Author Topic: Lost Gap-gage for barrel/cylinder gap.... (Read 1084 times)

Burnsome · « **on:** April 22, 2003, 03:57:12 AM »

anybody know what the gap is for the 44mag DW revolver. i seem to have lost my factor provided gage......

wrongpaw · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2003, 04:21:28 AM »

I believe a .005 " feeler gauge should do it.
Actual DW recommendation is .006"

Regards,
Wrongpaw

Burnsome · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2003, 04:03:58 AM »

thanks wrongpaw...

i wonder what changing that gap slightly does to accuracy, or if it's worth messing with......

7br · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2003, 01:37:49 AM »

You can use a regular spark plug feeler gauge to set you gap. There are a few tricks you can try to wring the absolute best accuracy from your revolver. The barrel cylinder gap is one of them. I have the gap set on my .22 and .41 so the cylinder can turn with out hanging once a bunch of crud builds up on the cylinder face. Be aware of the change of impact when you change the gap. With my .41, the point of impact doesn't seem to change as much as my .22 when I diddle with the gap. Be aware of the change of impact.