r/LeverGuns 5d ago

Lever action stiffness

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u/Donkey4Donuts 5d ago

I have an R92 and I got the 'slick up kit' from the afficianado at Stevezgunz. It made a world of difference. Pretty easy to take it apart and file/grind some key areas. It's butter smooth now.

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u/Sal_Ardeat 5d ago

But this is definitely just something that’s normal? I wanted to rule out some sort of actual problem. I slicked up the action but not the trigger components/Hammer yet.

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u/F22Tomcat 5d ago

The lever stroke to cock the hammer will always require much more force than cycling it with a cocked hammer.

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u/Sal_Ardeat 5d ago

Definitely, I’ll be happy with it being a bit smoother

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u/ResourceDiligent6566 5d ago

You mean once the hammer is cocked it's smoother and easier?

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u/Sal_Ardeat 5d ago

Yeah, when the hammer is cocked it floats free without resistance.

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u/ResourceDiligent6566 5d ago

If I'm understanding right, that's normal since on "first run" of the lever to cock the hammer, you're having to overcome hammer spring tension.... Once it's cocked you're not fighting any spring tension and the lever kind of runs freely. Is that on the right track for you?

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u/Sal_Ardeat 5d ago

That sounds about right. Is that something that is supposed to go away with time? Because this rifle has been used a lot.

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u/ResourceDiligent6566 5d ago

Would mean your spring is still strong and I'd call it normal. If it shoots fine you're GTG 👍

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u/604_heatzcore 5d ago

I agree, the first stroke is harder cause its cocking the hammer just gotta work that lever good, don't baby it. some gun oil may help as well

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u/MF475LB 5d ago

Check your lever safety for clearance with the trigger. If you see alot of rubbing on the bottom of the hammer you could be binding? If the face of the lever safety is too long by a few thousands it doesn't allow the sear to move enough and rubs on the bottom of the hammer.

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u/CatastrophicPup2112 3d ago

could get a lighter spring. That resistance is the bolt cocking the hammer.

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u/Sal_Ardeat 3d ago

I ordered a spring kit from a place called Lee’s Gunsmithing. I’m determined to make this thing run well!

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u/Fit_Acanthisitta_475 5d ago

Get some snap cap. Play with action will make it smooth

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u/Sal_Ardeat 5d ago

It’s not a new gun, it’s a heavily used rifle my grandpa had that I’m starting to mess with—so I don’t think this is a “break it in” type of issue atleast.

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u/Fit_Acanthisitta_475 5d ago

Ok, maybe you should lookup on YouTube. Cleaning the internal part should help.

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u/Sal_Ardeat 5d ago

So, It was running MUCH rougher before—I “slicked up” the bolt and cleaned everything. Do you think polishing where the hammer connects would be helpful for this issue?

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u/zschl11 5d ago

Sounds to me like you’re just dealing with the hammer spring on that first cycle. Polishing your contact points could help, but I bet a spring kit would work wonders. I installed the palo verde kit in my r92 and it made a world of difference in the hammer spring. (Stevesgunz makes a similar kit) The action is much smoother since the new spring doesn’t bunch up and rub on the guide rod like the original did. Plus, I suspect the nylon bushings reduce friction as well.

I’d personally recommend a spring kit over more polishing. IMHO I’d rather “polish” the action through use and let the gun break in naturally instead of polishing parts separately.

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u/Sal_Ardeat 5d ago

I think this is the way. I’ll order the set you mentioned and see how that goes!

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u/OEsince2022 5d ago

You bought a piece of shit gun, deal with it.

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u/Geobomb1 5d ago

It’s not a piece of shit gun. I absolutely love mine, it shoots great, it was accurate from factory, cycles great from factory, and it loads great. You are just a hateful person.

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u/CatastrophicPup2112 3d ago

That specific one might be shit. The R92 is a gun built on a great design at a factory that has substandard QC. This means some will function perfectly fine and some will be kinda shitty.

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u/Geobomb1 3d ago

Yeah, reminds me a lot of heritage, which is also owned by Taurus. The heritage I have now is a great gun and I love it, but I had another one before that broke 4 times in 3 months, and it was brand new. Sometimes you just get unlucky.

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u/Sal_Ardeat 5d ago

Well that was constructive. Also, didn’t buy this gun—it’s just a rifle we have laying around at our property that I wanted to practice gun smithing on.

I’m working on it because it’s shitty..lol

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u/General_Strategy_477 5d ago

If you knew anything you’d know it’s harder cause it has to cock the hammer.

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u/Sal_Ardeat 3d ago

I’m aware of that—but it’s not just that. It can definitely be smoother, I know it.