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April 9, 2024
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I was reading a post from a member that had stated he used to work as a Gunsmith for DW and I think he said he had also worked for S&W. I think it was on this forum but I’m not 100% on that. Would anyone know that users name or contact info? I’m working on fitting a cylinder on a 15-2 and would like some support if possible.
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March 25, 2013
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Read "The Average Joe Tuneup" in Gunsmithing. Also other posts in gunsmithing. Actually very easy.
April 9, 2024
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Ole Dog said
Read "The Average Joe Tuneup" in Gunsmithing. Also other posts in gunsmithing. Actually very easy.
What are you suggesting is “easy”? Cylinders are fit from the factory by machining the “gas ring” on the front of the cylinder to the proper length to set headspace. Fitting a different cylinder that doesn’t have the correct length gas ring (shorter) isn’t “easy”. On a S&W the cylinder can be adjusted rearward by using shims on the yoke or in the cylinder. Keith at DW has commented to me “ it doesn’t work that way, it isn’t a S&W. So getting back to my post, I’m looking for the member that used to work for DW.
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March 25, 2013
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Are you talking about a bare cylinder or one purchased on eBay that has been part of another gun? I suspect you are a S&W specialist. Most Gunsmiths that work mostly on Smiths don't have a clue about DWs. DWs are basically modular. Even though the star and hand are supposedly factory fitted parts, since most parts are MIM and identical a used hand and star will usually work and time properly. Ditto "fitting" a cylinder. Yes, changes were made in the gas rings over the years. I doubt the factory has any more blue parts. The best course would be to find the right cylinder assembly on eBay.
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December 5, 2008
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Ole Dog is correct. I have changed cylinders many times on a 15-2 and 22 DW with no "fitting" needed, especially if you use the original ejector star and hand. I am not a gunsmith.
April 9, 2024
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Ole Dog said
Are you talking about a bare cylinder or one purchased on eBay that has been part of another gun? I suspect you are a S&W specialist. Most Gunsmiths that work mostly on Smiths don't have a clue about DWs. DWs are basically modular. Even though the star and hand are supposedly factory fitted parts, since most parts are MIM and identical a used hand and star will usually work and time properly. Ditto "fitting" a cylinder. Yes, changes were made in the gas rings over the years. I doubt the factory has any more blue parts. The best course would be to find the right cylinder assembly on eBay.
A used replacement cylinder was bought from Jack First. The gas ring is shorter than needed. I am a Gunsmith and there’s nothing mysterious about the DW. My proposed solution is a shim/shims placed in the cylinder similar to what would be done on a S&W. Sparatic emails from DW seem to infer shiming “isn’t how they do it”. I’ve contemplated this for many days and haven’t come up with any reason it’s not a viable and safe solution. I’m looking for the member that worked for both DW and S&W out of an abundance of caution to hear any objection. The gun times and locks up perfect with the cylinder in the correct position.
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July 12, 2020
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I think 3ric has some knowledge here with shims!
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/cylinder-shim-longevity/
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