Taurus 738 TCP Pistol Manual

MANUAL

INSTRUCTION TCPPT 738

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The safety warnings in this booklet are

important. By understanding the dangers inherent

in the use of any firearm, and by taking the

precautions described herein, you can enjoy

complete safety in the use of your Taurus firearm.

Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in

serious injury to you or others, as well as severe

damage to the firearm or other property.

THIS BOOKLET

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1. Safety precautions

2. Get to know your pistol

Specifications

Taurus Security System

3. Ammunition

4. Operating instructions

5. Assembly

Disassembly

Assembly

6. Care and maintenance

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Taurus Service Policy

9. Taurus limited warranty

Disassembly/

Exploded view

Parts list

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PISTOLS are classified as FIREARMS or DANGEROUS WEAPONS and aresold by us with the specific understanding that we are not responsible inany manner whatsoever for their improper or negligent handling orresale under local laws and regulations.

Taurus shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever formalfunctioning of the firearm, or for physical injury or property damage,resulting in whole or in part from (1) criminal or negligent discharge, (2)improper or careless handling, (3) unauthorized modifications, (4)defective, improper hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5) neglect,or (6) other influences beyond our direct and immediate control. Thislimitation applies regardless of whether liability is asserted on the basisof contract, negligence or strict liability (including any failure to warn).Under no circumstance shall Taurus be liable for incidental orconsequential damages, such as loss of use of property, commercial lossand loss of earnings or profits.

SAFETY WARNINGSNOT JUST FOR BEGINNERS

Regardless of your familiarity or experience with firearms, you need tostudy this manual.The safe handling of firearms requires specialized training, discipline andcaution. Firearms, by their nature and intended function, are deadlyinstruments. Accidental death or serious injury can result if they arehandled improperly or carelessly.

Firearms rarely cause accidents. Firearms accidents almost always arecaused by a failure to obey the basic rules of gun safety. Unfortunately,experienced shooters seem to violate these rules as frequently asbeginners. Thus the basics of safe firearms handling cannot be repeatedtoo often. Read, re-read and practice the basic principles of firearmssafety until they become second nature: habits that you don’t forget. Ifyou have any question about your knowledge or ability to use this or anyother firearm with complete safety you should seek supervisedinstruction. Personalized instruction is often available from firearmsdealers, gun clubs, state hunter safety programs or police departments inthe United States. If none of these sources is accessible, write to theNational Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 orat www.nra.org. THEY WILL ASSIST YOU.

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A person with a firearm in his possession has a full-timeresponsibility. He must KNOW how to keep and use his firearmsafely, and then must always TAKE the precautions necessary -all ofthem. He cannot guess; he cannot forget. This responsibility is hisalone. It cannot be passed off to someone else. Remember: nofirearm can be made accident-proof. A firearm is just a machine, withno judgement of its own. It responds to your actions, whether wise orfoolish. The only truly effective safety device is the mind of acautious shooter who never forgets that a moment’s carelessnesscan produce permanent tragedy.

Many makes and models of firearms might LOOK nearly the same.However, they differ widely in design and operation, and in thelocation and function of various controls.

Study this manual thoroughly. Educate yourself on thecharacteristics and operation of your particular firearm beforeattempting to handle it. Do not permit others to handle it - unlessthey also have done so.

You should have an instruction manual for every firearm you own. Ifyou do not, write the manufacturer and obtain one. Mostmanufacturers will gladly send you one free. If for any reason amanual is not available, visit your public library. Many books havebeen published which contain detailed information on obsolete ordiscontinued firearms.

Your knowledge can prevent injuries.

Firearms are not all alike

Taurus firearms are designed and made to offer maximumsafety when correctly used. However, as with any other weapon,it is not foolproof, and may become very dangerous if the nextbasic recommendations are not RIGIDLY observed:

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Get instruction from a competent firearms instructorbefore using any firearm.

Never cock the firearm until you are ready to shoot.

Never, never-ever point any firearm, loaded or unloaded,at anything you do not intend to shoot.

Load and unload with the muzzle pointed in a safedirection.

When receiving a firearm always check that it is unloaded(remove magazine and open slide to check if chamber is empty),even if you saw it done previously.

