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May 17, 2010
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OK, dern-it mostly posting this cause.. I just aint been posting regularly enough....
So for my (main) 15-2 she getting really really barney ... I have all these parts and just feel like loving on the main gun some. I was oiling her down and just basically holding her. She's getting a little worn, so I started looking at what tiny imperfections could be tweaked if I decide to have the frame re-done ( just how and what in is another matter).
So here is a list from memory (not very good) of imperfections that could be done:
In the frame on the corner bottom front, its not 100% square, kinda rounded and not crisp... it could be more like the rear. It always looks dirty but that is the frame there.
In the frame bottom back: there are little blemishes looks like due to the forming of the frame.. polish out.
The firing pin hole is not flat. it has a lip. polish out.
The area where the crane fits into the frame has tiny bits of "flash". polish out.
The cylinder feels to have just a smigde extra play, this seems to be due to:
a: the little slots (don't know the name) being worn
b: the little doo-dad that locks into place being worn.
The cylinder ring on my gun is pronounced enough to REALLY feel with a finger nail. I dont guess that can be fixed.
All of this is pretty much purely cosmetic.
Lastly how cool would it be to have the top of the frame shaped down so that it PERFECTLY matches the monson shrouds.
So yall respond with anything from .. "shut up and shoot" to other ideas...
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in that order.
4 Monson Model 15's
1 Palmer FB 15
1 Rossi 357 Model 92 (lever)
1 CZ 75B
November 14, 2009
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Hey, git your dirty fingerprints off that gun. And stop smudging the finish. Oh, yah, take those dime store cheaters off your nose, you are looking toooo close.
Happyness is a Hot DW and a pile of used brass!!! Rich
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March 2, 2008
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I'm sure I could find many similar items on all of mine. This pretty much characterizes the differences of little old DW going against the mighty S&W and Colt manufacturing facilities back in the day. The Big Boys were established in purpose built factories with up to date equipment and an established workforce. DW was fabricating in a converted schoolhouse on the best equipment they could afford, with a workforce that was growing and learning on every gun. Clearly a David and Goliath situation, and we still got some real fine guns out of the deal.
By way of comparison, many of the stellar, historic muclecars that some of us covet to this day (including the Hemi Cuda's, Z-28's, and Boss Mustangs) varied a lot in quality from day to day and shift to shift. The rule on those cars was to hope you didn't get one built on Friday (getting ready for the weekend) or Monday (recovering from the weekend).
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May 17, 2010
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Steve CT said:
I'm sure I could find many similar items on all of mine. This pretty much characterizes the differences of little old DW going against the mighty S&W and Colt manufacturing facilities back in the day. The Big Boys were established in purpose built factories with up to date equipment and an established workforce. DW was fabricating in a converted schoolhouse on the best equipment they could afford, with a workforce that was growing and learning on every gun. Clearly a David and Goliath situation, and we still got some real fine guns out of the deal.
By way of comparison, many of the stellar, historic muclecars that some of us covet to this day (including the Hemi Cuda's, Z-28's, and Boss Mustangs) varied a lot in quality from day to day and shift to shift. The rule on those cars was to hope you didn't get one built on Friday (getting ready for the weekend) or Monday (recovering from the weekend).
Classic and more over a correct response... I wasn't complaining about build quality. I will put my gun up to any gun for shooting. And the fact that I have lived with this way since new in 1986, means its really not a real issue, just more of a case .. well if your gonna redo the frame.. do ALL up!
I rememebr reading an article on a barn find Mustang Boss.. seems the owner bought the car, put about 20K on it and put it in the garage to swap out headers... and it never moved again. 40 years later and a pro resto found the car all original and with huge gaps in the body panels.. all perfectly normal for the day.
I wonder what would happen with a high polish and hard chroming of the inside of the frame. I know some parts follow journals in there. Might make it even slicker.
Soap Box, Ballot Box, Ammo Box
in that order.
4 Monson Model 15's
1 Palmer FB 15
1 Rossi 357 Model 92 (lever)
1 CZ 75B
September 1, 2010
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Think about it, the little imperfections just add class, to other wise what would be a perfect revolver design.
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January 24, 2009
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mox-ct said:
Hey, git your dirty fingerprints off that gun. And stop smudging the finish. Oh, yah, take those dime store cheaters off your nose, you are looking toooo close.
Pine, I kinda like the blending the frame to match the shroud idea, I bet that would look cool. Also, your "B" guess (the bolt) is what I would think causes most of the rotational play. I know the one in my 15-2 seems much more worn than my other guns, and it just so happens that it's the one with the most rotational play.
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May 2, 2009
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There are a lot of small items to fix on every DW if your tear it clear apart-- lots of small machine marks, flash edges, burrs, etc...
That's what the winter months are for 
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