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December 4, 2012
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Could'nt help it, DWAS got the better of me. Nothing special this time, I just needed a receiver for my 15" BA that I acquired a few months back. It's been killing me seeing it just sit there all alone in the safe, so when I saw it I jumped on it.
The description did reveal that there is a wear/blemish on the barrel I be-leave to be from holster wear, however I will not know until it arrives. Anyways its an 8" BA that I won't be needing, so If anyone is interested let me know. I'll know more when it arrives and post pics to reveal this issue on the barrel. It doesn't sound minty by all means however it may come in handy for an extra barrel or what not.
Also I will provide pics w/the 15" ( Can't wait ) when it comes in.
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March 27, 2009
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Ya gotta keep the extra, heck you need to add a few more to the ole Dan!
March 25, 2008
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there always seems to be more reasons to buy than not to buy!
I seem to buy barrels and grips just to justify the purchase of a frame assembly. lol
December 4, 2012
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Dave_Ks said
Ya gotta keep the extra, heck you need to add a few more to the ole Dan!
Maybe I will keep it, I don't know. Decisions, decisions. I do know that If I do keep it, the 15" will go on the frame and the 8" will sit there, and eventually provoke me to buy another frame...It truly never ends, does it?
pops2 said
there always seems to be more reasons to buy than not to buy!
I like your thinkin! Oh by the way I could not hold out any longer, I have officially put 6 rounds only down the nickle plated 15, and it was great. Shoot yours?
Also I pick it up tomorrow, before and after pics will follow.
December 4, 2012
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Well, I picked up the 15-2 on Sat. As I looked at it, condition wise, it was better than expected however I noticed the gap on the barrel was set to tight. No big deal, easy fix. Later on that night, glass a wine, little music, I was going to fit the new barrel, and give it the normal clean/tune up, then the nightmare began.
1st the barrel nut, way way to tight. Had to soak it, finally broke lose, than found out the cylinder either was missing the bushing or maybe broke some how, still trying to figure that out. Basically it was just sloppy and a lot of play, timing way off. So I knew it had to come off. When I tried to take the side plate off, alan head slipped on both screws. I was able to free them out using an easy out bit with force, however they both came out in one piece. Fortunately, I looked through my little parts dept. and forgot I had everything to replace what was needed. Cylinder, plate and even both screws. So I lucked out.
Don't think I've ever had this much head ache on any of my Dan's, however I'm sure it was bond to happen especially buying from a pawn shop..
Now, my question is, am I out of the woods yet? I've never had to replace a cylinder before. Everything seems fine, lock up tight, rotation, position so on and so on. Do I have to have it re-timed? Since I replaced the cylinder. Or anything else to look for or else to do?
Also should or could I send the old cylinder to the factory to be rebuilt or is this something I can do?
Any help is deeply appreciated, as I can't wait to put this thing all together and see how it preforms.
Thanks.
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December 4, 2011
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A few pics would help us decide. What is wrong with the cylinder? Did I understand that you already replaced the cylinder? If so, did you use the ejector star from the original cylinder in the new one? If you did, timing may be retained but you may want a smith to look at it before you fire it.
Somebody else will be along with better advise I'm sure. But pics would help.
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December 4, 2012
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Scorpio,
Yes, I already replaced the cylinder because, the old cylinder was missing what I'm calling a bushing in the center causing it to become extremely sloppy. So sloppy it would not rotate properly. I had an extra one and basically took the old cylinder and crane assembly off and replaced it with what I had. I did not use the old ejector star because the replacement one already had it. Everything now seems to be ok, I have not fired anything through it yet however all locks up tight and appears to be back to normal again after the replacement. I'll try and post some pics as soon as I get home.
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December 4, 2011
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If you didn't reuse the old ejector star, you really need to have the timing checked as the hand in the gun was fitted to the old ejector star. If the timing isn't spot on, you run the risk of having the gun go BOOM when its shot next.
Reusing the old star would keep the two parts matched, either that or have the hand fitted to the new star by a smith.
Safety first!
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March 2, 2008
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Please heed SCORPIO's advice on this. There is a reason that those parts are sold from DW as "Factory Fitting Required".
The last thing you want is an improperly timed revolver punching out .357 Magnums
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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December 4, 2012
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Thank you so much, Scorpio and Steve.
This is exactly why I asked. Something told me since I have never done this, to get a second opinion.
I'm going to attempt to contact Norwich and see If they can/will do it. I would feel better If they would however If not then I'll have to take it to a smith.
Thanks guys.
December 4, 2012
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Talked to the great folks at Norwich, I shipped yesterday! I was assured they will take good care of my sick Dan.
December 4, 2012
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Got the call yesterday from Bob at the factory. Basically its getting an overhaul and timing on the cylinder I replaced it with. The old/original will have to be rebuilt/machined according to the smith. So I decided to get the revolver operational and wait on rebuilding the old cylinder for now, until I need a spare again. No sense in getting rebuilt now ( the old ) when it may have to go back and get re-timed to fit another...Right?
Can't wait to fit the 15" BA and hit the range.
September 9, 2012
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I can't have enough barrels!
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