Never put your hand over the muzzle of a firearm.

Check ammunition to be sure it is the right size andcaliber, and that it is not dented.

WHILE HANDLING ANY FIREARM, NEVER ALLOW IT TOPOINT AT ANY PART OF YOUR BODY OR AT ANOTHER PERSON. NOHARM SHOULD RESULT IF YOU OBEY THIS RULE, EVEN IF ANACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OCCURS.

Don’t try to change your firearm’s trigger pull, becausealteration of trigger pull usually affects sear engagement and maycause accidental discharge.

Never engage a gun lock on a loaded firearm.

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DANGER: This product is not intended for use by criminals, for use inthe commission of crimes or for any other wrongful purpose. Suchuses constitute a misuse of the product and have a high likelihoodof serious bodily injury or death for the criminal, the wrongdoer, lawenforcement officers and/or innocent bystanders.

CAUTION: If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is obstruc-ting the barrel, immediately unload the firearm and look through thebore. It is not sufficient to merely look in the chamber.

Keep your finger off the trigger until you are actuallyaiming at the target ready to shoot.

Be certain the firearm is unloaded before cleaning.

Always empty firearms before entering a place wherethere are people.

Don’t test the safety by pulling the trigger while thesafety is on unless you are absolutely sure the firearm is empty andyou are pointing the muzzle away from everyone and in a safedirection.

Never pull a firearm towards you by the muzzle. Don’tclimb a tree or cross a fence with a loaded firearm.

Never carry any handgun in your pocket, purse or waist-band. Use a pistol case or proper holster with safety flap or strap.

Old or reloaded ammunition may be dangerous. Werecommend against using it.

Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded.

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Do not shoot or handle firearms after consuming beer,wine, other alcoholic beverages, any medications or other drugs thatmay affect your ability.

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Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.

Store firearms and ammunition separately beyondthe reach of children.

If a firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled,keep it pointed at the target for at least 30 seconds. Sometimes slowprimer ignition will cause a “hang” fire and the cartridge will go offafter a short pause.

Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water. Bullet mayricochet.

Use a proper bench or support and aim the gun onlyif you intend to shoot.

Dry firing is bad for this firearm, whether thehammer block is engaged or not.

Treat this firearm as a precision instrument.

Write to us concerning any items or circumstanceswhich might relate to your safety and the operation of our products.

Use a proper holster and draw only if you intend toshoot.

The safety is only a mechanical device, not asubstitute for common sense.

Be sure of your target and backstop before youshoot.

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Taurus Pistols were manufactured to perform properly with theoriginal parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts youbuy are installed correctly and that neither replacements nororiginals are altered or changed. Your firearm is a simple tool but ithas many parts that must relate correctly to other parts. Putting afirearm together wrong or modified parts can result in adamaged firearm, danger and injury or death to you and othersthrough malfunction. Always have a qualified gunsmith work onyour firearm.

THIS PISTOL IS CAPABLE OF FIRING WITH MAGAZINE REMOVED.INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT. NEVER POINT A LOADED PISTOL ATANYONE OR ANYTHING YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SHOOT.

To prevent injury or death, it is imperative that you must keep yourfirearm unloaded, securely locked, with ammunition in a separatelocation. In addition, take any other reasonable steps to limit thepossibility of theft, crime, accident or suicide.

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LOADING

Always make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safedirection.

Never attempt to load or unload any firearm insidea vehicle, building or other confined space (except a properlyconstructed shooting range). Enclosed areas frequently do not oftera completely safe direction to point the firearm; if an accidentaldischarge occurs, there is a great risk of injury or property damage.

Before loading, always clean all grease and oilfrom the bore and chamber, and check to be certain that noobstruction is in the barrel. Any foreign matter in the barrel couldresult in a bulged or burst barrel or other damage to the firearm, andcould cause serious injury to the shooter or the others.

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FIRING

Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingeraway from the trigger when cocking any firearm.

Never carry, handle or leave unattended any firearm whichis cocked and ready-to-fire. When cocked, it will fire from slight pressureon the trigger. An accidental discharge could easily result if you fall ordrop the firearm, or if the firearm is struck or disturbed by someone orsomething.

