Any Dan Wesson Fans?
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I love it!
I have one of the earliest DWs made with the external barrel nut I picked up about 1980. A model D-11 with a serial # of 65XX in .357mag. It has both 2.5" and 4" barrels and housings for it as well as the barrel tool; spacer gauge; three different grips; original box and O/M. It's in really good condition and I still use and hand load for it. It's one piece that's going no where from my collection.
I have one of the earliest DWs made with the external barrel nut I picked up about 1980. A model D-11 with a serial # of 65XX in .357mag. It has both 2.5" and 4" barrels and housings for it as well as the barrel tool; spacer gauge; three different grips; original box and O/M. It's in really good condition and I still use and hand load for it. It's one piece that's going no where from my collection.
wad
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One of my good friends has an original Pistol Pack in .357mag. The barrel lengths range from 2"-8", if memory serves me. I remember this being one of the most accurate revolvers I ever shot. The only complaint I had was it constantly sprayed lead and burnt powder from the cylinder/forcing cone gap. I think he still has it.
byf43
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Absolutely LOVE my DW .44!!!!!!!
Bought it in 1985. Blued 44VH-8. I paid $266.00 for it, NEW! I wanted stainless, but, they were not available when I had the cash.
Trigger pull was horrendous. Sent it back to DW.
Three chambers were real tight. Empties wouldn't even extract.
DW fixed everything. The DA trigger pull is now incredible. The SA trigger pull is extremely light. Not real sure of the actual let-off, but, I wouldn't be surprised to find out it is less than 2 lbs.
SUPER accurate. When involved w/ IHMSA, it was fantastic. (Barrel/cylinder gap set at .003" instead of .006" per the book.)
Bought a VH-4 assembly after I left silhouette competition.
Took a wild boar in Tennessee in 1994 with the VH-4 barrel assembly and Pachmayr stocks.
ONE shot . . . at seven (yes, 7) feet! Neck shot. Dropped that 265 lb boar like it was hit by a freight train.
This revolver will NEVER be sold.
Bought it in 1985. Blued 44VH-8. I paid $266.00 for it, NEW! I wanted stainless, but, they were not available when I had the cash.
Trigger pull was horrendous. Sent it back to DW.
Three chambers were real tight. Empties wouldn't even extract.
DW fixed everything. The DA trigger pull is now incredible. The SA trigger pull is extremely light. Not real sure of the actual let-off, but, I wouldn't be surprised to find out it is less than 2 lbs.
SUPER accurate. When involved w/ IHMSA, it was fantastic. (Barrel/cylinder gap set at .003" instead of .006" per the book.)
Bought a VH-4 assembly after I left silhouette competition.
Took a wild boar in Tennessee in 1994 with the VH-4 barrel assembly and Pachmayr stocks.
ONE shot . . . at seven (yes, 7) feet! Neck shot. Dropped that 265 lb boar like it was hit by a freight train.
This revolver will NEVER be sold.
ChiefThunderstick
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Pistol Pack
Hmmm. Hey mister, what you got in that briefcase?
Why, nothing son, just some important papers. Let's have a look see.
This is my Dan Wesson Pistol Pack 15-2VH. I've had it since 1987, It cost 599 plus tax back then. I wanted the stainless version but by the time I got my permit the one I had seen was gone. Since the pistol pack was scarce, even back then, I opted to get this one I saw in a different shop. Man I'm glad I did. The barrel lengths are 2.5,4,6,and 8.75 inches. It's got the Pachmyer grips on it, and you can see all the other goodies that came in the American Tourister attache case.
Hmmm. Hey mister, what you got in that briefcase?
Why, nothing son, just some important papers. Let's have a look see.
This is my Dan Wesson Pistol Pack 15-2VH. I've had it since 1987, It cost 599 plus tax back then. I wanted the stainless version but by the time I got my permit the one I had seen was gone. Since the pistol pack was scarce, even back then, I opted to get this one I saw in a different shop. Man I'm glad I did. The barrel lengths are 2.5,4,6,and 8.75 inches. It's got the Pachmyer grips on it, and you can see all the other goodies that came in the American Tourister attache case.
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ChiefThunderstick
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Is Dani sweet or what?
Nail Shooter
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I have three Monson made Dans: a 22, 357, and a 44. The 44 I bought with the 10" bbl for IHMSA silhouette competition back in the early 80's. When shooting prone, I could shoot volleyball sized groups at 200meters--OPEN SIGHTS. My eyes and body aren't good enough to do that anymore, but the gun still is. I'll have those Dans til I die. Regards.
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ChiefThunderstick
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Post some pics o your Dans, I would love to see them.
Post some pics o your Dans, I would love to see them.
Hi!
My first post here, writing from Sweden up in northern part of Europe.
Bought a Dan Wesson today. Payed $150 with 2,5", 4" and 6" barrel. The previous owner has passed away so I have very little info about it. What I do know is that the wrench & gauge is missing. I have written to CZ/DW to find out if you sitll can get a 357 wrench from them. I have thought of making a temporary wrench from liquid metal (paste that hardens) in the meantime.
I'll post a pic as soon as I get it. Over here the permit takes quite som time to get from the police, at east a month (a few years ago it could take up to 6 months!).
