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May 17, 2010
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SO I bought my wife a DW model 15-2 at the local gun show. It is rather worn, and quite frankly .. abused.
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I was able to shoot with the 6", but the 2" is just too bad to waste a good barrel nut on.Â
Soap Box, Ballot Box, Ammo Box
in that order.
4Â Monson Model 15's
1 Palmer FB 15
1 Rossi 357 Model 92 (lever)
1 CZ 75B
November 14, 2009
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At least it came apart. The barrel with the galled thread could be fixed with some file work.
Happyness is a Hot DW and a pile of used brass!!! Rich
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January 24, 2009
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That looks like a classic case of someone not using the right tool for the job...many times over.
I agree with Mox, it may be worth your while to try to file the threads straight. Unless the inside of the barrel is buggered up too.
This thread file is a handy tool to have around... http://www.tools-plus.com/k-d-2249.html I haven't tried mine yet to see if it fits barrel threads, but I could when I get back home tonight.
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May 2, 2009
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Thread files have been around forever--I have two of those exact looking ones I inherited from my grandfathers estate. They work great on bolts. They will not have the fine thread pitch (40) for the barrels though.
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January 24, 2009
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There, that answers that question.
November 14, 2009
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As a last resort, the bad thread can be removed so as not to gall the nut or frame of revolver. A missing thread is really no big deal as thread strength will not be any stronger then the diameter of the "nut" or in this case barrel. With that in mind, the strength of the thread is based on engagement, which is usually based on diameter of bolt, in this case barrel. I'm guessing the strength of the barrel is based on thickness of the tube times 2. If you measure the thickness of your barrel and multiply by 2 you will have the thickness of the barrel nut. Actually the barrel nut should exceed this dimension a little for a safety margin. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule.
Happyness is a Hot DW and a pile of used brass!!! Rich
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