Never fire any semi-automatic firearm with your finger,hand, face, or other part of your body over or adjacent to the ejection port,or in any position where you may be struck by reciprocating movement ofthe slide (or bolt). Both the ejection of the empty cartridge cases and themovement of the slide (or bolt) are part of the normal operating cycle ofsemi-automatic firearms, and pose no safety hazard to the shooter if thefirearm is held in a normal grip and fired at arm’s length (in the case of ahandgun) as intended by its design.

Never allow other persons to stand beside you where theymight be struck by an ejected cartridge case. The case is hot, and may beejected with sufficient force to cause a burn, or cut, or injury to anunprotected eye. Make certain there is a clear, unobstructed path for safeejection of the fired case. Remember, the case may bounce off a hardobject nearby and strike you or someone else.

If while shooting, your firearm develops ANY mechanicalmalfunction or binding, or “spits” powder, gas, or if a cartridge primer ispunctured or a cartridge case is bulged or ruptured, or if the report onfiring does not sound quite right, STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY. It maybe dangerous to continue. UNLOAD THE FIREARM. DO NOT try “one moreshot”. Take the firearm and ammunition to a gunsmith for examination.

While shooting any semi-automatic firearm, an unfiredcartridge case may occasionally become jammed between the slide (orbolt) and the barrel. Clear the jam as follows, WHILE KEEPING THE MUZZLEPOINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION: remove the magazine, then pull back theslide (or bolt) and hold or lock it to the rear. The jammed cartridge or casenow can be removed by shaking it out or by picking it out.

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SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS

Risk of an accident is greatly increased when anysemi-automatic pistol, no matter how safely designed, is carried witha cartridge in the chamber. THIS PRACTICE IS NOT RECOMMENDEDAND MAY BE JUSTIFIED ONLY IN CIRCUMSTANCE OF CLEAR ANDPRESENT DANGER WHEN THE PISTOL MAY IMMEDIATELY HAVE TO BEUSED IN SELF-DEFENSE. By far the safest procedure when carrying aloaded pistol is to leave the chamber empty.

Always point the muzzle in a safe direction whenmanually operating the slide to load the first cartridge from themagazine into the chamber. Malfunctions which allow the pistol tofire without the trigger being pulled when the slide snaps closed arerare but can happen. Always grip the slide so that your finger, hand,elbow and other parts of your body are BEHIND the pistol and yourfinger is off the trigger.

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SLIDE

BARREL

DISASSEMBLY LATCH

SLIDE CATCH

REAR SIGHTFRONT SIGHT

GRIP

MAGAZINE

TRIGGER

TAURUS SECURITY SYSTEM

MAGAZINE RELEASE

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LOADED CHAMBERINDICATOR

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Caliber

Action

Capacity

Barrel length

Overall length

Overall height

Overall width

Sights

Trigger pull

Weight

Materials

Safety Devices

Slide - finish

.380 ACP

Double action only (DAO)

6+1 or 8+1rounds (w/ extended magazine)

2.84”

5.2”

3.75” (w/ standard magazine)

0.87”

Front sight: Fixed

Rear sight: Fixed

( 5 - 7 ) lbs

10.2 oz

Slide: Stainless steel

Barrel: stainless steel

Grip: polymer with metallic subframe

Loaded chamber indicator

Taurus Security System®

Matte stainless steel

SPECIFICATIONS

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Proceed as follow:- Remove the magazine;- Unload the gun by cycling the slide. MAKE SURE THE CHAMBER ISEMPTY;- Engage the Taurus Security System;- You may reinsert the magazine.

Never engage the Taurus Security System on your Taurus Pistol with theslide in the open (rearward) position. This will result in permanent damageto your firearm.

Insert the key into themechanism and turn clockwiseuntil a click is felt or heard. Themechanism now partiallyprotrudes above the surface ofthe grip. The action is locked inplace and cannot function.

To place the pistol in a firingcondition, insert the key intothe mechanism and turn itc o u n t e r - c l o c k w i s e . T h emechanism is now virtuallyflush with the surface of thegrip. The pistol can now befired.

