DennisE, Dan Wesson is not S&W, although the names sound alot alike they are different companies.
And while I don't agree with the agreement S&W signed, and I will not purchase a new S&W because of it, that agreement only affects S&W and those dealers who choose to sell S&W. What Bill Ruger did was far worse IMO, he lobbied for (shoot, he practically wrote) legislation that affects everyone, and since we're talking about Federal law here, there is no choice in the matter. While I can somewhat understand a British company capitulating with the Gov. in order to get out from under the HUD lawsuit so they can sell off S&W; I see what Bill Ruger did, and said, and continues to believe, to be a direct assault on my rights. I'd rather not get into a political discussion over it. Thats just the way I feel.
Anyway, this thread is about Dan Wessons, and trying to find out how they compare to other pistols which I have handled and shot, since I don't have access to the DW line.