Accurate Dan Wesson 15-2V!
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Could be why they were so effective in silouette shooting. 
Good for you!!
I have owned and shot Dans for many years they are the most accurate .357 I have ever owned or shot for that matter. They hold up very well have the most beautiful finish I have ever seen and barrel changes are a snap. They made .22 calibers on the same frame for inexpensive practice.
The short action may seem strange at first but it will become second nature in no time. These revolvers are such a value to those that can appreciate their design and versatility. They holster and carry well in Colt Python style holsters. Keep an eye on the B/C gap and don't be afraid to experiment with it.
I have owned and shot Dans for many years they are the most accurate .357 I have ever owned or shot for that matter. They hold up very well have the most beautiful finish I have ever seen and barrel changes are a snap. They made .22 calibers on the same frame for inexpensive practice.
The short action may seem strange at first but it will become second nature in no time. These revolvers are such a value to those that can appreciate their design and versatility. They holster and carry well in Colt Python style holsters. Keep an eye on the B/C gap and don't be afraid to experiment with it.
C5rider
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I have to agree!
I've got a Model 15 that I bought a while back. I just got an 8-inch barrel for it and put it on the other day. I took it out to the range and first shot, this is what I got. It was about half as far as your shot but, first one out of the new barrel and here I was thinking I'd need to use my screwdriver to adjust the sights! FYI, the 20 yard shots weren't too bad either.
I've got a Model 15 that I bought a while back. I just got an 8-inch barrel for it and put it on the other day. I took it out to the range and first shot, this is what I got. It was about half as far as your shot but, first one out of the new barrel and here I was thinking I'd need to use my screwdriver to adjust the sights! FYI, the 20 yard shots weren't too bad either.
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Johnny Lightning
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Nice shooting C5rider! Thats a beauty you have got there!
feuerwaffe-enthusiast
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Nice! This makes me excited because I just picked up a DW 357 kit. Makes me want to try out the 8 inch barrel a bit.
IslandTimes
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Just bought a 6" barrel for mine. So far I've only shot her with a snub barrel, so I'm really looking forward to trying this new one out. Great shooting, hopefully mine will shoot as well as yours!
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hardluk1
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Guys go over to danwessonforums and check out the venders. There a guy building 6" slab side shrouds and barrels, sites and has springs that are less than half cz's price and a guy makeing custom grips that builds some beutifull grips. Oh also low priced. Also is your guns need some refinishing the guy that use to do DW's guns is now is Blue Ridge Blueing. and also price are great.
Red Cent
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Matter of fact, I should be receiving a 3" EH for my 15-2 VH from Eric soon (I hope). Eric duplicates the barrels and produces a slab side. The kits include the barrel, shroud, barrel nut/ring, and front sight. I ordered a three inch EH to use in PCCA.
http://www.ewkarms.com/index.htm
http://www.ewkarms.com/index.htm
Welcome to the world of Dan Wesson. The only revolver that could compete with them in silhouette shooting was the Freedoms Arms and, at one time, you could buy three or four Dan Wessons for the cost of a single Freedom Arms revolver.
If you look at past tests of Dan Wessons, you'll see that they were shooting tighter groups at 100 yards than "other brand names" could shoot at 50 or even 25 yards. A 1.5" to 2" group at 100 yards was considered typical DW accuracy and some revolvers can shoot under an inch straight from the factory.
A good example is John Taffin's test of the M360. He lists 29 loads, including four factory loads, and not a single one is over 1.75" at 100 yards and several are under an inch. A fluke? Todd Spotti tested a different M360 and got almost identical groups at the same distance. Granted, few shooters can match Mr. Taffin's or Mr. Spotti's ability, but this points out what box-stock Dan Wessons were capable of.
If you look at past tests of Dan Wessons, you'll see that they were shooting tighter groups at 100 yards than "other brand names" could shoot at 50 or even 25 yards. A 1.5" to 2" group at 100 yards was considered typical DW accuracy and some revolvers can shoot under an inch straight from the factory.
A good example is John Taffin's test of the M360. He lists 29 loads, including four factory loads, and not a single one is over 1.75" at 100 yards and several are under an inch. A fluke? Todd Spotti tested a different M360 and got almost identical groups at the same distance. Granted, few shooters can match Mr. Taffin's or Mr. Spotti's ability, but this points out what box-stock Dan Wessons were capable of.
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