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February 22, 2023
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Hello forum,
I'm new to DW revolvers and was experimenting with barrel swaps last night.
How much resistance should be felt when removing the gauge?
I noticed as I tightened the shroud/barrel nut it did turn the barrel in just a speck making the gauge feel a little too snug on removal.
Is it safer to unthread the barrel a speck rather than too tight on the feeler gauge?
Thank you in advance.
Adam-12
February 21, 2011
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Very light, first contact.
Any more & you just compress the ball detent at the rear.
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February 22, 2023
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Adam-12
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March 25, 2013
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When you tighten the nut open the cylinder and put your thumb firmly on the forcing cone to prevent the barrel from turning. Tighten the nut snugly but not overly tight. It will not loosen on its own. Snug also applies to sideplate screws and grip screws. If you overtightened the grip screw it prevents the hammer from staying back in SA and can result in light hammer strikes in DA.
The .006 gap is on the proudest chamber. Measure all six of them. Some small frame cylinders are not perfectly perpendicular. If the gap is tighter because one chamber was prouder than the one you measured the gun can bind after a number of rounds. If the one you measured was the proudest the gap may be bigger on other chambers and spit. The small frame cylinder tends to expand when hot. You actually can use a gap of .004. If less, powder residue can build up on the cylinder face and bind. It is a good idea to wipe the cylinder face after several cylinders full if the gap is small.
Lastly, as you become familiar with the gap you like you can hold the gun up to the light and cycle the cylinder to check all six chambers quickly without using a shim.
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July 12, 2020
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Damn Ole Dog, you could write a book on these DW's.
February 21, 2011
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Once I'd identified my tightest chamber I made a tiny discreet mark to let me find it again without all the palaver.
Nudge, nudge. Wink, wink.
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mister callan said
Once I'd identified my tightest chamber I made a tiny discreet mark to let me find it again without all the palaver.Nudge, nudge. Wink, wink.
Another Great Idea!
I could swear that you mentioned this on the Forum sometime back.
February 21, 2011
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Yes I did, just a tiny dimple with a "Prick Punch" but it seemed worth another mention for the new folks.
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“I said I never had much use for one. Never said
I didn't know how to use it.”
February 22, 2023
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Great Info thank you for sharing your experiences. Ole Dog I like the idea of tightening up the barrel nut w/ the cylinder open and thumb pressure on the forcing cone to avoid it from turning. I wasn't aware the cylinder may be off between chambers.
Thanks again for the education on these fine revolvers.
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March 25, 2013
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Another neat feature of DW Revolvers is that you can dry fire with the cylinder open. Smiths cant do that. Of course, their cylinder rotates the wrong way. Lol.
February 21, 2011
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If you do remove the barrel put a little "Never seeze" on the threads at both ends.
You'll never have to post to the "getting a tuck barrel nut loose" thread if you do!
Matthew Quigley on handguns:
“I said I never had much use for one. Never said
I didn't know how to use it.”
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