Thompson Encore

[Silverdo]

Got a Thompson Encore, 308 cal, 18 in barrel that has will not fire about 4 out of 12 rounds, ammo is Hornady 308 custom light. The primers show a dimple where the firing pin hit it but no fire, I even tried to recock and fire a second time, Any suggestions I can try, other than a gun smith.

 

[mfoster]

Sounds like a weak firing pen spring,it would have to be fixed for me to hunt with.

 

[Silverdo]

Showing my lack of knowledge, is the firing pin spring the same as the return spring, and I agree zero confidence in it.

 

[Weims]

Look up Mike Bellm he has what you need to fix it and it’s an easy fix. Been there done that.

 

[RSB]

If you have a hammer spur on the hammer, take it off. That will case light hits. I put a Mike Bellm Kit in mine and no more issues with hammer spur installed.

 

[Maggiemaeodie]

I had one that had light strikes. It did it when I squeezed real slow on the trigger. I would fife if I jerked it. Some times even the dimpled ones. I to it to a GS . It still was not fixed. Missed some good bucks because of it.

 

[rosewood]

Could be a headspace issue. If chamber is too deep, the firing pin can't reach far enough. I had a 260 rem barrel from them that had same problem. Finally convinced them it was defective and they gave me a new barrel. Don't know if S&W are still doing warranty for them or not. Take the barrel off, drop a round in the chamber and see if it sits below the breech of the barrel. It should be flush or standing a tad proud. Really need a go, no-go gauge to verify for sure, but this will get you started.

Rosewood

 

[Jason280]

Does it do this with other barrels as well, or is the .308 the only barrel you have with the frame?