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August 16, 2010
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Ok folks, I've found a beautiful DW that was saved from death. It has been dehorned and the cylinder has been campered, it is waiting to be refinished in customer requested Duracoat color (there was plenty of rust when it started).
So my question is this (being a newbie to revolvers): What is campering on the cylinder and what is dehorning of the pistol?
Thanks in advance.
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Dehorning may refer to bobbing the hammer, removing the hammer spur. Chamfering usually refers to removing sharp edges and corners. Sounds like someone did some work to make this into a carry weapon. Pretty similar to what the autolader guys might call a "melt".
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May 2, 2009
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yup, dehorning a gun is basically removing all the edges, corners, points, etc (that's why it is also referred to as a melt). You run the edges of the gun up against the buffer and round them all off. Makes it slide in/out of CCW options easier.
As for the chamfering of the cylinders, this is done to many revolvers. It provides slightly easier reloading of the cylinders ( puts a slight bevel on the opening to each chamber).
I haven't seen a duracoat DW I like yet...
That's why I have been hesitant to do it.
SHOOT
August 16, 2010
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Thanks much for the beta. I know it's still got a full hammer, so it's GTG there. I'll look it over and see.
Duracoat on one that's been abused is a good option if you're going to use it as a carry or competition shooter like IDPA. Got to overcome the forward cylinder release first, but it'll do the trick once I develop the skill. (still new after all) I saw the one on gunbroker that was matte blued, it's a waste in my opinion as the matte bluing shows more scuffs and scratches than any other finish.
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