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December 12, 2016
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I bought a DW .357 years ago. It was in bad shape visually but worked just fine.
I had the gun re-blued. Ever sense I've had problems with it. I really like this gun and would like to talk to someone about the problems the gun has and what I can do to fix it.
Thanks for hanging in there with Dan Wesson pistols, they are just fantastic.
JIM
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December 4, 2011
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Welcome to the forum! Dan's are very user friendly this thread gives great info on how to do a DIY tune up to your gun.Average Joe Tuneup.
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December 12, 2016
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Thanks Scorpio.
Being a "newbe" to this forum and to all DW pistols other than the one I own:
Is the pistol being worked on in "Average Joe Tuneup" a small frame or large frame?
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JIM
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November 17, 2008
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The Average Joe is a small frame. I believe later on in the series the large frames come up but the initial part will be just like yours. Be sure the hand spring rides in the groove on the back of the hand. Most gunsmiths are unfamiliar with Dans. The good news is most problems are DIY easy. If it must have the services of a Smith, send it home to Norwich. Good luck and let us know how she turns out.
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March 25, 2013
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+1 what LB said about Smiths. If you follow the AJT and consult with us we can probably get it working. It is easier than you would believe. Do you have a barrel tool? Pictures would help too.
December 12, 2016
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Thanks a lot.
I also posted the problem in the Revolver Forum and a few guys have put some thought to the problem and offered suggestions.
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JIM
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June 11, 2016
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Welcome from Wisconsin!
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