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trias10 · 07-15-2008, 10:18 AM

Thank you so much for the cleaning tips!

Last night, I disassembled the sear and extractor, which I have never done before because I did not know how, or that they even came apart. I watched the excellent videos on YouTube (I think posted from someone on this forum) that show how to do this.

Ron and Jerry, you guys were right! I had so much dirt and gunk in the extractor and sear that it looked like someone packed a wad of chewing tobacco in there. I spent about an hour meticulously cleaning it out. I also took apart the side plate as per the video instructions and cleaned that out.

I took a good look at the disconnector and it does not seem to be the problem, as it was relatively clean and silver looking, and seemed to depress and spring out with no problem. I tried to remove it, but like Jerry said, that pin is ultra small, and I couldn't get it to come out, so I decided not to mess with it.

I'm guessing all the grim in the sear and extractor were responsible for the misfires. I will be taking the gun to the range today after work to see how it performs now.

Hopefully, I can find a nice repro rig with original DWM stock to try out. Thanks again for all the tips!

07-15-2008, 10:18 AM	#10
trias10 User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you so much for the cleaning tips! Last night, I disassembled the sear and extractor, which I have never done before because I did not know how, or that they even came apart. I watched the excellent videos on YouTube (I think posted from someone on this forum) that show how to do this. Ron and Jerry, you guys were right! I had so much dirt and gunk in the extractor and sear that it looked like someone packed a wad of chewing tobacco in there. I spent about an hour meticulously cleaning it out. I also took apart the side plate as per the video instructions and cleaned that out. I took a good look at the disconnector and it does not seem to be the problem, as it was relatively clean and silver looking, and seemed to depress and spring out with no problem. I tried to remove it, but like Jerry said, that pin is ultra small, and I couldn't get it to come out, so I decided not to mess with it. I'm guessing all the grim in the sear and extractor were responsible for the misfires. I will be taking the gun to the range today after work to see how it performs now. Hopefully, I can find a nice repro rig with original DWM stock to try out. Thanks again for all the tips!