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February 5, 2015
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I have a model 15 which I bought new many years ago.(actually my second one). The gun has maybe 500 rounds through it. I have has issues with unplated brass hanging in the cylinder. I recently started shooting much more often and the issue is starting to bug me a bit. The cylinder bores are actually quite rough they all have prominent machining marks. Is this normal. My other revolvers are quite smooth.
The next question would be are cylinders still available and if so where?
Thanks for any help
Dan Jackson
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April 18, 2014
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you can sometimes by them on auction sites, otherwise from Dan Wesson/Norwich. I will say, unless you are an FFL gunsmith, you won't buy the part from them, because it does have to be fitted. Any that you find, for that matter, will have to be fitted. You should be able to polish the cylinders though. Possibly a brass brush on a dremel head or fine emery paper rolled up.
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December 19, 2014
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What's hanging, .357 or .38spl brass? I find the .357 to hang after shooting .38spl without a good clean/srub (which is frustrating).
February 5, 2015
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The issue is with 357's, I was checking it out this morning and using a spent casing it hangs in 4 of the six bores. I clean my guns well and have not recently shot any 38 special out of it. I have the tools and skills to polish the cylinder, (former tool and die maker) but I would like to find another before I start. The machining marks are very noticeable so it may take a fair amount of polishing. I did have a FFL but gave it up several years ago. But I do have a couple of close friends this FFLs do that would not be an issue. I sent an Email to CZ Dan Wesson and I am waiting for a reply back. Where can I find these auctions that were mentioned?
Thanks again for your assistance.
Dan Jackson
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December 5, 2008
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Dan,
I have found that many times you can replace the cylinder and as long as you keep all the other parts from the original cylinder (extractor star, hand, etc.) it will be in time and work fine. Cylinders are available quite often on Ebay. Of course you don't know if they will be better than yours. I would polish it first (lots cheaper).
July 9, 2013
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My model 15-2 had this problem as well. I fixed it by using Flex Hones to smooth out the chambers. I started with a Medium and then used a Fine one. It works much better now. Just be careful to not go to far with them. Make sure you use the Flex Hone Oil or else the hones will not last for even one use.
The manufacturer has some great how to videos at the following page:
February 5, 2015
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Great just what I was looking for, the right tool for the job. I will let you know how it comes out. I did hear back from Dan Wesson. They will only replace the cylinder at the factory, they will not sell it. Might ry through one of my FFL friends just to have a spare.
Thanks Again.
Dan J
February 5, 2015
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Just a quick note. I checked the price of the hones though Midway USA. They were half priced for the same hones. They should be in this week and I will spend some time on the gun this weekend. Not sure if I will have a chance to shoot it though as it is suppose to be below 0 here in the frozen north. Even walking out to my range will be painful if the wind is blowing. I will update this as soon as I have a chance to put some rounds through it.
Thanks for the help.
Dan Jackson
July 9, 2013
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Dan J said
Just a quick note. I checked the price of the hones though Midway USA. They were half priced for the same hones. They should be in this week and I will spend some time on the gun this weekend. Not sure if I will have a chance to shoot it though as it is suppose to be below 0 here in the frozen north. Even walking out to my range will be painful if the wind is blowing. I will update this as soon as I have a chance to put some rounds through it.Thanks for the help.
Dan Jackson
Man, I wish they had them in stock when I got mine. Good deal!
February 5, 2015
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I finished the honing last night, I did it as light as possible. The bores look much better, I can still see some of the machining marks but I believe the edges have been taken off. I will re-clean everything tonight an reassemble. It may be a few day before I test fire is as -15 is a bit cool for target shooting.
Now that I have the hones I may do some work on my Desert Eagle 357 as well. While it is fun to shoot it is a bit rough on casings.
Thanks to everyone
Dan
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Dan-This problem crops up sometimes, please let us know how it works out.
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February 5, 2015
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Here are the results, fired 16 rounds of 158 grain jsp. All ejected by tipping the gun up and a quick shake. All six empty brass in my hand.
Here is my process, disassembled and cleaned the cylinder. Set the drill at about 800 rpms started with the 400grit flex hone and ample oil made 12 passes in each bore. Cleaned the cylinder again and switched to 600 grit hone and made 10 passes in each bore with more oil. Cleaned again then sprayed with gun solvent to remove all honing oil. Using a diamond in rubber tapered abrasive I polished the bore mouth on each bore to break the sharp edge. Cleaned everything and reassembled.
If you decide to try this don't get carried away. Better to do it twice than to take too much. Email me if you have any questions.
Dan J
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