I have found grips for it in several webshops but it seems like most of them won't ship outside the US. Hard times for a grip-o-holic like me...
My first post here, writing from Sweden up in northern part of Europe.
Bought a Dan Wesson today. Payed $150 with 2,5", 4" and 6" barrel. The previous owner has passed away so I have very little info about it. What I do know is that the wrench & gauge is missing. I have written to CZ/DW to find out if you sitll can get a 357 wrench from them. I have thought of making a temporary wrench from liquid metal (paste that hardens) in the meantime.
I'll post a pic as soon as I get it. Over here the permit takes quite som time to get from the police, at east a month (a few years ago it could take up to 6 months!).
I have found grips for it in several webshops but it seems like most of them won't ship outside the US. Hard times for a grip-o-holic like me...
mainmech48
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Welcome to THR, Pelleman and congratulations on an extraordinary (at least by US price standards) bargain on the Dan Wesson.
IMO, the idea of using a "liquid metal" product to cast a temporary substitute barrel wrench is one that will likely disappoint you in practice. I very much doubt that one would be able to withstand the torque loads generated in use without breaking. While those loads aren't of a large numerical value, relatively speaking, they are concentrated on two points with very small surface areas. I do not think that any such non-homogeneous composite product would be up to the task.
If you can't get a wrench from CZ for some reason at this time, you might want to try The Gun Parts Corp. (www.gunpartscorp.com) here in the USA.
While they do not always have them in-stock in sufficient numbers for inclusion in their catalog, they often have a few on-hand. They will ship internationally, subject to conditions which should be listed on their website.
Another option would be through one of the dedicated Dan Wesson websites. You may be able to purchase one from a private party that way. There are also auction/sales websites here such as Gun Broker.com where one might be found. Worth a look, anyway.
The barrel/cylinder gap can be set properly with a simple "feeler" gauge of 0.005-0.006" thickness. You can work out the metric equivalent at your convenience.
FWIW, you can almost certainly find a selection of aftermarket grips for your DW at one of the above mentioned sites, too. While I'm not familiar with Swedish/EU laws regarding importation of firearms parts or accessories, I'm sure that you should be able to find some way to get such relatively innocuous items as a wrench or grip without too much trouble or expense.
IMO, the idea of using a "liquid metal" product to cast a temporary substitute barrel wrench is one that will likely disappoint you in practice. I very much doubt that one would be able to withstand the torque loads generated in use without breaking. While those loads aren't of a large numerical value, relatively speaking, they are concentrated on two points with very small surface areas. I do not think that any such non-homogeneous composite product would be up to the task.
If you can't get a wrench from CZ for some reason at this time, you might want to try The Gun Parts Corp. (www.gunpartscorp.com) here in the USA.
While they do not always have them in-stock in sufficient numbers for inclusion in their catalog, they often have a few on-hand. They will ship internationally, subject to conditions which should be listed on their website.
Another option would be through one of the dedicated Dan Wesson websites. You may be able to purchase one from a private party that way. There are also auction/sales websites here such as Gun Broker.com where one might be found. Worth a look, anyway.
The barrel/cylinder gap can be set properly with a simple "feeler" gauge of 0.005-0.006" thickness. You can work out the metric equivalent at your convenience.
FWIW, you can almost certainly find a selection of aftermarket grips for your DW at one of the above mentioned sites, too. While I'm not familiar with Swedish/EU laws regarding importation of firearms parts or accessories, I'm sure that you should be able to find some way to get such relatively innocuous items as a wrench or grip without too much trouble or expense.
Thanx for the info!
I have found several wrenches on e-bay. Many states that they won't ship overseas but I sent some polite e-mails and sure - they could send it over here. It's not Afghanistan after all...
The interesting thing is that it is very easy to import things here. If you want to buy from abroad you just tell the clerks att the policestation and you get an import licence for free along with your permit. The hard part is to get the stuff out from the US. Your borders have become very tight regarding guns post 9-11. 15 years ago we bought most of our gun and gear directly from the US via mailorder. Nowdays we mostly shop in Germany instead. The EU makes shipping very easy. One guy ordered a HK MP5K from germany and when the packade came he wasn't at home so the mailman (yes - regular mail!) left it at his neighbour instead...
I havn't shot a dan Wesson in 15 years so it's gonna be interesting. My idea is to use it for PPC competition. Mainly off-duty and 4" Service Revolver matches.
I have found several wrenches on e-bay. Many states that they won't ship overseas but I sent some polite e-mails and sure - they could send it over here. It's not Afghanistan after all...
The interesting thing is that it is very easy to import things here. If you want to buy from abroad you just tell the clerks att the policestation and you get an import licence for free along with your permit. The hard part is to get the stuff out from the US. Your borders have become very tight regarding guns post 9-11. 15 years ago we bought most of our gun and gear directly from the US via mailorder. Nowdays we mostly shop in Germany instead. The EU makes shipping very easy. One guy ordered a HK MP5K from germany and when the packade came he wasn't at home so the mailman (yes - regular mail!) left it at his neighbour instead...
I havn't shot a dan Wesson in 15 years so it's gonna be interesting. My idea is to use it for PPC competition. Mainly off-duty and 4" Service Revolver matches.
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