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December 7, 2020
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https://www.mscok.edu/academics/school_ag_business_ot/gunsmithing/nra
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I will take the revolver class week two. I was not expecting the needed firearms required. I will send an email if instructor will have time to touch on the Dan Wesson if I bring one?
Murray State College One Murray Campus Tishomingo, OK 73460 580-387-7000 http://www.mscok.edu
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MSC/NRA Summer
Program
Basic Revolversmithing
Instructor: Raymond Self Dates: June 9th – 13th, 2025
Place: Engineering Technology Bldg. Tishomingo Campus
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tools Required for Basic Revovlersmithing Class
1. Pin punch set
2. Roll pin punch set
3. Assorted gunsmithing screwdrivers
4. 12 ounce ball peen hammer
5. Any special tooling that you know you need to disassemble a
Smith & Wesson double action revolver. A colt revolver, or a
Ruger single action revolver
6. Cleaning equipment
7. Needle nose pliers
Required Guns for Basic Revolversmithing Class
1. Colt double action revolver
2. Smith & Wesson double action revolver, any caliber
3. Ruger Blackhawk
Alternate weeks for me are: week one: Basic gunsmithing
Now if you've read this far, I need to ask on the needed revolvers: Colt double action revolver, Smith & Wesson double action revolver, any caliber, Ruger Blackhawk. My friend has a Blackhawk I can borrow. I do not own a shooter S&W, or Colt. So, I need to buy some low cost/value double action guns.
Anyone have some tghey are willing to part with?
Dans Club
October 26, 2008
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Surprised they don’t specify whether they want MkIII/MkV or D/E/I frame for the Colts. I’d say look for an Official Police or original Trooper (no Mk) those are gonna be the cheapest. The other one to look for would be an Officer’s Model Match. I love the old Colt action (E/I especially) personally but the MkIII was designed by Karl Lewis the same guy who designed the small frame DW.
Spend the money for quality pin punches (Starrett). Screwdrivers also spend money on good stuff, I use Grace most of the time but do use the brownells kit occasionally. The other thing I use more than I thought I would is hemostat clamps. Great for holding small springs, screws and pins. Get small needle nose pliers not big ones.
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Dans Club
February 22, 2009
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^^This and I don't know how many screwdrivers I've ground myself to get the best fit. Pawnshops are great for old screwdrivers to hollow grind.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
Dans Club
December 7, 2020
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Well..... The instructor got back with me and he is unfamiliar with Dan Wessons. He is willing to look at it if there is classtime, but it sounds like we would be learning together. I am starting to think the the expense of the class, lodging, and supply list is starting to make this class less beneficial unless I start acquiring S&Ws, Colts, and Rugers
Dans Club
October 26, 2008
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There are a lot of parallels between them. Fitting a hand is similar between colt MkIII/V, smith, Ruger and Dan although Dan has a step that is filed down but what to look for as you do it is similar. Understanding bolt (cylinder stop) function and how to change it is beneficial. They are going to stick with the normal standard guns but the DW action is not radically different from them so an understanding of the basic function is very beneficial.
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December 7, 2020
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superdan said
There are a lot of parallels between them. Fitting a hand is similar between colt MkIII/V, smith, Ruger and Dan although Dan has a step that is filed down but what to look for as you do it is similar. Understanding bolt (cylinder stop) function and how to change it is beneficial. They are going to stick with the normal standard guns but the DW action is not radically different from them so an understanding of the basic function is very beneficial.
feeling better about it. Thanks
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Dans Club
March 25, 2013
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I am of the opinion the most gun Smiths are totally ignorant of how to fix or tune a Dan Wesson. I would fix it myself with Forum help. Especially tuning a DW. You cannot file a sear or any parts of the lockwork of a Dan. Only lightly smooth it. Being MIM, only the surface is hardened. Nothing gets overly tightened. Case in point, the expert conducting the class knows nothing about Dans by his own admission. Take DakotaJack's offer of help. He is very knowledgeable.
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July 12, 2020
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If we had a get together somewhere (anywhere) with the DW savants I would take time off and travel to learn the intricacies of the DW revo!!!
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December 7, 2020
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605Dart said
If we had a get together somewhere (anywhere) with the DW savants I would take time off and travel to learn the intricacies of the DW revo!!!
I had been suggesting this. I think if anyone offers to host/instruct, they should be compensated for their time and expertise.
Dan Wesson University! DWU!
June 8, 2009
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Get the camera rolling and put Dan Wesson University! on DVD. I'd dig into my pocket for a couple of those. Small frame and large frame.
I agree quality folks should be compensated for their time and expenses...that amount divided by how many active posters on this site that might be willing/able to contribute is going to be $?$?$?
{Garand Collectors Association had Gus Fisher do a technical inspection of the M1 Garand and put it on DVD. Nicely done!}
Dans Club
December 7, 2020
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Off to a week of revolver smithing school. And although Dan Wessons are not part of the curriculum, I hope to make some Dan Fans with my Model 40.
Adventure awaits in Tishomingo Oklahoma. Maybe I will see see Blake Shelton or better yet, his wife!
Dans Club
December 7, 2020
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Well I learned a lot S&Ws are easy. Rugers can be hard, but repetition is the key. Pre-'69 Colts aren't as easy as the look.
The Large Frame DW# no one in the class had much of an interest. Not even the instructor. The instructor after hearing the problems of headspace cramming, advised that the use if the 180gr 357MAX cartridges was slamming the ejector star into the recoil shield and disfiguring the advancement ratchets. He suggested lighter cartridges. Really?
I did pull it somewhat apart and replace the ball retainer spring and the hand spring. That was as far as I went on using the Spring Kit parts.
Another note: The tie-together method would not work for me. However, having the frame upside-down in a gun vise and using two picks, I was able to manipulate the trigger assembly back into the frame. Somehow I must have missed the the trigger had to be squeezed to drop the hammer back in....but I found that out.
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