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My first "average Joe tune up"
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Pinetor
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November 23, 2011 - 12:27 am
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So using the great post/thread on the Average Joe tune-up. I finally decided to break a 15-2 down all the way. It was very scary for me, as I have never done any of this before. But the post was excellent and everything went fine with seemingly good results. Things I did a bit different:

 

I used the EWK small parts kit to replace as many springs as I could. The kit does not include the DW specific springs for the transfer bar and hammer. 

I did not use an stones, but elected to use a dremel and a soft felt pad and light rouge. I did not do extensive polishing as per the OP. Places I did polish:

  • The raised pivot points on the hammer and trigger.
  • The raised areas on the hammer and trigger that touch the frame
  • The two surfaces as indicated later down in the thread, basically on theback of the trigger and the small "little trigger looking part"  as shown in the picture.
  • Just a tad on the frame where the hammer rides.
  • A very light polish on the hand that rubs on the sideplate. 

 

Compared to my other three, including the one with a smith performed "trigger job", the gun feels buttery smooth to operate. I do not have any problem with it being "too slick" and not staying cocked or anything. The DA seems a bit lighter than stock, even though I did not put lighter springs in it. 

Soap Box, Ballot Box, Ammo Box

in that order.

4 Monson Model 15's

1 Palmer FB 15

1 Rossi 357 Model 92 (lever)

1 CZ 75B

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November 23, 2011 - 7:32 pm
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Nice, I really need to get on doing this to mine!

 

-Jordan-

D.W. Model 15  8" barrel

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November 24, 2011 - 12:58 am
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