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December 8, 2012
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I would like to have my 15-2 thoriughly cleaned and tuned - does anyone know a good gunsmith that provides tese serves on DWs?
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Dans Club
December 4, 2011
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No but try this.
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/tuning-up-your-15-2-the-average-joe-method/
A great tutorial and a very good thing to do on any older small frame Dan.
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March 2, 2008
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With very simple tools, patience, and average mechanical skills, you can easily do your own work. Even if you do not attempt any polishing or fitting, a thorough cleaning and spring replacement can make a huge difference.
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George Carlin
August 28, 2009
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Yep - the best gunsmith for the job you are looking at is yourself. It's cheaper (depending on how much you value your time) and you'll have fun doing it.
December 8, 2012
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I have read the instruction and feel confident I will drop or lose at least one or two small springs and/or pins. Will have to have spares on hand I am sure. Would still prefer to have a competent gunsmith to do the work.
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March 2, 2008
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A few years ago I had my local gunsmith (he's primarily a 1911/AR/Police Armorer type guy) do a complete refinish in Nickel on one of my 15-2's. This involved a complete tear down, stripping finish, polish..., and reassembly, and all went well.
My point is, any competent gunsmith can do this work, start checking around locally for someone with a good reputation. Do make sure they install all new springs throughout.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
February 14, 2012
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Its actually kinda easy. Take your time follow directions and nothing will go flying. (Put out a big white sheet if your really that prone to losing stuff like me) EWK's Small Parts assortment has almost everything you will need and maybe a hand spring. I feel much more confident about shooting my firearms when I can take them apart and see how the pieces go together. If you get stuck there are members here that will help.
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But if you really want to get it worked on by a smith Keith Lawton keith@cz-usa.com would be the best. Does anyone know if Keith is doing work since the fire he would be the DW aficionado to send it to.
August 28, 2009
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BigGrover said
I have read the instruction and feel confident I will drop or lose at least one or two small springs and/or pins. Will have to have spares on hand I am sure. Would still prefer to have a competent gunsmith to do the work.
They key there is "Competent". Most of them out there have never opened up a Dan Wesson and they'll be starting from scratch with instructions just like you.
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March 2, 2008
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But if you really want to get it worked on by a smith Keith Lawton keith@cz-usa.com would be the best. Does anyone know if Keith is doing work since the fire he would be the DW aficionado to send it to.
This is an option, but given the recent fire at the DW Facility in Norwich, I would expect your chance of getting anything done on your 15-2 inside of six months would be pretty unlikely. Once they get up and running (probably after the first of the year) their priority is going to be getting the highly profitable 1911's back into production and catching upon backlogged service work.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
December 8, 2012
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Ok, I'm gonna order the EWK kit and give it a try. worst case scenario is I would have to box up all the pieces and send them to someone to assemble.
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February 22, 2009
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Nah.. there is a short ton of folks who will help you out right here. It'll be fine. If you happen to launch the tiny spring in the cylinder latch; look in your wife's boots by the back door. At least that's where mine ended up...
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