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June 11, 2016
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I have been thinking about buying a 22LR and wondered what you may think is a better buy a Dan Wesson 22 Pistol Pack or S&W 41?
March 19, 2016
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Hi retired guy hope things are going well.
The problem you have is both guns are very nice. You need to decide if you want a revolver or a pistol.
I have both, and they both shoot really well. My revolver has both 6" and 8" barrels, Standard and heavy.
My 41 is a little special. It is an older 41 with a 5" field barrel. The 41 you will buy today has a heavy barrel. Either barrel shoots fine. You do have the option of two barrel lengths on a 41 and you can purchase both and swap between them. If I was you I would go the route I took. Buy them both LOL.
Let us know what you decide.
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February 4, 2017
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Aside from the revolver -vs- auto loader issue...they are both fine weapons and should increase in value.
If you go for a S&W Model 41 I would look for an older model...there is a lot of dissatisfaction with the 1990s thru today's models not meeting the earlier standards. My observation is that belief has lead to many from that period being out there for sale...lots easier to find than a Dan Wesson 22 pistol pak.
You will never find an auto loader that is easier to break down and clean than the model 41.
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June 11, 2016
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Thanks for the input, really cannot afford both and the pricing on the 41's are quit steep. The older ones sell for more or equal to the new ones. It is good to know the older ones are nicer as I was considering a new 7"-5" barrel set, may have to reconsider. The pistol pack option is nice as we al know can change between many barrels and they seem to be really moving up in price. I cannot afford both right now so I guess it will be a tough decision, thanks much for the input!
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March 2, 2008
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I'm going to commit DWF Heresy here 
I am not a fan of .22lr revolvers. Owned one and sold it to a DWF Member. I've owned a few .22lr autoloaders over the years (Colt, a variety of High Standards, Ruger, Browning,...)
Ruger SR22 (the Fun Gun), and a moderately tricked out BuckMark are all that remain. I wouldn't mind picking up conversion kits for 1911 and AR. My local club is less than a mile away, 24/7 personal key access, $200/year.
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October 1, 2012
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Hi DA,
We use the Dan Wesson 22s as lower cost fun practice shooting. The 22s are the same size, trigger pull, grip angle, sight etc as the 357/ 38s guns. Even though 22 ammo is up in price, its still lots cheaper than 357 mag. And you wont lose money on the guns value, assuming you buy at a fair price you will make money.If you sell
Also Buckmarks are my favorite 22 auto. The older ones are very sweet shooters
August 2, 2017
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hugelk said
Hi DA,We use the Dan Wesson 22s as lower cost fun practice shooting. The 22s are the same size, trigger pull, grip angle, sight etc as the 357/ 38s guns. Even though 22 ammo is up in price, its still lots cheaper than 357 mag. And you wont lose money on the guns value, assuming you buy at a fair price you will make money.If you sell
Also Buckmarks are my favorite 22 auto. The older ones are very sweet shooters
I can appreciate the logic of this, even though for me it would mean buying yet another gun. Since that would be another DW, I suppose that would not be all bad except for the cost. And storage.
But unless Dans are a lot different than the “other” Wessons, I don’t know if it would work for me. I have a number of those in different calibers, including models 617 (.22), 686 (.38/.357), and 629 (.44), and I find them to be very different experiences. I shoot the 686s a lot, but almost never take the others out.
I’ll add another Buckmark vote, though. When I want to shoot .22 with a handgun, I almost always reach for my Buckmarks. They are fun to shoot, and they seem “natural” to me, as well as extremely accurate.
i also find Buckmarks to be (in a small way) the “Dan Wessons” of their type, because you can easily switch barrels on them. Tactical Solutions makes wonderful aluminum barrels for them that are available in several lengths (4”, 5.5”, and 7.5”) and even different colors, and they are threaded as well. I usually shoot mine suppressed with no hearing protection at all, and still enjoy being able to hear the sound of the bullets hitting the target. No gong needed! I have gotten my barrels from Rimfire Sport and Custom. http://www.rimfiresports.com/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=RSC&Category_Code=Trailites
(sorry for straying so far off subject)
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June 11, 2016
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Thanks much for the additional input I ponder on it for awhile.
