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DW 741 Grip Screw Problem
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CaptHank
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May 25, 2017 - 4:13 pm
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Okay Guys, was installing rubber grips on the piece and over tightened the screw.  Even with the screw backed out, no single action.  I'm thinking that a spring is compressed.

Any assistance, would be great.

 

Thanks in advance.

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rwsem
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Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....

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Take the grip off and see if the mainspring seat has twisted loose....

Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....

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It does function in DA.  The main spring looks to be okay.  I can see some compression on the "U" shaped bar spring.

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Not familiar with the "u shaped bar spring". Can you provide a photo?

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snake-eye said
Not familiar with the "u shaped bar spring". Can you provide a photo?  

This is the only thing I can think of that sounds close...

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If so, that's what holds the trigger group into the frame. Capt Hank, maybe look at THIS THREAD to see if anything there helps. 

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Update on my problem in single action mode.  Sent it back to Dan Wesson.  Gunsmith called and said that it was the hammer.  I told him to replace the hammer, replace all springs and adjust the trigger pull to 3 lbs.  They also added a 0.004 head space shim.  I got the 741 back today.  They did an excellent job.  The price, $185.95.

I'm a Happy Camper now!

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3 weeks, $185 bucks and a functioning weapon that has had a once over by DW.  I'd say you are good to go! Go shoot that puppy!

Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....

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Congratulations. I'd call that a success! Now go shooting and never look back.occasion

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