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August 16, 2015
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hello everyone, Im a new DW owner but a long time dan wesson fan.
just took the plunge and purchased my first DW weapon, Model 15-2v6 last week.
thought now that I finally own the model 15 i have been keeping an eye out for the last couple years, I should probably get a membership.
been looking at your Average Joe tune up, new springs are on order from DW.
as a person new to the platform, any advice from you experienced guys is appreciated.
thanks
nathan
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July 2, 2011
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Hi Nathan and welcome to the forum. You have found the right place with the right bunch of folks to answer most all your Dan questions. New springs and the AJ tune up are the perfect starting points. You will soon have your 15-2 driving tacks. We'd love to see some 
of that bad boy and get a range report when you get a chance to punch some paper.
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February 22, 2009
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+2 on the AJT and springs. You're moving in the right direction. The only other advice, to improve success on the initial outing, is not to torque down the grip screw and set your gap so the tightest it is on any chamber (the most proud) is between .003"-.006". The factory gauge is .006" but on some revolvers you can go as tight as .002". Regards, Ron
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March 2, 2008
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Welcome to DWF, I think you are the gentleman from ArfCom? And did I see there that you might be Active Duty Military?
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February 9, 2009
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to the 
. The AJT method works great. I have done three of mine. Using some 600 grit to polish mating surfaces also makes for an even smoother action when combined with new springs. Glad you joined us.
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August 16, 2015
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Steve said
Welcome to DWF, I think you are the gentleman from ArfCom? And did I see there that you might be Active Duty Military?
yeah thats me from arfcom, I'm Former active army, transitioned to the reserves a few years back as a reserve Drill Sergeant (basically I teach a cycle of infantry OSUT in benning in the summer, and teach train the trainer programs on the weekends the rest of the year)
i work in law enforcement in the civilian side.
initial trigger return problems i had with my 15-2 were solved by solutions posted in the thread https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/revolvers/trigger-sticks-anything-i-can-do/
that thread really helped, as well as the AVJ, and new springs (trigger return spring and hand spring were both warped by prior owner tinkering, this caused most of the problem)
I installed the springs, did the AVJ, readjusted the over travel screw, seems great now, but I haven't posted about it yet as i haven't been able to do conclusive testing after the solution implementation (seems better so far though).
definitely seems gtg now though, i have been unable to replicate the malfunction while dry firing, not even applying finger pressure forward on the hammer or counter clockwise on the cylinder while slowly releasing the trigger will cause it to stick ( surefure way to make it stick every time before).
but i will do another live fire test before shooting my mouth off that its fixed.
August 16, 2015
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link to arfcom thread if anybody's curious
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_5_33/161970_dan_wesson_model_15_2_trigger_return_issues.html
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I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
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August 16, 2015
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Steve said
Nathan, Thank you for your Service.You might find some Dan Wesson History interesting
Steve
thank you for supporting our troops.
is there a resource for serial# look up to find date of manufacture?
kinda curious about when my 15-2v6 was made.
serial 2633XX
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March 2, 2008
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Nathan, actually, I am sort of the resource for that.
It's a 1980 gun
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Steve said
Nathan, actually, I am sort of the resource for that.It's a 1980 gun
really? cool, i thought it was older than that, but with the bluing in such great shape it makes sense. thank you.
August 16, 2015
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Not the best camera, and I have no gift for lighting, but here she is...
August 16, 2015
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the flash makes the finish look "barney" in the pic, but under normal lighting its a very nice smokey blue grey color.
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You seem to be pretty talented and experienced. With that being said, Karl Lewis designed a gun that was so simple most firearms enthusiasts were befuddled. It is the 1911 equivalent in Revolvers. He designed the first modern revolver lockwork and look for Colt Trooper MK iiis. He then eliminated the need for a gunsmith for most things by the removable barrel and Grip tang. When a barrel was shot out you either had to send the gun to the factory or a Smith and pay big bucks. With Dans you just replaced the inexpensive barrel tube. To change grips took 2 minutes.
I say to every one who listens, the Wolff Reduced power Springs make a HUGE difference.
August 16, 2015
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Ole Dog said
You seem to be pretty talented and experienced. With that being said, Karl Lewis designed a gun that was so simple most firearms enthusiasts were befuddled. It is the 1911 equivalent in Revolvers. He designed the first modern revolver lockwork and look for Colt Trooper MK iiis. He then eliminated the need for a gunsmith for most things by the removable barrel and Grip tang. When a barrel was shot out you either had to send the gun to the factory or a Smith and pay big bucks. With Dans you just replaced the inexpensive barrel tube. To change grips took 2 minutes.I say to every one who listens, the Wolff Reduced power Springs make a HUGE difference.
yeah I have a few wheel guns but i have been hankering for a DW 15 for a few years now, all the ftf and fun show ones I have seen have been a little to steep in price for me. and i wouldn't take the risk on an online auction with a used revolver with limited replacement parts availability.
few weeks ago I finally found the one I was looking for.
now I just need a 1911 in 10mm, looking into a new razorback for xmas
I will look into the wolf springs, I have had great experience with wolf springs in some of my other weapons.
thanks for the tip.
January 22, 2008
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Welcome from South Carolina. Nice pick up.
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