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March 17, 2012
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Hello everyone,
I have a DW 15-6 .357, looks like it was made in Monson, non-heavy lug model. It seems to have a weird intermittent issue. Occasionally, after firing, the gun will not cock via SA or DA for the next shot. It just seems locked up. To get it going again, I have to release the cylinder and slap it back in. At that point it seems to start working properly again. Anyone had this issue or know what would be causing this?
Thanks for your time,
Tom
September 26, 2010
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Check the barrel gap.
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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First of all, Welcome to DWF.
Almost certainly your barrel gap is too tight. Possibly caused by:
1) Your 15-2 (not 15-6) likely has a cylinder face that is not square and true, not uncommon on DW revolvers. Check your barrel/cylinder gap on all six chambers, and set the gap to the tightest one. Factory spec is .006", you can gap as tight as .002" on the tightest chamber as long as your cylinder face is clean.
2) Second possibility is that your grip screw is tightened in too far, but my money is on #1.
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George Carlin
March 17, 2012
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Thank you both for the fast replies. Feeler gauges and barrel wrench on the way now from Brownells.
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Dans Club
March 27, 2009
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Cool deal let us know and Welcome to this place! Another place to grab DW goodies is our own EWK and LB see the adds to the right!
February 11, 2010
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Tom
February 21, 2012
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I had the exact same problem, and it was because my barrel was tightened too much and the gap was too small. When you get your barrel tool and gauge, make sure you set the gap where the cylinder is tightest. Should be AOK after that.
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