Engagement (secure)

Disengagement (ready-to-fire)

Never attempt to engage the Taurus Security System on a Taurus pistolwith a cartridge in the chamber.

TAURUS SECURITY SYSTEM

WARNINGSecuring your firearm may inhibit access to it in a defense situation andresult in injury or death.WARNING

Failure to properly secure a firearm may result in injury or death.

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3. AMMUNITION

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Use only high quality, original, factory-manufacturedammunition. Do not use cartridges that are dirty, wet, corroded,bent or damaged. Do not oil cartridges. Lubricant or other foreignmatter on cartridges can cause potentially dangerous ammunitonmalfunctions. Use only ammunition of the caliber for which yourfirearm is chambered. The proper caliber is permanently engravedon your firearm; never attempt to use ammunition of any othercaliber.

The use of reloaded (remanufactured), hand-loaded, or othernon-standard ammuniton voids all warranties. Improperly loadedammunition can be extremely dangerous. Severe damage to thefirearm and serious injury to the shooter or to others may result.Always use ammunition that complies with the industryperformance standards established by the Sporting Arms andAmmunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc., of the United States,(SAAMI) or the equivalent from other countries.

Firearms may be severely damaged and serious injury to theshooter or to others may result from any condition causingexcessive pressure inside the chamber or barrel during firing.Excessive pressure can be caused by obstructions in the barrel,propellant powder overload, or by the use of incorrect cartridges ordefectively assembled cartridges.

Immediately stop shooting and check the barrel for a possibleobstruction whenever:- You have difficulty in, or feel unusual resistance in, chambering acartridge;- A cartridge misfires(does not go off);- The mechanism fails to extract a fired cartridge case;- Unburned grains of propellant powder are discovered spilled inmechanism;- A shot sounds weak or abnormal.

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If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is obstructing thebarrel, immediately unload the firearm and look through the bore. It isnot suffcient to merely look in the chamber. A bullet may be lodgedsome distance down the barrel where it can not easily be seen.IF A BULLET IS IN THE BORE, DO NOT ATTEMP TO SHOOT IT OUT BYUSING ANOTHER CARTRIDGE, OR BY BLOWING IT OUT WITH A BLANKOR ONE FROM WHICH THE BULLET HAS BEEN REMOVED. SUCHTECHNIQUES CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, WRECK THEFIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

If the bullet can be removed with a cleaning rod, clean any unburnedpowder grains from the bore, chamber, and mechanism beforeresuming shooting. If the bullet cannot be dislodged by tapping itwith a cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith.

Do not oil cartridges, and be sure to wipe the chamber clean ofany oil or preservative before commencing to shoot. Oil interfereswith the friction between cartridge case and chamber wall that isnecessary for safe functioning, and subjects the firearm to stresssimilar to that imposed by excessive pressure.

Use lubricants sparingly on the moving parts of your firearm.Avoid excessive spraying of any aerosol firearm care productespecially where it may get on ammunition. All lubricants and aerosolspray, lubricants in particular, can penetrate cartridge primers andcause misfires. Some highly penetrative lubricants can also migrateinside cartridge cases and cause deterioration of the propellantpowder; on firing, the powder may not ignite. If only the primerignites, there is danger that the bullet may become lodged in thebarrel.

.380 ACP ............................................... 95 GR FMJ ....... 1000 FPS

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1. To remove the magazinepress the MAGAZINE RELEASEBUTTON, located near theTRIGGER GUARD, with yourthumb.

2. Hold the MAGAZINE with oneof your hands and with theother one insert the cartridgesone at a time, pressing themdown and to the rear. Insert theMAGAZINE into the pistol untilit is held by the MAGAZINECATCH. If the MAGAZINE is notcorrectly inserted into thepistol, it can be dropped whenyou intend to shoot.

3. Hold the pistol with one handkeeping your finger away fromthe trigger. With the other handpull the SLIDE to its limit andrelease it, so SLIDE will goforward under RECOIL SPRINGpressure and will insert onecartridge in the chamber.

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These Taurus pistols do not have a magazine dis-connect (safety). They are capable of firing with magazineremoved.

