

@@texmexshoots I've read in the comments where yours is an older model I've wanted one of these for pocket carry again I've had one in the past can't say if I remember trying to run it with less than five rounds you know at the range sometimes You're finishing off some rounds and say you only have two or three left and you're going to use them I'm thinking I have done that and not had trouble with one in the past but that was about three or four years ago and it was new

@REL21000 5 ай бұрын

That gun should be returned for a full refund and a vote of no confidence.

@mikewallace119 6 ай бұрын

I guess you will have to spend 900 and get a S&W... You get what you pay for...

@texmexshoots 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike. You know what they say, best to cry once.

@jasonashley4579 4 ай бұрын

I own all kinds of revolvers, Smith Ruger Astra Colt Manurhin and Taurus, I've got a couple Taurus model 65's one made in the 70's and a newer production one that are solid, accurate and reliable, had a Smith 637 that broke in the first 5 shots, took Smith and Wesson 8 months to send me a new one.

@barryfroelich3526 4 ай бұрын

You do . Sometimes you find a true bargain. Bought a GP100 .357 at a pawnshop.

@357mag84 19 күн бұрын

Lmao, don't get a Smith! Get a Ruger. New Smith's are worse than Taurus.

@RajunCajun1 8 ай бұрын

The "video" is NOT disappointing! Thank for sharing! They need to try it with only two rounds and with only one round to see what the heck is wrong with it! there is NO weight from the rounds to dictate the cylinder turning/spinning! I call B S on the play! FLAG on the paly!!!

@texmexshoots 8 ай бұрын

Thanks RajunCajun. I sent them the video of the video I did after receiving it back from the first time it was serviced. They should have seen exactly what problem I was having with the revolver. But after servicing they didn't bother to try it with only two rounds.

@clems6989 3 ай бұрын

Send it back again !! And demand a new gun. The gun is out of tolerance on the frame / cylinder engagement. Does it also have end shake ??

@texmexshoots 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice Clem. I'm not sure if it has any end shake. I will have to double check. I agree that after two failed attempts at fixing the issue, they should replace the revolver.

@grahamohea2424 9 ай бұрын

I would wonder if it is a specific chamber that is having this problem

@texmexshoots 9 ай бұрын

I don't think so. Didn't matter which chamber I used. It was more about it creating a counter balance that the revolver's hand could not overcome to cycle.

@rickyracer1970 7 ай бұрын

Great video I've subscribed I like your content straightforward no b******* That's what it's all about

@texmexshoots 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Ricky! I really appreciate that. My videos are a labor of love. Not monetizing my channel or asking for sponsors. Just a guy who loves shooting sports and likes to share my fun times with others.

@terryholloway9930 9 ай бұрын

Just make sure you load it up but you right once you lose trust I would want it to go bang no matter if it’s one

@texmexshoots 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Terry! Yeah, I plan to keep it fully loaded. But it will be for outdoor use instead of Self Defense.

@stevekneebone3802 7 ай бұрын

Ok…. I don’t know if your looking for problems or not. But who loads 2 rounds? Have you tried it with all 5 loaded?

@texmexshoots 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve. It works fine with all five rounds loaded. It's only when there are only two rounds next to each other that the cylinder has an issue with its balance. Even then the problem usually only arises when using heavier loads like 158 grain. The problem first arose when I was taking some slow motion footage and only loading two rounds to shoot off quickly. At the time I was comparing it to the Taurus Ultra-lite and the S&W Airweight. The video should be on my channel somewhere. The 605 was the only one that had that specific problem during filming.

@stevekneebone3802 7 ай бұрын

@@texmexshoots Ok…. but like I said… no one shoots or carry’s with only 2 rounds in the cylinder. How does it shoot with all 5 in the chambers?

@texmexshoots 7 ай бұрын

@@stevekneebone3802 Every time I load 5 rounds into the cylinder, it functions without a problem. So as long as you keep it fully loaded, it shouldn't be a problem. 👍

@luisuribe5432 6 ай бұрын

@@stevekneebone3802the gun should always shoot no matter the rounds …

@stevekneebone3802 6 ай бұрын

@@luisuribe5432 True…. But who only carries with two rounds? If it shoots ok fully loaded……..

@Peterymson 4 ай бұрын

Why should you load only 2 rounds on av5 round wheel?

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

Maybe its all the ammo you have left? 😄 But like I said in the other post, it works fine when fully loaded with five rounds.

