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February 12, 2012
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I dont want to just continue my introduction thread, so thought I'd move here.
I took my new used DW 15-2 to the range for the first time.
Click- nothing, click- nothing.
Both primers struck.
A guy at the range said the ammo brand I had has hard primers.
He also though the trigger felt really light.
So, I dug in and took the faceplate off at home.
The spring isnt cut, but it does seem flimsy (as if a reduced power spring.)
Are the springs in the parts kits from Brownells or EWK factory spec springs? Thats what I want (I always assume that my handguns might be used for protection.) It doesnt look like Wolff has factory spec replacement springs.
Also, a link please to disassembly/re-assembly?
Thanks
Dans Club
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April 20, 2010
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Here is the thread on disassembly, a great how-to.
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/tuning-up-your-15-2-the-average-joe-method/
For springs, I would contact EWK directly, he is great to deal with.
And welcome, keep us posted for any more help you need! Hang out here I guarantee your Dan will be a-1 in no time.
-Lonwolf
"The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the Wolf does not perform in the circus"
February 12, 2012
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Thanks- I shot him an email from his site.
February 12, 2012
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ok- i put in the new hammer spring (into the handle.)
I also cleamed up gently inside (wasnt that dirty.)
I tried a different brand ammo.
Still, 1 or 2 out of each 6 loaded doesnt fire (primer is stuck, but somehow not hard enough)- and it doesnt matter if single or double action.
What to try next?
February 29, 2012
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Clean the firing pin, and the firing pin channel. Do not over lube them, and also check firing pin protrusion.
If the firing pin and channel are all gunked up, it can rob it of energy and cause weak strikes even with good springs.
Check to see if your firing pin is too short. (rare) if your firing pin protrusion doesn't reach far enough to strike the primer sufficiently, ignition will be compromised.
Try the pencil test for a baseline of how hard your hammer/firing pin strike is.
Stick a pencil in the barrel pointed up, eraser head placed on the firing pin channel, and then fire the unloaded gun in both single, and double action mode. Watch the pencil bounce up. You should get a pretty solid pencil jump from both. Expect the pencil to shoot up in the air quite a few inches.
Be sure to also check things out with the grip screw removed. If the grip screw is in too far or too tightly, it can affect hammer cocking.
I'm sure others will chime in soon, with more good suggestions.
- Bullwolf
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