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July 27, 2010
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I just bought a used DW today and went out and tested it out. As far as I can tell from reading here, it's a 15-2 with a 4" vented heavy shroud. For the first 17 rounds I was very impressed with the pistol. It has a very light and crisp single action trigger pull. The double action has a bit different feel than I'm used to, but it's nice and smooth.
On the 18th round however, the trigger stuck back. Pulling and releasing the hammer got it to release, but on the next 6 rounds it did it 2 more times. When the trigger is pulled back it does contact the trigger gaurd.
I have read the "Tuning
up your 15-2 — The Average Joe method…." post and may try that, but
wanted some advice if anyone has any.
Here's some pics:
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Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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First off, Welcome to DWF. My advice is ALWAYS the same:
Thorough cleaning and lubrication, including sideplate off (but not neccessarily disassembly). Your 15-2 is well over 30 years old, and you have no idea the gunk/junk/funk that can accumulate inside. I would use an aerosol cleaner (I use CLP Breakfree) and one of those compressed "air" cleaners for computers.
There should be an overtravel screw, either in the trigger or the frame behind the trigger that may need adjustment.
Finally, spring replacement (and maybe the Tune Up at the same time, since you're there anyways).
Good luck
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George Carlin
February 11, 2010
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The trigger has a stop screw on the back side. It may be :
1. wore and needs adjusted out.
2. missing and needs replaced
3. Lubricated
-Blacktop
February 11, 2010
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Oops .....Steve beat me to it 
-Blacktop
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May 2, 2009
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OK, you definately need to move the overtravel screw out further... I can't even see it in the pics. Screw it out until the gun will not fire, the slowly turn it in until the hammer drops reliably every time. You should end up with a nice crisp stop after the hammer falls.
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November 17, 2008
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to the 
. Looks like the guys have you covered. Nice shooter!
LB
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July 27, 2010
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Thanks guys! It was indeed the trigger overtravel screw. After a quick trip to the hardware store to get a .050 allen wrench, its working prefectly.
However, after opening up the sideplate to check out the insides, I found that it was lubed with graphite. Is graphite an acceptable lube for these guns? I reapplied graphite and put it back together, but I've never lubed a gun with graphite before and would like to know what you think.
Thanks again.
February 11, 2010
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I would be afraid graphite might cause advance metal wear ?
Maybe Mox-ct will chime in on this , he knows about metals.
-Blacktop
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Graphite seems like a pretty offbeat choice. There are too many mainstream, purpose specific gun lubes available to mess around with graphite. I'd clean it good, and lube it with the gun lube of your choice.
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George Carlin
July 27, 2010
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Well, I ordered a Hogue grip for it. When it comes in I'll probably do the tune up and lube it with gun oil. Getting the Pachmayr grip off is a bit of a hassle. The rubber doesn't slide well.
Thanks for the help.
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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I had a terrible time getting one of one of my guns. Whenever I put a rubber grip on, I spread a very light film of oil on the grip tang, seems to help for the next time, at least.
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January 24, 2009
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Steve CT said:
Whenever I put a rubber grip on, I spread a very light film of oil on the grip tang, seems to help for the next time, at least.
Same here, especially with this particular grip. It doesn't matter which gun I put it on, it's always very tight going on & off. Light oil makes it much better.
In fact, after I got back from a range trip & took it apart for cleaning, I noticed I had forgotten to put a grip screw in.
It didn't budge one bit the whole time.
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