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March 1, 2015
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First DW, first post.... 
Have several SW revolvers, very familiar with operation/repair. First DW. 8", full lug, vented rib, Monson production. Finish is good, has honest handling marks, definitely a shooter, not a safe queen/collector. Paid a fair price.
I can rotate the cylinder out of lock. Disassembled, thorough cleaning (surprised how simple the clock work is compared to SW), stoned stop on bolt so it protrudes through the frame a bit more and replaced the bolt tension spring with a stiffer one. lubed and reassembled.
Timing is good, when the hand is at full travel the bolt has fallen into the cylinder pocket with no play.
BUT, with the hammer down, I can still force the cylinder out of lock if I try hard enough.
I'm thinking I am going to take some material out of the bolt pocket where it rides the pin so it can be a little farther back on the cylinder pocket, it does appear to be riding slightly forward of the pocket.
Does any of this sound familiar or am I chasing my tail? I have seen where people say this is fairly normal on DW, but it doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling....
Thanks.
February 21, 2011
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Check for a burr in the locking recess, or a rounding of the locking catch edge.
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April 18, 2014
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Welcome to DWF firstly and the I would say 
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I would first look at the latch for wear or a burr.
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March 2, 2008
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Welcome to DWF, please stop by New Members and tell us a little bit about yourself, and your shooting preferences
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George Carlin
March 1, 2015
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Not very good pictures. Fixed. Sorry to have rattled any cages here. I took it back apart this morning and releaved the piviot area on the bolt and the upper limit pad area on the bolt a little more. This moved the bolts position back on the cylinder a few thousands and bobs your uncle, can't force it out of lock any more. If this was a stainless the light handling marks could be removed with polish/scotchbright. It's not so a shooter it will be.
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February 22, 2009
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Welcome and good job; keep an eye on it. New bolts can be purchased for DW if you have an FFL, C&R or a buddy who does.
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December 19, 2014
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You have to have an FFL to purchase a cylinder bolt?
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March 2, 2008
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middlecalf said
You have to have an FFL to purchase a cylinder bolt?
There are parts that DW limits to gunsmith purchase, because they must be fitted and tuned
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December 19, 2014
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Ah, roger copy. That makes sense.
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December 5, 2008
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Well cedestech, sounds like you are a good gunsmith or a good mechanic or both.
Shooting it is better than looking at it anyway.
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March 25, 2013
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Nice work. It is a problem I have not had so I am keen to pay attention. Ebay is a source for parts too. I have a couple of bolts if you your repair doesn't hold up.
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April 18, 2014
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Good deal man. Glad you got her back on line.
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January 22, 2008
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Good job! When it comes to mechanics, I'm all thumbs. I can usually mutter through but it takes me about 5 times longer than your average screwdriver jockey. Anyway, now you've got a shooter!
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