What are your thoughts on the used revolver's star?

[Dave Baird]

I'm not certain if the irregularities will affect the cycling or not? Would you buy it based on the star?
Thank you, Dave

 

[armorer951]

Purely an opinion on my part, but the only way to actually evaluate the efficacy of a particular extractor (or any other part) would be to function check the revolver.

 

[Camster]

I would pass on that one. Reckon we'd like to know what model it is however, though in noting the seven holes, that narrows it down quite a bit.
Probably new enough to get parts for it.

 

[Dave Baird]

That's one posted for sale, I don't have it in hand. It's a Taurus 617. Too bad Smith never made a smaller 7-shot.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Keep on looking!

 

[shawn mccarver]

My vote, based on brand alone is to decline the opportunity to bring a Taurus to your house.

 

[Heinz]

To me, that smacks of someone doing something bad, like slamming the cylinder shut. And folks who have bad gun handling habits seldom have just one. Combine that with less than the most reliable brand out there, and I would run away

 

[Dave Baird]

Thanks fellas, I will. The rest of it looks pristine, but I saw that, enlarged it and thought I better check with the experts. Thank you!

 

[chief38]

The only way I know how to check a Revolver's timing is in person with the gun in my hand. Looks on some parts mean very little. The only surface that really matters is the surface that mates with the Hand. That will determine if lock up and carry up is within spec.

If you don't understand how to check this out, bring someone with you who does. Unless you can physically check this out, I would not but the revolver unless you have the ability and willingness to replace and fit a new one. IMHO this part lasts quite a while and so if that part is worn it is likely other parts are well worn too. Since it's pretty dirty, it's hard to see in your picture. Again, the proof is in an in-hand check by a knowledgable person.

Oh - just wanted to mention that fitting a new one takes experience, knowledge and the proper tools. Since this is a 7 shot revolver the part may be more difficult to find.

 

[John Patrick]

Even if that revolver is in time, the beat up star says it's in time for a relatively short time period.

I would pass, regardless of brand.

FWIW, I have owned a fantastic Taurus. The most accurate revolver I have ever had the pleasure to shoot. It was a Tracker 22lr, and I was foolish to sell it.

 

[Marksman]

I'd run not walk away from a revolver whose extractor looked like that. Looks as though bubbasmith has been at work on that one.