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April 15, 2015
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I recently bought a 715 (.357 Magnum, Monson build) and the trigger seems different than my father's 715 and I was wondering if what I'm noticing is normal variance, or if I should have a smith work on it. Basically in single action mode, the trigger has a consistent "break" or "snap" right before the trigger releases the hammer, kind of similar to a two stage trigger. It's very consistent, actually. My father's 715, also a Monson build, has absolutely none of that at all. I'm wondering if this trigger behavior could have been done by the previous owner, and what would need to be done to eliminate said behavior...I really don't like it.
Also, are there any notable DW gunsmiths on the west coast?
April 26, 2015
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My model 7 has nearly no tactile feedback before releasing the hammer that's back. In fact, the forces are so light I have to really be careful firing SA. It was very good thing that my gun discipline had me pointing down range the first time I tried that.
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March 25, 2013
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Definitely not right. The first thing to do is the "Average Joe Tuneup" in the Gunsmithing section. You don't have to do the whole tuneup but a cleaning may solve the problem or help identify any abnormal conditions. I would not engage a gunsmith. If we can't help you a trip to Dan Wesson is your best bet. Most gunsmith are unfamiliar with Dans and tend to screw them up. Keep us informed. Do not be hesitant to take the sideplate off. The tutorial is excellent. And the lockwork amazingly simple.
April 15, 2015
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Ole Dog said
Definitely not right. The first thing to do is the "Average Joe Tuneup" in the Gunsmithing section. You don't have to do the whole tuneup but a cleaning may solve the problem or help identify any abnormal conditions. I would not engage a gunsmith. If we can't help you a trip to Dan Wesson is your best bet. Most gunsmith are unfamiliar with Dans and tend to screw them up. Keep us informed. Do not be hesitant to take the sideplate off. The tutorial is excellent. And the lockwork amazingly simple.
Ok, thanks so much for telling me about the "Average Joe Tuneup", I will certainly look into that as the first step. As far as gunsmiths, I was kind of worried that because the Dan isn't as common as others that a smith may end up doing more damage than good. If I need to, I'll either send back to DW themselves or make double sure to find a smith from your guys' suggestions (if it even comes to that). First thing I'll do is tackle the tuneup, and go from there.
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March 2, 2008
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Average Joe Tune Up may possibly fix your problem, it will almost certainly isolate the problem(s) and give you a direction to move forward.
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December 5, 2008
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When you get the trigger and hammer out, look very closely at them & compare with diagrams and other photos. Someone may have been filing on them to do a "trigger job".
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