@KalabCoine-kp8es 2 ай бұрын

Having the exact same issue with a brand new 327 2”. It happened without a single live round. It occurred with snap caps with less than 100 dry fires. About to sent off the handgun to Taurus hopefully I will have better luck than you. 😕

@texmexshoots 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Kalab! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.🤞

@Valorius 9 ай бұрын

They should be sending a return label. When I had issues with my Ruger that's exactly what they did.

@texmexshoots 9 ай бұрын

To be fair, they did send me the label twice, for both times they did service. The issue is always being at home when it gets back since FedEx will require my signature and I can't send it to my work address. I just don't have any faith in their ability to repair it at this point.

@Valorius 9 ай бұрын

@@texmexshoots Roger. I have honestly never been a fan of Taurus.

@dannydenman5267 7 ай бұрын

Thats interesting how that can throw that cylinder balance off.

@texmexshoots 7 ай бұрын

@@dannydenman5267 Thanks for watching Danny! It's a bigger problem when you start using heavier loads.

@georgeveneziano2754 8 ай бұрын

This bumms me out I own a 605 idk if I have the problem it wrks perfect with 5 rounds in it last time I took it out probably 200 rounds no issues now I need to know thanks for the review I'll let you know

@texmexshoots 8 ай бұрын

Thanks George. I'm sure that as long as you keep it fully loaded, it will work fine. Just seems to be a strange issue with mine when it is partially loaded.

@georgeveneziano2754 8 ай бұрын

I gave mine a try with 2 rounds no problem whatsoever over and over Nothing something going on with yours I tried to make it happen but just keeps on kicking send yours back again with a letter of disappointment strong 💪 good luck my friend

@georgeveneziano2754 8 ай бұрын

I'm sorry what year is your 605 mine is a 2019

@texmexshoots 8 ай бұрын

@@georgeveneziano2754 It may be an issue they have already fixed. Someone else commented as such. Mine is much older, from around 2014.

@georgeveneziano2754 8 ай бұрын

I thought as much your emblem on the side is of older guns maybe dump that one pick up a newer piece. I mean idk hopefully it goes well. I know how you feel about Taurus I like them to at least you know there's some good ones out there. Really glad mine worked 💪 they are cooler than dangit take care.

@nizarleone 8 ай бұрын

what about shooting just one bullet? does it have the same problem? what about 3?

@texmexshoots 8 ай бұрын

That's a good question. I honestly do not know. I only found out about the problem when I loaded it with two rounds to film some slow motion. I can say it does work if I fully load the cylinder.

@nizarleone 8 ай бұрын

You should try, without considering that if I’m not wrong this does only happens when you load in .357 rounds…not with the .38s because those are light…am I right?

@texmexshoots 8 ай бұрын

@@nizarleone Originally it happened with both types of ammunition, but after being back to the factory twice, it is only an issue with 357 magnum loads. To be fair the only type I tried was the 158gr.

@KalabCoine-kp8es 2 ай бұрын

I hope you got yours ironed out. Real bummer. My 605 was flawless. That’s why I bought another model.

@texmexshoots 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Still having some issues but have gotten some advice from other posters on a potential fix.

@frumpypantz1635 6 ай бұрын

Had the same issue on my 856. For what fixed mine, read on... I saw that others were having repeated issues even after warranty "repairs", so I decided to try and fix it myself. It was ALWAYS happening with bullets over 125gr, and whenever I would put 2 rounds in - just like you show here - and then pull double action fairly slowly. The cylinder stop would release the cylinder before the hand would engage the cylinder star, so the cylinder would rotate clockwise (the wrong way) ever-so-slightly, than the hand could not engage at all. The cylinder would not rotate, and not fire. Very repeatable, just like you're showing here (you'd think this would be on a checklist at Taurus - people do load and fire less than a full cylinder of ammo ya know). It would work with a full cylinder, it would work when firing only 2 rounds when pulling the double-action trigger quickly. Just stating what worked for me - this should likely be done by a trained professional. Discuss this with someone comfortable in doing such work, and validate it for yourself...up to you. But, I sanded/filed down part of the trigger where it engages the cylinder stop so that it would not begin moving the stop out of the way as soon as the trigger moved. This created a delay from when pulling the trigger before it would release the cylinder...this brought the stop moving out of the way and the hand engaging events closer together in time. It took more sanding (400/600 grit) than I thought, but this fixed it. It has been 100% since. Before this repair, i could put pressure on the trigger, and the cylinder stop would move completely out of the way before the hammer or hand got involved at all, and the cylinder would free-wheel. That would be interesting to see if yours does that. Good luck with it. I'd hate to think that this 605 may be relegated to the junk pile or only snake duty. Hopefully you can get it timed better and working properly. I can't figure out why Taurus can't replicate this problem when it's so easily demonstrated in the video, but they seem to be really struggling in this arena currently.