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November 17, 2008
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I can not comment on the 41 as I have never held one. All the above comments sound reasonable. I will give one thought which may or may not have bearing. S&W 41s are still available. DW 22s are no longer produced and have a finite number from which to graze. Just my thoughts.
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February 16, 2016
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Given the two choices; I would select the DW Pistol Pack ... there are better choices for a semi than the 41.
April 25, 2008
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Stinger said
Given the two choices; I would select the DW Pistol Pack ... there are better choices for a semi than the 41.
I'll agree with that also. Never did care much for the Smith 41. My Buckmark 5.5" Target is a favorite for general use, the 10" Buckmark Silhouette is perfect for that game. Both are outstandingly accurate.
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June 11, 2016
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Thanks to all, still have not made up my mind. One of the members today say they have a 22LR Stainless for sale I might be interested in that if pricing is fair. Also there is a Buckmark Silhouette on GB but they are asking 725.00 and other sites they are asking 499 - 599 seems high but not an expert on Brownings. Will keep you updated if I purchase something.
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I am not as experienced as most of the members and in the beginning I eschewed 22 lr as being not a self defence weapon or 2cd ammendment necessity. I seem to have acquired more than several. Still trying to not get carried away. With that being said, my experience has been that High Standards have magazine issues, I suspect any 22 Semi can have that problem with rimmed ammo. My Dan Wesson 722 silhouette is unbelievably accurate but perhaps an older S&W K22 is my favorite. I several safe queens including a 1931 Outdoorsman, a 1940 2cd model and two 1947s. I shoot the 47s and a nickeled Combat Masterpiece that has cosmetic issues. Lighter than the Dan, they are a blast to shoot. And tack drivers. Again, I am far less experienced than most on the forum as I did not start shooting and collecting until Obama' 2 term. Most of my guns are capable of more than I can achieve with them.
March 19, 2016
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One thing I would keep in mind when everyone is talking about quality issues of guns is ammo. When I first started shooting many years ago I would see maybe one or two miss fires over a few hundred rounds. 22LR ammo is not the same today. There are many types and not all will function that great in every gun. I own and shoot almost every brand of semi autos. I see one gun not shoot one type and another have no problems. A revolver is more forgiving and is just as accurate. I shoot both revolvers and semi autos, love them both. But I also always figure out what they like most when I am shooting them. You can't go wrong with either gun you are looking at.
March 19, 2016
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I forgot to tell you Da. You live only a few hours south of me. With a little notice you are welcome to come and shoot any of my 16 22LR handguns.
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February 4, 2017
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I read about .22 caliber misfires several years ago and thought I would share...
.22 caliber rounds (and I guess most rimfire rounds) use a small disc-shaped primer which is inserted in the casing prior to powder. It is designed to rest against the flat base, detonating when struck.
The failure to fire issue is most often caused when the cartridges have been shaken, jostled, etc. and the disc shifts partially away from the base. The hammer or pin strikes where there is no contact with the primer disc and nothing happens. I have found that if I take these misfires and reinsert them they will then fire.
I own a Browning Medalist (Belgian made) that will eat anything I feed it. I own a Hammerli (Swiss made) that only wants to eat European ammo which I have been told is made from slight smaller brass...all the American brands jamb.
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Thanks 10magnums I appreciate the offer.
February 20, 2008
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Oops, I'm way off point, sorry.
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Shooting my 44 or my Super Mags gets quit expensive so thought I would find something to bring along to the range that would be cheaper to shoot. I am currently looking at a Browning Buckmark or a Dan Wesson 22LR as a possible solution. To finance this purchase I put up one of my Super Mags on GB a Model 40 6" with box and spare barrel, paperwork, the works, it is a beauty if someone wants to trade for a 22-VH Pistol Pack PM me (prefer stainless but any would be considered). We will see where it all goes the other solution is to just not shoot as many rounds and have fun with what I have. I also have the 8" SV barrel for it, I bought it from one of the Forum members awhile back for 500.00.
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