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4. The pistol is ready forinstant use. If the pistol isnot to be use immediately,the magazine should beremoved and the chamberunloaded. When the pistolis in the “semi-cocked”mode, the first shot can befired double-action bypulling the trigger all the

way to the rear, which fully cocks and releases the hammer andthen fires the pistol. Subsequent shots are fired in the same wayby releasing and then pulling the trigger until the magazine isempty, the hammer being semi-cocked by the slide as it recoilsfrom each shot. AFTER A SHOT IS FIRED, THE TRIGGER MUST BEALLOWED TO MOVE FULLY FORWARD. If the trigger is pulledbefore the trigger mechanism fully resets (two “clicks”) thehammer may or may not fire the cartridge.

5. Immediately followingthe firing of a shot, and if asubsequent shot is not tobe fired at once, removethe magazine and lock theslide back using the slidecatch. Be sure the chamberis empty. If the slide is shut,the shooter should always

assume that there is a cartridge in the chamber! Don’t rely onyour memory to know if a gun or magazine is loaded. Visuallyinspect the magazine and chamber.

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Always wear adequate shooting glasses and ear plugs or “ear muff”type protectors whenever you are shooting. Always make certain thatpersons close to you are similarly protected. Unprotected eyes maybe injured by powder, gas, carbon residue, lubricant, metallicparticles or similar debris which may emanate occasionally from anyfirearm in normal use. Without ear protection, repeated exposure toshooting noise may lead to cumulative, permanent hearing loss.

Empty cartridges are automatically ejected from your pistol at aconsiderable speed and may cause injury to people close to you.Thepistol slide moves backwards during the shot. Therefore, keep yourface away from the pistol. Do not use double-holding, a condition inwhich the thumb of the hand not used to hold the pistol stays overthe other hand.

PROTECT YOUR EYES AND EARS

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1.

After removing themagazine always check forloaded chamber.

Remove the MAGAZINE bypress ing the MAGAZINERELEASE.

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2. Pull SLIDE to the rear and lockin the open position by pushingupward on the SLIDE CATCHLEVER.

3. Loosen the DISASSEMBLYLATCH using a screwdriver orother flat tool. Remove the

completely.D I S A S S E M B L Y L A T C H

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4. Carefully release SLIDE CATCH,pull SLIDE forward off of theFRAME

5. Release RECOIL SPRINGASSEMBLY from its position on thebottom of the BARREL.

6. Remove the BARREL from theSLIDE by pulling to the front andup.

ATTENTION: No further disassembly is recommended unless doneby a skilled gunsmith.

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ASSEMBLY

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In order to assemble the pistol, proceed by reversing thedisassembling procedure while observing the following details:

1 . R e p l a c e t h eBARREL in theSLIDE pushing it tot h e r e a r w a r dposition. Insert theS P R I N G / G U I D EROD sub assemblyinto the SLIDE overt h e B A R R E L ,compressing thespring slightly to getit into position.

2. The SLIDE should bemounted on the frameand pulled fully to therear and the SLIDECATCH must be movedupward to hold theSLIDE to the rear.

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, you must make sure that the BARREL

is fully forward in the SLIDE. The PIN must be

pushed through the FRAME and the mating

portion of the bottom of the BARREL. Once

these parts have been lined up, and you gently

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pin in, a click will be heard indicating that the is secured in place.PIN

4. The SLIDE CATCH then can be depressedwhich allows the SLIDE to go forward.

5. You should cycle the SLIDE several times,with no magazine inserted and no rounds in thechamber, to insure that the barrel/slide/framerelationship is correct.

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6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The firearm may be cleaned and lubricated under normal conditions withthe disassembly steps described in section 5- In special conditions, such as repairs, when disassembling is necessary,it is recommended the firearm be sent to a competent gunsmith or theimporter.- In order to keep a firearm in perfect condition it must be kept clean andcovered with a slight film of good quality oil to prevent corrosion. This isespecially necessary after use.- For normal cleaning of firearm not used or kept in storage for sometime,it is necessary to rub it with a lightly oiled cloth. In the same wayproceed with the bore of the barrel. The excess of oil must be removed- For cleaning after shooting it is of special importance that all residues ofpowder be removed from barrel and other adjacent areas using anappropriate brush. If particles of lead are detected in barrel they must bescrubbed with a brass brush, drenched with oil. Once cleaned, lubricationshould be done as above described.