@texmexshoots 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the post Frumpy! You very clearly set out the issue with the cylinder stop and hand. I'm not sure if Taurus doesn't understand the problem or just doesn't care. After two trips back, they never got mine right. I'm glad you were able to get yours fixed. I'm not confident enough in my gunsmithing skills to try it, but like you stated, a good smith who understand the problem can probably get it right. Thanks again!

@richardandrewcrosby3078 8 ай бұрын

You just got one of them guns with a mind of its own.😂

@texmexshoots 8 ай бұрын

Just like my kids! 😅

@toneyholcombe7088 9 ай бұрын

Taurus cs still has a long way to go. Not to mention, legally shipping a firearm to them for warranty service is not a cheap proposition. I've had to send a S&W back before but they paid shipping both ways.

@texmexshoots 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. To be fair they did send me the label. The main issue is being at hope when they ship it back to sign for the package. I just don't have faith in their ability to resolve the issue at this point.

@alexmartin1430 7 ай бұрын

This gun is from 2014 as well

@professorjedi1024 7 ай бұрын

Did you ever try to replicate the problem using single action?

@texmexshoots 7 ай бұрын

Hey there Professor Jedi! The problem does not occur when cocking in single action. Only when pulling the trigger in double action.

@Peterymson 4 ай бұрын

Try loading it full 5 rounds and see if it does it again..

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

I have and it functions fine with 5 rounds.

@user-xr2pp4nx1v 4 ай бұрын

I'll take it!!

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate your willingness to take the pistol. Already have a couple of people in queue.

@echogl 7 ай бұрын

I totally agree you cannot trust it. I would return it.

@texmexshoots 7 ай бұрын

It's what I plan to do.

@larryprokop3137 7 ай бұрын

Bummer I have been watching videos about Taurus revolvers and it seems they have problems with their revolvers and customer service fixing them

@texmexshoots 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Larry. Sadly it does seem to be an issue with Taurus.

@davidfischer7895 4 ай бұрын

Pretty sure the gun he's shooting is about ten years old and this was a known problem that Taurus has since resolved. This video kinda seems like a hit piece. I've shot a few 605s and they've all worked flawlessly.

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

@@davidfischer7895 Thank you for watching David. You are correct in that this 605 is about a decade old. I have been told that the issue has been resolved on newer models by other posters in my videos, and I have shared that information myself. However to call my video a "hit piece" seems misplaced. I shared my experience over three videos of my issue with the revolver. I had been asked by my subscribers to keep them informed of my progress and that is what I did. After shipping it back to Taurus twice, the issue was not resolved. I gave them detailed information about the problem I was having with the revolver. On the second trip I even forwarded them my previous video at their request. Sadly the revolver was not fixed. It is what it is.

@davidfischer7895 4 ай бұрын

@texmexshoots I just think it's a little odd to crawl out of the woodwork with a ten year old gun trying to get a ten year old problem fixed and watching the videos makes it seem like it's a current problem that's why I called it a hit piece. But people do just buy guns and toss them in the safe and never shoot them. My dad has a twenty year old Ruger that he's "gonna send in to get fixed one day" so that does happen I suppose.

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

@@davidfischer7895 Fair enough. I would have never known about the problem if I hadn't tried to make the first video where I was comparing some snub nose revolvers. The reason I only loaded two rounds was due to taking some slow motion footage. My plan was to shoot off two rounds quickly and was able to do so with a S&W 642 airweight and a Taurus 85 ultra-lite. That is when the 605 first failed. I'm happy to hear that Taurus has fixed this issue with newer 605's, However, I'm still of the opinion that they should have been able to fix mine.

@gregsmith8469 9 ай бұрын

This might sound dorky and please don't take offense, I don't think that gun likes you.

@texmexshoots 9 ай бұрын

Greg, I am inclined to believe you.

@Moss500. 4 ай бұрын

I would make it aa truck gun. Very sad they didnt fix it. It dont matter how many rounds you put in it.

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

Not a bad idea!

@johnstein230 4 ай бұрын

My 605 did the same thing I never sent it in

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that John. If you contact Taurus customer service by phone, you should get them to send you a shipping slip so you don’t have to pay to send it to them. Maybe you’ll have more luck than I did getting it fixed.

