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October 11, 2015
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December 19, 2014
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Tjsuchy7 said
Now all I have to do is save up a few dollars and go barrel shopping!
Well while you're waiting put some ammo in that and put some holes in something!
Dans Club
December 5, 2008
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Congratulations! Now get to the range and really enjoy it.
September 2, 2015
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Very nice! Like everyone else has said get some ammo and go shooting. I am new owner as well and I gotta say it is one of the best shooting guns I have ever shot. I have a 4" and 6" barrel and love it. Take it to the range and give us a report!
October 11, 2015
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I promise, I'll get it out to the range.
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March 25, 2013
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Congratulations. Be careful to not let the cylinder close while ejecting cases or the rachet will scratch the sideplate. Tilt the gun to the left and keep your fore and middle fingers through the frame pushing against the cylinder. What size barrel assemblies are you wanting first. Have you heard of DWAS? I believe you are already. Infected. 😆
September 2, 2015
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Ole Dog said
Be careful to not let the cylinder close while ejecting cases or the rachet will scratch the sideplate. Tilt the gun to the left and keep your fore and middle fingers through the frame pushing against the cylinder.
This is probably one the best things that I was told when I first introduced myself. Thankfully I did just as was suggested or I would have a big scratch on my side plate. It's awkward at first, but once you do it a few times it becomes second nature.
Yes as Ole Dog said I think DWAS has set in for you already as it did for me. I had't even shot mine yet and I purchased a 6" barrel and shroud. 
October 11, 2015
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DWAS? Dan Wesson ??? Syndrome ? Since I have the undercover grips, maybe go for the 2" first. On the 2" shroud, did they make a regular and a heavy underlug? I kinda like the look of the ventilated heavy underlug shrouds.
Dans Club
December 5, 2008
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DWAS = Dan Wesson Acquisition Syndrome.
Yes, the 2.5s were produced in 4 styles: Standard = Non Vented & regular underlug; Heavy = Non Vented and heavy underlug; Vented = Vented and regular underlug; Vent Heavy = Vented and heavy underlug.
The 2.5s can be sneaky because the only real difference between the regular and heavy underlug is a very short upsweep of the underlug between the end of the ejector rod slot and the end of the shroud. The heavy underlug does not have this upsweep.
I don't have any pics or I would post for you to see. Maybe someone else will do so. If not I will take some & post.
September 2, 2015
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I hope this helps and is correct. I am still learning this stuff.
HEAVY
STANDARD
Dans Club
December 5, 2008
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Thanks Kaseyart, that helps a lot.
Those are the Vent Heavy (VH) and Vent (V)
The Heavy (H) and Standard (S) are the same except without the Vent in the top rib.
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December 5, 2008
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October 11, 2015
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Thanks for the info. Very helpful.
September 2, 2012
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BEAUTIFUL DAN YOU HAVE THERE !! SHOOT IT AND ENJOY IT..
October 11, 2015
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Took my 15-2 out to the range for the first time today. Shot 38 special 158 grain lead flat nose at 25 feet. The indoor range I use is small and not very well lit. Was impressed with how little recoil I felt with the 38 loads. I shot my new Glock 43 right before the DW, and it kicked considerably more. I used a pistol rest while I shot two cylinders worth, and as you can see in the picture, 6 of them made one hole. It is shooting high to the left, but I didn't bring my Allen wrench with me to make an adjustment. I will next time. 
Dans Club
December 5, 2008
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Nice shooting! The weight of DW revolvers really dampens felt recoil. Shooting 38's in a 15-2 is great fun and a good way to sharpen your technique.
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March 25, 2013
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Yes, nice group. We expect that though. I just got a Glock 43. It is nice but not like a Dan in accuracy. It may be more me and my eyes. My wife's Glock 42 is amazingly accurate though. You should consider the 8" too. I think the extra sight radius helps the accuracy. But my eyes need all the help I can get.
October 11, 2015
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I know what you mean about the eyes. Mine are the same way. I really enjoyed shooting the DW, so much so that I think I'll take out my S&W Model 27 and give it a try, and maybe, maybe my Python. Have not shot either of them since acquiring them.
I was happy with the G43 and its accuracy. I had put Truglo TFO sights on it, and a 3.5 lb connector. The tritium fiber optic sights are really easy to see, but I must say I took off the 3.5 lb connector and put the factory connector back on. The trigger was just too light for a concealed carry gun.
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March 25, 2013
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Yup, I think I need tritium sights. I too bought a Python but I shot mine right away. I used 38 Special and great care. It was not NIB but almost. If I ever needed a revolver for Zombie protection I think it would be the Python. The double action is as smooth as soft butter. I was as accurate in DA as SA. For SA though, my favorite is a model 14 or 15 porkchop with Wolff Springs.
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