- The magazine also must be cleaned to keep the firearm in goodoperating condition. The magazine shall be disassembled as follows:

Use a punch to press in on magazine spring seat.

Slide the magazine floorplate toward the front of the magazine, takingcare to prevent the forcible ejection of the magazine spring plate andcompressed magazine spring.

Withdraw magazine spring plate and magazine spring from magazinebody. Turn magazine upside down and remove magazine follower.

Assemble in reverse order.

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WARNING: Be certain the firearm is unloaded before cleaning.

- Every time you shoot your firearm, it must be cleaned regardless ofthe number of shots fired. If you shoot more than 200 shots in a day,clean your firearm every 200 shots.

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SAFETY FIRST: PARTS

All firearms require periodic maintenance and inspection which may

reveal a need for adjustment or repair. Have your firearm checked by a

competent gunsmith annually, even if it seems to be working well,

since breakage, improper functioning, undue wear, or corrosion of

some components may not be apparent from external examination. If

you notice ANY mechanical malfunction, do NOT continue to use the

firearm. UNLOAD the firearm and take it to a competent gunsmith

immediately.

Our Service Department maintains a full complement of replacement

parts for our firearms of current manufacture. Even though most

gunsmiths have the knowledge, training and ability to make the

necessary repairs to your firearm, the skill and workmanship of any

particular gunsmith is totally beyond our control. Should your firearm

ever require service, we strongly recommend that you return it to

Taurus. Follow the instructions outlined below. Remember,

unauthorized adjustments or parts replacement can void your

warranty.

It is the responsibility of the purchaser to be absolutely certain that

any parts ordered from Taurus are of the correct type and are properly

fitted and installed by a competent person. THIS FIREARM IS A

PRECISION MECHANISM AND THE IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS OR

IMPROPER MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS

MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS

INJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR TO OTHERS. Therefore, the purchaser

and/or installer of parts must accept full responsibility for the correct

adjustment of and function of the firearm after such installation has

been made or attempted.

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7. EXPLODED VIEW

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1 ....................GRIP

2 ....................FRAME

3 ....................HAMMER SPRING PIN

4 ....................RECOIL SPRING GUIDE

5 ....................MAGAZINE SPRING PLATE

6 ....................TRIGGER

7 ....................HAMMER

8 ....................SLIDE LATCH

9 ....................TRIGGER BAR

10 ....................EXTRACTOR

11 ....................SEAR

12 ....................BARREL SPRING PIN

13 ....................FIRING PIN

14 ....................GRIP PIN

14 ....................SEAR PIN

15 ....................TRIGGER PIVOT PIN

16 ....................TRIGGER PIVOT

17 ....................FIRING PIN GUIDE

18 ....................HAMMER PIN

19 ....................EXTRACTOR SPRING PIN

20 ....................SLIDE

21 ....................MAGAZINE RELEASE

22 ....................BARREL

23 ....................MAGAZINE BODY (6 SHOTS)

24 ....................DISASSEMBLY LATCH

25 ....................MAGAZINE FOLLOWER

26 ....................LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR

27 ....................MAGAZINE BOTTOM

29 ....................EJECTOR

30 ....................GRIP CAP

31 ....................FIRING PIN SPRING

32 ....................EXTRACTOR SPRING

33 ....................RECOIL SPRING OUTER

34 ....................RECOIL SPRING INNER

35 ....................TRIGGER SPRING

36 ....................HAMMER SPRING

37 ....................SLIDE RELEASE SPRING/DISASSEMBLY LATCH SPRING

38 ....................MAGAZINE RELEASE SPRING

39 ....................MAGAZINE SPRING (6 SHOTS)

40 ....................SEAR SPRING

41 ....................KEY LOCK

42 ....................KEY LOCK SPRING

43 ....................KEY LOCK BALL

44 ....................KEY LOCK PIN

45 ....................LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR SPRING

46 ....................FRAME BUSHING

47 ....................MAGAZINE BODY (8 SHOTS)

48 ....................MAGAZINE LENG THENING

49 ....................MAGAZINE SPRING (8 SHOTS)

50 ....................MAGAZINE LENG THENING BOTTOM

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Before shipment, your firearm was carefully inspected and test fired inorder to ensure that it conformed to our specifications and standards.Should your firearm require adjustment or repair, we strongly recommendthat you return it to Taurus for factory service.

