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Offline canoe13

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TCR 83 safety
« on: March 20, 2011, 07:06:18 AM »
Hello, Does anyone know of a way to deactivate that stupid little release button on the safety of a TCR 83?   I know a safety is important and always use them but that release button is just about impossible to deal with on a snowy day in the deer woods. Thanks for the help.
   
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Re: TCR 83 safety
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2011, 09:50:24 AM »
I have one that has been "deactivated". The plunger was depressed and a small hole was drilled into the trigger guard and plunger. A pin was placed into the hole. This still allows use of the safety button, but you don't have to depress the plunger at the same time.
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Re: TCR 83 safety
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2011, 05:53:36 AM »
One has to remove the recoil pad which comes off with a Phillips screwdriver. Then remove the buttstock with a small socket and a long extension. Then, if I remember correctly one needs to hammer out a small pin so the trigger guard can be shifted a little. It may also also be nescessary to remove a screw (I don't remember). The little "safety-on-a-saftey" plunger can then be removed. The whole process takes me less than 30 minutes and is a big improvement in my opinion. I've sent a couple TCR's back to the factory for repair or re-bluing and they re-installed the "safety-on-a-saftey" plunger. I can't understand the reason for such a thing. What were they thinking? I bet there are folks carrying their TCR's around with the safties in the "off" position because the "safety-on-a-saftey" is such a pain.
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Re: TCR 83 safety
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2011, 04:03:45 PM »
Good information, thanks Don.  I would like to have my safety fixed in such a manner but I am not sure I can do it.  Will a good 'smith do it?
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Re: TCR 83 safety
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2011, 05:56:02 AM »
Hey Guys , I might found an easy, fast and hopefully permanent solution to the problem . This morning I put a couple dabs of super glue under the button and held in place with my fingers for a minute. The push button is now fastened down and the safety works great.  I also put a little moly lube on the safety sides with a q-tip and now it moves much more smoothly.
  ONE MOMENT, ONE SHOT
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Re: TCR 83 safety
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2011, 10:35:01 AM »
I don't load mine till I am ready to shoot.  When we are tracking a wounded animal I put a shell in the chamber but don't close the action till I am ready to shoot.  That's easier than dealing with that safety.

In fact it took a while for me to remember how the safety worked on the TCR since I don't use it.  Too complicated for Grizzly Country.
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Re: TCR 83 safety
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2011, 06:17:45 AM »
OK hunter - I think any gunsmith could take off the safety-on-a-safety, but some may see it as a liability issue. However, to me removing it makes it into a normal safety. - DON
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Re: TCR 83 safety
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2011, 07:05:28 PM »
Canoe-13 may have a good idea.
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Re: TCR 83 safety
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2011, 06:22:06 PM »
Quote from: canoe13 on March 26, 2011, 05:56:02 AM
Hey Guys , I might found an easy, fast and hopefully permanent solution to the problem . This morning I put a couple dabs of super glue under the button and held in place with my fingers for a minute. The push button is now fastened down and the safety works great.  I also put a little moly lube on the safety sides with a q-tip and now it moves much more smoothly.
  ONE MOMENT, ONE SHOT

You had no issues with the super glue and the other safety?  I like the idea but am a bit worried about either gluing my fat fingers to the receiver or the glue affecting the primary safety.
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Re: TCR 83 safety
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2011, 07:41:25 AM »
No problems at all just use a few drop and keep a little vegtable oil on your fingertips so they will not stick.  It really works well !
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