Taurus Security Key - The Firearms Forum

hstout1143 · 03-21-2012, 08:34 AM

I just picked up a Taurus semi auto, it's a beautiful firearm. The problem is I took it to the range and it wouldn't fire. I can chamber a round, eject the round. I pull the trigger and it works and leaves a small dimple in the primer but not enough to fire the round and I was wondering if that may be because of the Taurus security system. I've field striped it and given it a thorough cleaning and it does the same thing. Any ideas on what to try next? I read that some Taurus's have a security lock on them, I've never heard of such a system, could it be the reason?

carver · 03-21-2012, 10:47 AM

Which pistol is it?

Double D · 03-21-2012, 11:25 AM

The gun comes with a little key that will lock either the trigger or the slide. I doubt thats the problem. If the lock is engaged, the gun wont function. It wont hurt to check it though. And again, what gun is it?

H-D · 03-21-2012, 11:56 AM

On the pt1911 the key is in the hammer, it won't cock or fire because the hammer will not move, also cannot rack the slide, on a pt92 its in the grip frame and I have no idea what it does, but theeasy way to check is turn the security lock and see of it shoots , depending on the pistol design I would clean the firing pin, and channel and spring and check for burrs or a broken spring

hstout1143 · 03-21-2012, 12:10 PM

Sorry, I should have said what kind it is. It's a 9mm PT99 AF.

H-D · 03-21-2012, 01:25 PM

take a picture of the backstrap, it looks like an older one and may not have the security key
like this

Double D · 03-21-2012, 01:37 PM

I dont think that gun has a security key but I could be wrong. I would take the firing pin out and like someone already said, check the spring and pin.

Burbank · 03-25-2012, 08:37 PM

IMO The security key is not what is causing this problem. Sounds like a faulty firing pin. Send your weapon back for inspection if you are not comfortable with the firing pin mechanism.

Sorry to hear you are having this potentially dangerous and frustrating issue. Hope you get it resolved.

al45lc · 03-26-2012, 09:02 AM

If it's a used gun it could just be a dirty firing pin hole. Some firing pins are tapered to the hole, this allows grunge to compact at the hole and damp the firing pins impact.
One quick fix I've used when I ran a range was to blast the firing pin channel out using either the Hoppes blast and shine or Non-chloranated brake cleaner with the extension tube. Use caution, and wear safety glasses.
Improper cleaning technique is usually the culprit.

Zane71464 · 03-26-2012, 09:50 AM

^^^ agree with al45lc.
It may just need took down and give that beast a GOOD cleaning.

03-21-2012, 08:34 AM	#1
hstout1143 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Contributor Posts: 1,742	Taurus Security Key I just picked up a Taurus semi auto, it's a beautiful firearm. The problem is I took it to the range and it wouldn't fire. I can chamber a round, eject the round. I pull the trigger and it works and leaves a small dimple in the primer but not enough to fire the round and I was wondering if that may be because of the Taurus security system. I've field striped it and given it a thorough cleaning and it does the same thing. Any ideas on what to try next? I read that some Taurus's have a security lock on them, I've never heard of such a system, could it be the reason? --> Last edited by hstout1143; 03-21-2012 at 09:07 AM..

03-21-2012, 10:47 AM	#2
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,288	Re: Taurus Security Key Which pistol is it? __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

03-21-2012, 11:25 AM	#3
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,084	Re: Taurus Security Key The gun comes with a little key that will lock either the trigger or the slide. I doubt thats the problem. If the lock is engaged, the gun wont function. It wont hurt to check it though. And again, what gun is it? __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

03-21-2012, 11:56 AM	#4
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: Taurus Security Key On the pt1911 the key is in the hammer, it won't cock or fire because the hammer will not move, also cannot rack the slide, on a pt92 its in the grip frame and I have no idea what it does, but theeasy way to check is turn the security lock and see of it shoots , depending on the pistol design I would clean the firing pin, and channel and spring and check for burrs or a broken spring __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

03-21-2012, 12:10 PM	#5
hstout1143 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Contributor Posts: 1,742	Re: Taurus Security Key Sorry, I should have said what kind it is. It's a 9mm PT99 AF. Last edited by hstout1143; 04-22-2013 at 10:29 PM..

03-21-2012, 01:25 PM	#6
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: Taurus Security Key take a picture of the backstrap, it looks like an older one and may not have the security key like this __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

03-21-2012, 01:37 PM	#7
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,084	Re: Taurus Security Key I dont think that gun has a security key but I could be wrong. I would take the firing pin out and like someone already said, check the spring and pin. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

03-25-2012, 08:37 PM	#8
Burbank Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma City Contributor Posts: 6	Re: Taurus Security Key IMO The security key is not what is causing this problem. Sounds like a faulty firing pin. Send your weapon back for inspection if you are not comfortable with the firing pin mechanism. Sorry to hear you are having this potentially dangerous and frustrating issue. Hope you get it resolved.

03-26-2012, 09:02 AM	#9
al45lc Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: colorful colorado Posts: 1,016	Re: Taurus Security Key If it's a used gun it could just be a dirty firing pin hole. Some firing pins are tapered to the hole, this allows grunge to compact at the hole and damp the firing pins impact. One quick fix I've used when I ran a range was to blast the firing pin channel out using either the Hoppes blast and shine or Non-chloranated brake cleaner with the extension tube. Use caution, and wear safety glasses. Improper cleaning technique is usually the culprit. __________________ You are what you do, when it counts.

03-26-2012, 09:50 AM	#10
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,369	Re: Taurus Security Key ^^^ agree with al45lc. It may just need took down and give that beast a GOOD cleaning. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!