If there is any question regarding the performance of your firearm, pleasewrite to our Service Department fully describing all circumstances andconditions involved. If our Service Department makes the determinationthat your firearm requires factory service, you will be so advised and will begiven instructions for the most expeditious handling of your shipment.

Our Service Department will give your firearm a complete inspection, andevaluate the problem (s) specified in your letter. If the work required is notcovered under the terms of our “Warranty” (when applicable) you willreceive an actual cost quotation, not an estimate. Any charge for repairwork must be authorized by you, and no work will be done without yourexpressed approval.

Please follow these suggestions to expedite service in the United States ofAmerica to return any firearm to us for adjustment or repair.

Federal law permits you to return your firearm to the manufacturer forservice via common carriers. However, state and local firearms laws varygreatly; you should consult your local prosecuting attorney regarding anyrestrictive laws in your jurisdiction regarding your shipment or receipt offirearms. With the above in mind, it is strongly recommended that anyfirearm sent to us for repair be sent through a Federally licensed dealer.

All firearms must be shipped to us prepaid. WE WILL NOT ACCEPTCOLLECT SHIPMENTS.Ship to: Taurus Customer Service, 16175 N.W. 49 Ave., Miami, FL 33014.

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Be sure to enclose a letter stating your name, address and telephonenumber, serial number, caliber and barrel length of your firearm. Also statenature of trouble experienced or work required. Merely stating “defective”or “repair as necessary” is inadequate information. Be specific and enclosecopies of any previous correspondence. Work (other than warranty repair)will bear minimum labor charge of $10.00.

FIREARMS MUST BE SHIPPED UNLOADED. Double check the chamber ofyour firearm before shipping. If firearms are sent to Taurus in a loadedcondition, we are required by law to notify the Federal authorities.

DO NOT include telescopic sights; custom grips, holsters, or otheraccessories with any firearm shipped to us.

8. TAURUS SERVICE POLICY

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What Does This Warranty Cover?

How Long Does Coverage Last?

What Will We Do?

What Does This Warranty Not Cover?

How Do I Get Service?

This warranty covers any service and repair needed by any productmanufactured by Forjas Taurus SA., and imported by TaurusInternational Manufacturing, Inc. or manufactured in the United Statesby Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc.

This warranty is of unlimited duration.

Taurus will service and/or repair all covered products free of charge.

This warranty does not cover stocks, forends, sights, accessories,cosmetic defects after one year, or damage caused by customer abuseat any time. This express limited warranty is the only warranty on thisproduct. This product is sold “as is” and has no implied warranties ofmerchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. There are nowarranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof.

To simplify repair and service Forjas Taurus and Taurus Internationalproducts are serviced and repaired by Taurus International. Questionsregarding the products of either company can be directed to TaurusInternational in Miami, Florida at 1-305-624-1115 or in writing to:

16175 NW. 49th AvenueMiami, Florida 33014in care of the Consumer Affairs Department.

9. TAURUS LIMITED WARRANTY

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This trademark, forged for 70 years of hard and dedicated work,became a symbol of quality in hand- guns for civilian, police andmilitary use. This outstand- ing quality is the result of constanttechnological evolution and from the devoted work of expertgunsmiths and highly specialized professionals, which makesTAURUS a respected name in more than 75 countries allOver the the world.

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NOTES

TAURUS INTERNATIONALMANUFACTURING, INC.16175 NW 49 AvenueMiami, Florida 33014

Telephone: (305) 624 1115Fax: (305) 624 1126Cód.: 50062247 Rev.: 03/2009

www.taurus.com.brwww.taurususa.com

Documents

Taurus 738 TCP Pistol Manual