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October 17, 2017
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Decided to try my 6 in. 15-2 barrel on my 15-1 DW while I'm trying to analyze some problems with the original 5 3/4 in. barrel. The first barrel nut seats in the recessed shroud as intended, and the second merely protects the extra 1/4 in. of exposed threads beyond the shroud. Kind of a cool retro look.
October 17, 2017
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Yes, it occurs to me that this is indeed a FrankenDan revolver. Frame from 1974, barrel from 1975, and grip from around 1980 or so. Maybe it's just me, but I think it looks really cool. Shoots great!! No worse than mounting a 15-2 or later barrel assembly on a pork chop frame with an adaptor.
October 30, 2019
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looks good , and what really matters is that you said it shoots " great " .
May 3, 2011
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3ric said
Decided to try my 6 in. 15-2 barrel on my 15-1 DW while I'm trying to analyze some problems with the original 5 3/4 in. barrel. The first barrel nut seats in the recessed shroud as intended, and the second merely protects the extra 1/4 in. of exposed threads beyond the shroud. Kind of a cool retro look.
It looks like the barrel is not screwed all the way in.
October 17, 2017
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It does kinda create that illusion I guess. I just feel that the extra barrel nut looks better than the leftover 1/4" of exposed threads sticking out. Gap is set at .004, and shows no evidence of movement after a hundred rounds or so.
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3ric said
It does kinda create that illusion I guess. I just feel that the extra barrel nut looks better than the leftover 1/4" of exposed threads sticking out. Gap is set at .004, and shows no evidence of movement after a hundred rounds or so.
I know what. You need a A-2 Bird cage on it. I don't know if EWK still sells those. I have one on my 15" barrel. Most gun guys can't believe it. This is an 8" barrel in this pic.
October 17, 2017
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Gotta admit the A-2 Bird cage gives it an interesting look alright. Not sure it's my style, but thanks for making me aware of it.
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January 24, 2009
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That looks like my model 15, this came to me wearing a W12 BA. At first I thought it was supposed to be that way. But research shortly after told me that the 15's came with the flush mounted nuts.
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The nut is fluted on the end & is removed with the same size wrench as the W12's.
Yet when I removed it, it has notches in it like a normal 15-2 style nut! I have yet to see another nut like this one, and at this point, I'm not sure if it's a DW part or one someone made.
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Gary J said
I know what. You need a A-2 Bird cage on it. I don't know if EWK still sells those. I have one on my 15" barrel. Most gun guys can't believe it. This is an 8" barrel in this pic.
That's a great looking shot! Mine is pathetic in comparison. 
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This one too. 
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October 17, 2017
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Great looking Model 15 in post 9! Very interesting barrel nut. It looks like it can be used on either a pork chop or a standard shroud.
Also, that bird cage thing is growing on me. Do you have a photo of it off the gun? Do you simply hand tighten it, or is there a special tool?
October 17, 2017
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I've finally been able to make the necessary repairs to the original 5 3/4" barrel on this 15-1, and have reinstalled it. Did some de-burring to the forcing cone entrance and Flex-Honed up to the rifling. Hopefully I'll have no more leading/flaking issues. Looks much better without that extra barrel nut. This is how it looked when I bought it.
May 3, 2011
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3ric said rnGreat looking Model 15 in post 9! Very interesting barrel nut. It looks like it can be used on either a pork chop or a standard shroud.rnrnAlso, that bird cage thing is growing on me. Do you have a photo of it off the gun? Do you simply hand tighten it, or is there a special tool?rn rn
Hey Eric I just saw this post on the bird cage. You can tighten it by hand. It fits a .357 mag. barrel and ctg.. Its threaded for a .500 th barrel dia. The inside dia. Is .400 th. It could be bored out. I would make sure you can slide a ctg. through any flash hider or muzzle brake before I shot it. Here are a couple of pics.rn
October 17, 2017
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Thanks for the photos, Gary! Very interesting look it creates on the gun, but I'm still not sure it's me.
May 3, 2011
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3ric said
Thanks for the photos, Gary! Very interesting look it creates on the gun, but I'm still not sure it's me.
You can always put a smiley face on it. Or engrave a phrase on it like, "Smile when you see the flash."
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