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September 1, 2010
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Hi, guys and dolls
quick question> I'm new to the DW firearms family and feel that single action
on the 357 and 44mag is a harder trigger pull that the double action . is this
normal on DW models
thanksTWO44
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May 2, 2009
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I think you have that backwards ...
.... Single action pull (you pull the hammer back first) is much lighter than double action (trigger cocks the hammer back).
SHOOT
September 1, 2010
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On my other model revolvers this is true S&W, Taurus,etc. But the three DW's
that I just purchased, all from different sellers, it is harder to pull the trigger back to shoot single action than it is to pull the trigger to shoot double action.
At lease that's the way it feels to me.
I thought maybe some DW where Double action preferred.
thanks
TWO44
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May 2, 2009
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If that is the case, you have something seriously wrong.... DW's are known for their single action pull. Double action leaves a little to be desired.
If you have't given them a thorough cleaning yet, you might want to start there.
Any pics?
SHOOT
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January 24, 2009
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With my guns, once the hammer is pulled back & cocked, the trigger pull is pretty darn easy from there. Maybe your DW's just have some dirty buildup inside & need a good cleaning.
February 11, 2010
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Open the cylinder out and try cocking the trigger, if this makes it better then you need
to clean the face of the cylinder or reset the barrel to cylinder gap.
-Blacktop
September 1, 2010
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Thanks guys
I'll try that. maybe after a good cleaning I hope they will work normally.
As far as 
go,I'm still struggling
with that (although I've haven't put in enough time ) I'm not that cumputer savvy and still do not know how to paste and copy. I will keep at it and promise to post some
pics
thanks again for the feedback
TWO44
September 1, 2010
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Blacktop said:
Open the cylinder out and try cocking the trigger, if this makes it better then you need
to clean the face of the cylinder or reset the barrel to cylinder gap.
-Blacktop
Blacktop
I just did the above on all three and it seems like this was the problem, you hit
it right on the head, thanks a million
TWO44
TWO44 said:
I'll try that. maybe after a good cleaning I hope they will work normally.
As far as
with that (although I've haven't put in enough time ) I'm not that cumputer savvy and still do not know how to paste and copy. I will keep at it and promise to post some
pics
thanks again for the feedback
TWO44
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January 24, 2009
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In that case, while you have the cylinder open, spin it with your finger & make sure is spins freely. If there's enough gunk built up between the crane & cylinder on any revolver, that will create a drag right there.
The cylinder should "zing" when opened...at least 6 revolutions with no problem, with the flick of a finger.
September 1, 2010
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again your information is right on.
two of them really did spin
not so for one. How do I get in there to clean ??
thanks again
TWO44
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January 24, 2009
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TWO44 said:
How do I get in there to clean ??
Depends on which one is the problem child...one is relatively easy to take apart (the .357) & the other is more involved (the .44).
Here's a good thread on taking your .357 apart...
https://www.danwessonforum.com/?page_id=3/reloading/tuning-up-your-15-2-the-average-joe-method/
And here's one for a .44 (large frame)...
https://www.danwessonforum.com/?page_id=3/reloading/large-frame-disassembly-tutorial-pics/
Hope these help...
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