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August 20, 2014
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Need some help with an older DW 14-2 4" barrel.
Usually fired single action & sometimes,intermittently, the cylinder will not rotate to the new cartridge when the hammer is cocked.There is no partial rotation, it just doesn't turn. It's been like this for quite awhile. Been to a gunsmith & "fixed" (not really). Any help is appreciated.
The serial number is 125957 if this helps at all.
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Dans Club
April 18, 2014
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https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/tuning-up-your-15-2-the-average-joe-method/
Here is a good link to start with. We probably need more info. Does it not cycle in dbl action? How many rounds before issue? Are side plate screws snug? Is grip screw just snug? Just a few things to mention. Without knowing the condition of internals, there are a few possibilities that come to mind for me. Mostly, from just your minor desciption, i'm thinking a worn hand or weak or damaged hand spring. I'm sure some of these other guys have some thoughts too, soon..
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April 20, 2010
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My thought is a weak hand spring too. Also be sure the hand is not oiled too heavily, or it can kind of stick to the inside of the sideplate due to cohesion. I find that Dan Wesson revolver internals work smoothest with just a little lube. And NO grease
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August 20, 2014
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Thanks for replies. Not fired much in double action, no set number of rounds fired before failure. Will check internals & hand spring. Any other suggestions while I'm "inside"?
Dans Club
April 18, 2014
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Possibly check end play on cylinder when closed. I'm still leaning towards a hand or spring problem. If there is enough crud build up under the side plate it could conceivably create a hand issue. IMHO..
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March 25, 2013
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I'm also suspecting the hand spring. It is flimsy little piece of wire. The end may have slipped out of the groove in the side of the hand. Or maybe a little piece broke off the spring from fatigue. Replace it and rule it out. While you have the sideplate off replace the small parts and put Wolff springs.(trigger return and 8 lb. main) Clean and lightly oil and it will seem like a new gun. All you need is a barrel tool and allen wrench. Follow the "Average Joe Tuneup" but the action will probably be slick with use already. No gunsmith needed. Any problems or questions just ask.
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