Dan Wesson .357 for carry?

[LoneCoon]

I'll be taking my CCW course here in a few week and I've come to the stunning conclusion that I don't have a suitable gun to actually carry.

My choices are a Dan Wesson .357, a S&W 945, a CZ-52, and a US revolver .32S&W.

Obviously, most of these (especially the US revolver) aren't the best for a CCW. Now, for about $175, I can replace the barrel and grip on the Dan Wesson, making it a 2" barrel with a small grip.

Does anyone have experience carrying the Dan Wesson, or am I better off purchasing another firearm for carry?

EDIT: Mods, would you be so kind as to kick this over to the Handgun Forum rather than the revolver Forum?Thank you.

 

[NGIB]

I have 2 Dan Wesson's and they are the equal of any S&W or Ruger. The frame will still be a bit large as a snub but it will be a reliable weapon...

 

[Guillermo]

Dan Wesson has an outstanding reputation and I would not disuade you from carrying it.

Having said that, the gun on your hip is a very personal decision. I have been carrying for many, many years.

Understand that what to carry is a fluid position. I started with a Combat Commander in 1980 and have a Detective Special on my hip right now. There were dozens in between.

This decision only represents your first step...who knows where it will lead?

 

[6_gunner]

I would feel perfectly comfortable carrying a Dan Wesson revolver. I'm actually considering getting one. It's between that, a Ruger, or another Smith; but that's for a different discussion.

It's not much trouble concealing a medium-sized revolver, if you dress around it. I've often carried a k-frame Smith (with a 6" barrel!) with no difficulty.

 

[Oro]

A Dan Wesson is a great cc piece if you are talking about the 15. If you don't own one already, consider saving and getting a "pistol pack" instead of a single barrel one and then buying another barrel. They are lots of fun, very accurate, and very well made. The only down side is a notoriously sloppy rear sight on the adjustable sight models.

 

[LoneCoon]

I already have the Dan Wesson, though I believe it's the Model 14, as the rear sights are not adjustable. In fact, it was the first gun I bought.

 

[jbbaldwin]

The 14 is the fixed sight service model. I have a couple model 15s and love them. I use my snubby 15 for car carry on trips.

Also Millett has very nice target sights available for the 15 if someone doesn't like the factory sights.

For more Dan Wesson info visit www.danwessonforum.com

Jody

 

[FM12]

I have personal knowledge of two that had timing problems. Might be prepared to replace either the hand or cylinder ratchet. Or both.