Dan Wesson info please
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MikeB
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How good a deal you'd get depends on the price, condition, version and number and sizes of barrels. That being said.
I have several Dan Wesson's in a few different calibers. They have all been very accurate, reliable and fun to shoot.
Some people don't like the grips, those can be changed. The cylinder release is in an odd spot; it's on the cylinder crane under the barrel, some people don't like this. DW's are also not comfortable for me to carry, for target shooting their one of my favorites.
I have several Dan Wesson's in a few different calibers. They have all been very accurate, reliable and fun to shoot.
Some people don't like the grips, those can be changed. The cylinder release is in an odd spot; it's on the cylinder crane under the barrel, some people don't like this. DW's are also not comfortable for me to carry, for target shooting their one of my favorites.
I currently own a DW in .44 mag, have owned and shot several others over the years..GREAT guns, without exception! Very accurate, super strong, if they have a weak point is probably trigger pull, not bad just a little different than Ruger or S&W. As far as the cylinder latch goes I find it easier to use than anyother, once I got used to my left thumb releasing it and then pushing the cylinder out with my 1st &2nd fingers of the left hand, swinging the gun down allows the left thumb to eject the cases. I can reload quicker with this system than a S&W, but I have shot them more than S&W, so I guess I should! I'd buy a DW before any other maker's gun given the choice. Particularly when you figure resale value is usually 60-75% of S&W's!
Pick it up if you can is my advice.
Pick it up if you can is my advice.
41mag
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I also have had a Dan Wesson 44 for years.SS 6.5in(?) barrel w/muzzle break from Brownells.Shoots like a dream.With the full underlug barrel shroud it's heavier than my 8.375in 629.I changed the odd feeling stock for a Hogue mono-grip.The trigger pull IS "different"but not bad.
When I get rich I want a set of 'em in the super mag calibers.
When I get rich I want a set of 'em in the super mag calibers.
Jim March
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The DW gun design with it's interchangable barrels and primary cylinder latch at the crane is simply superb.
It's tough and accurate. The trigger is slightly "weird", sorta "shorter but stiffer" than an S&W, but regardless the large frame types (44Mag and up) became a dominant type in long-range "Metallic Sillhuete" competition.
The company has gone out of biz a couple of times only to be resurrected because the design was so good. One of the companies was based in Monson, so that's a "Monson gun". Which is OK, I think. Parts are backwards compatible, and the current company is providing support for older variants and they've been doing OK finance-wise.
When you do a "checkout" on a Dan Wesson, the only difference is that you don't have to sweat the barrel/cylinder gap as it's user-settable. Any set with multiple barrels is supposed to come with a special wrench that fits indentations at the muzzle. Manuals can be downloaded from their site, which is currently being rebuilt:
http://www.danwessonfirearms.com - look under "downloads" for the manuals.
It's tough and accurate. The trigger is slightly "weird", sorta "shorter but stiffer" than an S&W, but regardless the large frame types (44Mag and up) became a dominant type in long-range "Metallic Sillhuete" competition.
The company has gone out of biz a couple of times only to be resurrected because the design was so good. One of the companies was based in Monson, so that's a "Monson gun". Which is OK, I think. Parts are backwards compatible, and the current company is providing support for older variants and they've been doing OK finance-wise.
When you do a "checkout" on a Dan Wesson, the only difference is that you don't have to sweat the barrel/cylinder gap as it's user-settable
. Any set with multiple barrels is supposed to come with a special wrench that fits indentations at the muzzle. Manuals can be downloaded from their site, which is currently being rebuilt:http://www.danwessonfirearms.com - look under "downloads" for the manuals.
stans
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I used to have a Dan Wesson 15-2, which was a blued 357 with interchangable barrels. All I can say is that I am very sorry I ever parted with that gun.
The only down side to a DW is when you go to get rid of it. They don't have a great resale value. That's usually not a problem as most people tend to keep theirs once they buy them. I've had a Monson M15 and M22 for many years now.
Peter M. Eick
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I happen to be playing with my 15 Monson this morning. It is a very good gun. I have an 8" and 6" vent heavy barrels for it and I really like the switch barrel setup. The trigger is crisp and easy to shoot well. Mine has the old "wobble sight" and I should put a nice millett on it, but thats "a gonna type of thing".
I don't regret mine one bit. I was thinking this morning that if I ever really wanted to see how fast I could push a 357 mag round this would be the gun with the 8" barrel. Heck they are strong and solid and cheap. What a great combination for experimentation.
I don't regret mine one bit. I was thinking this morning that if I ever really wanted to see how fast I could push a 357 mag round this would be the gun with the 8" barrel. Heck they are strong and solid and cheap. What a great combination for experimentation.
oldolds442
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how about a pistol pac...early monson, mass. with serial number 13
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