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Dan Wesson 357

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I love Dan Wesson's. I also have a Pistol Pack, but mine doesn't have the nicely lined case like that. And I only have one wooden grip. I really like the looks of the grip that is installed. Very sharp looking!
 
I'm not trying to hijack or anything, but does that switch barrel system on those DWs really work well? I'd love to have a .357 with that kind of options package. Changing the barrel on a Blackhawk is just a little bit harder :D.
 
I'm not trying to hijack or anything, but does that switch barrel system on those DWs really work well? I'd love to have a .357 with that kind of options package. Changing the barrel on a Blackhawk is just a little bit harder .
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Yes the barrel changing is slick. It takes less than minute to change the barrels. You do have to adjust the sights when you change barrels as the height changes a bit. The other thing that is slick is to remove the barrel when cleaning. It's really easy to clean with the barrel removed.
 
My best friend's older brother had a DW back in the early 80's. We shot it a lot. We knew it was special, I just wish I knew how desired it would be 30 yrs later...

Should have bought it, couldn't afford it.

Oh well, great memories!
 
Where's the belt buckle thats suppose to come with it? Reguardless its still nice without it.
 
Not to rain on your parade but, DW parts were only surfaced hardened, so as they wore the guns went out of time. A lot of owners did not understand the need for the cylinder gap so bbls were screwed in too tight. They never sold well and as you can see they are no longer made. They were however very accurate pistols. I don't think a lot of the owners ever read the manual for the gun and that helped lead to its down fall.
 
The 357's are being made now, and I bought a new 8" barrell for my old 15-2 from EWK for $49. Old Dan's will be around for a long time.

Steve
 
sam colt said:
Not to rain on your parade but, DW parts were only surfaced hardened, so as they wore the guns went out of time. A lot of owners did not understand the need for the cylinder gap so bbls were screwed in too tight. They never sold well and as you can see they are no longer made. They were however very accurate pistols. I don't think a lot of the owners ever read the manual for the gun and that helped lead to its down fall.
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I don't shoot it a lot. I knew my brother was selling it and bought it because of the cool factor.
 
Gdawgs said:
Yes the barrel changing is slick. It takes less than minute to change the barrels. You do have to adjust the sights when you change barrels as the height changes a bit. The other thing that is slick is to remove the barrel when cleaning. It's really easy to clean with the barrel removed.
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Yep. I've been looking around to get the barrel shrouds reblued.
 
Not to rain on your parade but, DW parts were only surfaced hardened, so as they wore the guns went out of time. A lot of owners did not understand the need for the cylinder gap so bbls were screwed in too tight. They never sold well and as you can see they are no longer made. They were however very accurate pistols. I don't think a lot of the owners ever read the manual for the gun and that helped lead to its down fall.
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The model 715 is back in production; they have been popping up on Gun Broker and other sites. Retail is in the ballpark of $1200 :eek: for just the revolver with a 6" barrel and barrel change tool.

I think the downfall came when Daniel B. Wesson died :(
 
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