@commandZee 9 ай бұрын

Man that sucks; broken difficult to fix guns in the collection are so annoying. Taurus can still fix it-by replacing it with a new gun.

@texmexshoots 9 ай бұрын

Yeah, at this point that is the only solution left. They've replaced half the revolver and it still isn't reliable.

@josephhaack5711 6 ай бұрын

My 905 shoots flawlessly

@texmexshoots 6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that Joseph and thanks for watching. This video is just a reminder to everyone that it is always important to check your firearms for proper function regardless of who the manufacturer is. Take care and stay safe.

@unknownopinionoid2672 4 ай бұрын

It might need to be full to operate !

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

That is certainly the case with this revolver. Thanks for watching!

@LionquestFitness 7 ай бұрын

I had this problem with an 856. It took three things. Loading two cartridges, 158 grain cartridges (a heavier cartridge), and staging of the trigger.

@texmexshoots 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yeah, I try to test it by doing a smooth pull on the trigger. Seems like there would be a simple fix to this issue, but Taurus hasn't been able to figure it out on my 605.

@LionquestFitness 7 ай бұрын

I have to wonder if the trigger spring is weaker than it should be on some of these guns. I have had several others that didn't have this issue, but looking on forums and KZfaq there are a percentage of people who do.@@texmexshoots

@mybotanicaljourney 7 ай бұрын

Tell them to give you a new one.

@texmexshoots 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Cripto. I think that will be my next move.

@Aceinfinity-le8zc 5 ай бұрын

I would just take it to a gun smith to fix

@texmexshoots 5 ай бұрын

That would be the smart move.

@royk164 4 ай бұрын

send it back, send it back, bet they replace the gun !

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice! I appreciate you watching the video.

@davekillen1581 6 ай бұрын

Your short pulling it why would you load only 2 you want it to fail

@texmexshoots 6 ай бұрын

Hey there Dave. Thanks for watching. I was honestly trying to do a smooth pull. If you delay then yes, that makes it worse. The 2 rounds were due to trying to film some slow motion footage for another video. That's when the issue arose. If you keep it fully loaded it works fine.

@Peterymson 4 ай бұрын

I think it’s a wheel imbalance issue …

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

I think you are right Peter. Thanks for watching!

@fbweaver63 7 ай бұрын

that is not encouraging as i carry the 605. i have never had a problem with it, but i always fill the cylinder when i shoot.

@texmexshoots 7 ай бұрын

It seems to be a very particular problem. The only reason it happened was due to me wanting to film some slow motion footage of the recoil. I only put in two rounds in a few different snubbies and started to film. My 605 was the only one that had this issue. But to be fair, it seems to work well when all five chambers are loaded.

@fbweaver63 7 ай бұрын

@@texmexshoots i was thinking of stepping out back and try mine with 2 rounds, but i don't want to see it happen. right now it has never hiccupped and i don't want to lose confidence in it. it is just enough shorter than my sp101 to not poke me when carrying appendix. it just disappears in a pair of shorts and a tee-shirt. in cooler weather i can carry bigger back up than the lcp2, which then becomes #3.

@texmexshoots 7 ай бұрын

@@fbweaver63 After the second trip to Taurus, I could only re-create the problem with 158 grains. The heavier ammo must cause the imbalance to happen. If it has always worked for you with a full cylinder then I wouldn't worry about it.

@enriqueoliva6988 4 ай бұрын

That revolver is possessed,you need the help of a shaman and not a gunsmith.

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

I need a young priest and an old priest and LOTS of holy water 😁

@fat_basturd5345 4 ай бұрын

Keep your thumb off the cylinder.

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

Certainly! I really don't think I'm doing so, but to be fair I will pay more attention next time.

@user-yb3es4jk9l 4 ай бұрын

Bro fully load it its fine it qas shooting on a empty cylinder because you onky put 2 in the dang thing 😂😂😂

@texmexshoots 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate the advice! Although what if I am poor and can only afford two rounds? 😅

@garycombs9435 6 ай бұрын

You can give it to me if you don't trust it.

@texmexshoots 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Gary. I appreciate your openness to take my wayward revolver. I've actually already have other plans for this pistol. Take care and stay safe!

@MrBIGONE67 8 ай бұрын

Don't make excuses for that pistol it's a piece of shit send it back or trade it in or sell it.

@texmexshoots 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate the advice. I feel bad selling the pistol knowing it has this issue. Might just have to see if they will take it back one more time or exchange it.