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February 11, 2010
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SHOOTIST357 said:
You guys need to buy more DW's.... I have at least 3 of this style.... (maybe I need to buy less
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SHOOT
Yea ...leave some for the rest of us would ya 
Ok .. Freerider got a piece of that foul ball right ? so it has something to do
with the Comp shrouds.....so...keeps barrel from turning while tightening a
Comp shroud on ?
-Blacktop
October 13, 2009
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I'm stumped! Don't have that syle barrel on any of my Dan's and I can't think of any reason for it other than aiding in screwing the barrel in the frame. (Which was already mentioned 
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Don't torture us much longer shoot, I've gots to know! 
Eric
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May 2, 2009
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This is 24 hour trivia--I'll post the answer when the 24 hours is up 
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SHOOT
February 11, 2010
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Tic toc ....18 minutes someone answer this .....
-Blacktop
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February 22, 2009
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Its so that when assembling in the dark (to hunt w/ EWK f.o. sights), you don't have to get your pinky finger stuck in the chamber end to figure out which way to install the barrel.
Sheesh- that was easy- give us something challenging huh?
NEXT!
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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May 2, 2009
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OK--we're at the 24 hr point... Thanks for all the responses--some good ones for sure. To be honest I don't know the reason the knurling is in place--we'll discuss this in depth after you see DW's answer...
I have 3 of these barrels -- and they are all installed in COMP barrels...
I've compared these to "normal" DW barrels, and I don't see the reason for the difference. Once you install the barrel nut, the barrel is "sealed" from that point back to the frame. the only empty area is in front of the crown towards the comp vents.
SHOOT
November 14, 2009
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OK, so there is really no reason for the straight cut knurls except for IDENTIFICATION for Compensated Shrouds.
Is there any difference between compensated barrels and vented barrels??? What would happen if you didn't use a compensated barrel in a compensated shroud??? This opens up all kinds of questions. 
Happyness is a Hot DW and a pile of used brass!!! Rich
February 11, 2010
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Was this a Monson era thing ? Maybe Harley can can ask Bob Serva on this .
-Blacktop
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January 24, 2009
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If I'm not mistaken, the comp shrouds started in Palmer. Correct me if I'm wrong, 'cuz I've been plenty wrong lately.
My 445 Palmer comp barrel is knurled, you can sorta see it here. Did Norwich continue that too? I agree with Mox, that the barrel should be sealed off once the nut is installed. I wouldn't mind hearing the reasoning behind this myself.
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May 2, 2009
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I've got question #2 lined up -- but let's hash on this comp barrel thing over the weekend
I pulled out the mics and checked one comp barrel vs a non comp barrel. Both are the same diameter--appear to have the same threaded areas, etc.
I'll take a pic of my knurled barrels for comparison tomorrow-- I have two 44 and one 357.
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August 28, 2009
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Charger Fan said:
My 445 Palmer comp barrel is knurled, you can sorta see it here. Did Norwich continue that too? I agree with Mox, that the barrel should be sealed off once the nut is installed. I wouldn't mind hearing the reasoning behind this myself.
I pulled out a Norwich comp. barrel and shroud and the barrel is not knurled. They were new as a set from the factory. I also checked a .445 Palmer and it is knurled.
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May 2, 2009
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Round #2 ....
This may be an easy one for all you old DW guys ....
In approximately what year did DW offer fixed barrels as an option?
Not saying any were actually produced ( I believe they were). I have some dated paperwork as a reference.
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May 2, 2009
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Bueller....Bueller......
Come on guys--I've only got one PM response to the fixed barrel question !!! I may have to let this one run until next Monday....
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February 28, 2009
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I'm still waiting for the definitive answer to the knurling issue. How about it?
-Mike
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May 2, 2009
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zoommb said:
I'm still waiting for the definitive answer to the knurling issue. How about it?
-Mike
I'm waiting for it also I'm about positive you guys are smarter than me !!!
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February 28, 2009
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Hey Mike:
You started this. You need to take a lesson from lawyers: never ask a question that you don't already know what the answer is.
-Mike
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May 2, 2009
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Ok, Here's the answer I got from a former DW exec...
"My thoughts would b the knurling may be intended (if the tolerances are true) to help prevent the bbl. from turning when tightening the bbl. nut so the cyl.gap is easier achieve. Check the length to see if they made the bbls. longer or shorter or thicker to make them specific to the comp. shroud. My take would be for marketing (MORE BBL. SALES)"
I'd have to go with the marketing answer, since I found no discernable difference between the std barrels and the Comp ones.
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February 28, 2009
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SGTM (sounds good to me). Or ---
"Veeeerrrry interesting.' Or --
"Final answer."
Thanks, Mike.
-Mike
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January 24, 2009
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SHOOTIST357 said:
Bueller....Bueller......
Come on guys--I've only got one PM response to the fixed barrel question !!! I may have to let this one run until next Monday....
Sorry, I may have missed this one the first go-round...
The answer is within a relatively smalll window, but I'm waiting for others who may have missed this as well, to post first...
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Charger Fan said:
Sorry, I may have missed this one the first go-round...
The answer is within a relatively smalll window, but I'm waiting for others who may have missed this as well, to post first...
I'll give you the opportunity to rethink you final answer... The window may be bigger than you think....
SHOOT
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