TX200 safety button doesn't function properly.

[Paul E]

Roadworthy, your post is what I went off to fix my lockup issue and same as yours it took .020 to fix it. ARH does not have the aftermarket shoe listed for sale when I did my shoe and still doesn’t have it listed. That is why I brazed the shoe. The shim for me just would not work. I have been watching ARH to get one of the shoes as soon as they become available. Thanks for your post it helped a lot.

[Paul E]

Nced, did you get it sorted out?

[nced]

Nced, did you get it sorted out?

Not yet, but I will be testing the function of the safety with some "shoe shimming" and the responses here recommended about .020 shimming. As mentioned in a prior reply, the safety functions properly when the "end plug" with the trigger group is removed from the gun and the sear set to fire.

Will keep ya posted.

[nced]

I have a TX200 needing some maintenance work. When shooting over the chrony I noticed that the safety is always set to fire after cocking. The gun does shoot reliably, however the safety is always in the firing position.

I thought I'd get some expert opinions about what to look for before messing with the trigger group myself.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Update on TX200 safety issue...........
The safety functioned properly after the "end plug" was removed and the sear cocked. Safety popped out normally and the trigger group would function normally after depressing the safety. Using the good response I received I checked the fit of the cocking plate to the corresponding recess and indeed there was a lot of slop.......

Will try shimming up the back of the plate and tese if the added stroke will actuate the safety properly.

Taking some GTA advice I silver soldered a piece of steel shim stock to the rear of the cocking plate "filed to fit" the comp tube recess with a couple thou end clearance.
Now the safety functions correctly........


I'm guessing that either the origional TX200 fit up was sloppy due to "bad tolerance stack up)  or wear between the linkages and pins.

[desmobob]

Update on TX200 safety issue..........
Taking some GTA advice I silver soldered a piece of steel shim stock to the rear of the cocking plate "filed to fit" the comp tube recess with a couple thou end clearance.
Now the safety functions correctly........

I'm guessing that either the origional TX200 fit up was sloppy due to "bad tolerance stack up)  or wear between the linkages and pins.

Glad to hear you got it sorted out!  It's a shame that AirArms won't correct this issue as it seems to be an on-going problem.  The fact that it involves the safety makes it more puzzling.  It's also a shame that someone still isn't offering replacement cocking shoes that allow for a quick fix.  Some folks aren't so handy to be able to make the repair that you did. 

Anyway, enjoy shooting your TX200!  Mine never ceases to impress me.

Tight groups,
Bob

[Paul E]

I’m with Bob on his comment. Glad you got it fixed nced.

[broachoski]

Today, I had to search GTA for this same issue. I bought a refurbished 200HC from PA to fulfill my bucket list as I love short barreled guns. The safety would not SET. The pin would not budge nor could I rotate it. After disassembly and cleaning the safety pin and spring all is well. It was well lubricated but must have had a speck of trash in there.
I could find no other issue as to why it was returned to Pyramid.

[Jonah]

I agree with smoketown, I hate automatic safeties.  So, I took mine out of the Tx200 and plugged the holes. 

[Springrrrr]

I silver soldered shim stock to the front of the OEM cocking shoe and it worked perfectly until I was able to get a custom shoe from Air Rifle Headquarters.  They are not always available and you have to strike while the iron is hot.

By filling the gap, you also get a more secure lock up against the piston seal.

[Rimfire]

   Paul E, I cannot thank you enough for posting that solution to the TX200. I just brazed a shim to the cocking shoe today and fitted the piece in the gun. It now functions perfectly. I have been pondering a solution to this for sometime now and just came across your solution. IT WORKED GREAT. Thanks again.

[Paul E]

Glad it helped you.