[pheasantmaster]

Coil or leaf springs, drop the trigger and you'll know.

Push the safety all the way forward and pull trigger assembly downward.

None that I've owned had a substantially higher than average POI. Higher stocks just like lower combs were available to fit an individual better.

Prices are all over the place. Who tubed it? That could make a significant difference for me.

 

[daledb]

Your title "Perazzi TM1 reliability/function". I've had a TM1 for many years. Reliability, like other Perazzi's, is outstanding. The TM1 in particular has few internal / trigger moving parts so not much to go wrong. Easy to change out firing pin. I've never had an issue with it. As stated by phesantmaster to remove the trigger group push the safety on the tang all the way forward while pulling down on the trigger. The trigger group on my TM1 has a coil spring, has worked flawlessly. One thing to consider is where the top lever is when gun is closed. You want it to be right of center.

 

[mike campbell]

"Push the safety all the way forward and pull trigger assembly downward. "

"...push the safety on the tang all the way forward while pulling down on the trigger "

There is no safety. What looks like a safety is actually just the trigger group release button.

Just like a BT99, or most any trap gun that wasn't fit to the shooter, it will benefit greatly from a 4-way adjustable comb.

I own 3 and have removed the ejector re-set rod.

1) I never let an empty hit the ground....nor gum wrappers, either. So I don't need/want an ejector.

2) My rod/hammer interface malfunctioned and caused potentially hazardous hand-fires.

 

[abby1]

Can't beat a TM1. Built to last. I've used mine for over 20 yrs and thousands of rounds. Replaced locking block 15 years ago and still to the right of center. Mine shoots low with comb all the way down. Put 3 spacers to raise comb height where I like to shoot. Pricing is all over depending on condition ($1600 to $2500). Shoot straight and often

 

[puablo]

Probably one of the best "workhorse" shotguns ever made! I've owned several Perazzis and still do, but best one I ever had and still shoot is an old TM1 of my Dads from years gone by.
What I've seen for myself with TM1 guns:
They are flat shooters
Light and quick to the target
Very dependable

Things to consider when purchasing:

I would always go 34" over 32" barrels...32" doesn't have the same resale value













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[C-Money]

TM1 is a gun that is surly hard to beat. A gently used, un altered TM1 is hard to come by. If you found one, you should feel confident in buying it.

 

[jansonuhl]

Have never owned a perazzi but looking at a nice one. 34" with tubes, very pretty wood, blueing like new. do they have coil or leaf
springs ? trigger assembly removal/how to ?. i've heard they a higher POI ?? what is the going $ for something like this?
i know pics would help but i didn't get the chance to take any. dennis

Been shooting mine since 1972. Approximately 1,750,000 rounds through it. Most trouble free gun i have ever owned. Very easy to work on. $600 new. $1,900-$2,200 Ball park for a nice clean one. Can't go wrong.

 

[Tmx199]

I have a TMX its a high rib tm1 the barrel is on a tm1 stripped receiver i bought it used in 2002 and put a lot of rounds through it needs to be rebuild this fall which i will have done and shoot it for many more years. A tm1 is a great gun most shoot 60/40 to 70/30 price depends on condition barrel work chokes $1500 to $2800 good luck you will love it.

 

[Steve W]

It's extremely hard to find a TM1 (or low grade Parker) with original bluing in like new condition.
Most likely it's reblued.

 

[dfwip9x]

I own several. I've quit shooting just about everything else and stick with either my TM1 or TM9. The poi is perfect for me....and not really all THAT flat....

 

[valmet]

Coil or leaf springs, drop the trigger and you'll know.

Push the safety all the way forward and pull trigger assembly downward.

None that I've owned had a substantially higher than average POI. Higher stocks just like lower combs were available to fit an individual better.

Prices are all over the place. Who tubed it? That could make a significant difference for me.

 

[valmet]

Thanks for all the info and advice- will be trying it out next week. Dennis

 

[mallard2]

In terms of function, mine missed a lot of targets. I am pretty sure it was the gun's fault.

 

[Tony2812]

I was talking to Dan at Giacomo and he said the TM is probably the best built perazzi out there.