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October 26, 2010
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Long time reader, first time poster….
So Ive absolutely fallen in love with the Dan Wesson PPC Action Cup like most of you guys (in spite of some of my friends calling it an ugly piece of metal….blasphemy!!!).
This is the pic of the weapon, so you can drool with me.
The problem, as most of us know is that its impossible (or just really improbable) to find this weapon.
My last resort is to buy a regular revolver and take it to a gunsmith to fashion the wide, square barrel and attach to the revolver.
So my question is this, which revolver would be the easiest to convert to the wide, square barrel, and are there any way I can buy the barrel and switch it myself?
Thanks for the help guys.
Rod
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference – they deserve a place of honor with all that's good" – George Washington
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February 28, 2009
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to the 
, Rod.
First you might consider that the Action Cup was technically built on a model 714 frame. It was also .38 special only IIRC. So you might want to begin with a 715 which is much more available and will shoot .357 as well.
Now as for the shroud for the barrel, you might want to consider contacting Eric who advertises his custom barrel wrenches here (see right-hand column). He is also setting up to produce barrels and shrouds for Dan Wessons. Though he has test items, actual production is a few months away.
Patience.
-Mike
October 26, 2010
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Hey Mike thanks for the advice on my current dilemma. I dont think I will be adding a scope (like the image I posted) or a laser sight/flashlight to the barrel, as Im attracted to the clean look of the gun and barrel.
Ive found Clark Customs http://www.clarkcustomguns.com/revptbu.html but dont know much about this company to be ready to do business with them. The revolver I am looking for is going to be an all around revolver, used for home defense primarily but also used as a concealed weapon (size allowing), I also want to be able to put a couple of rounds on a target at my local range from time to time so I need this to be done right.
Ill be checking this post regularly for any ideas/suggestions on how to go about this.
Thanks everyone.
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference – they deserve a place of honor with all that's good" – George Washington
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February 28, 2009
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Hey Rod:
Proxibid has an auction with several DW .357's, one is even stainless: lot # 465. The opening bid is $25. Nice place to start.
-Mike
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May 2, 2009
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Good luck on your project !
SHOOT
October 13, 2009
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Yes, Welcome Rod!
I'm the guy Mike mentioned. Yes, I am working on the action cup/PPC shrouds. The design I am working on is that you can get a regular 'ol model 15, take the shroud off, and put the PPC/Action cup on and you'll be ready to roll, so you can go from a normal Dan to a PPC in a couple minutes! (For the PPC, rear sight will have to be removed to clear the Aristocrat sight)
Curious Rod, it seems you like the "slab side" style of the PPC but you didn't really mention what you had in mind for sights?
I'm working on getting them done as soon as possible, but there is alot going on, and issues I need to get taken care of on the manufacturing setup. As Mike mentioned, patience is a good thing, I already have one guy going nuts for one! (You know who you are 
)
Eric
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May 2, 2009
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EWK_Stuff said:
I already have one guy going nuts for one! (You know who you are
Eric
(I know who I am...and you know who I am... but the rest of the DWF has no idea )
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January 22, 2008
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Looking back, I think an Action Cup comes up for sale or auction, on average, once every 3 years - here in the US. It appears they were a little more popular in Europe. The PPC version is a little more common but still quite difficult to find.
-Wayne
October 26, 2010
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EWK_Stuff said:
Yes, Welcome Rod!
I'm the guy Mike mentioned. Yes, I am working on the action cup/PPC shrouds. The design I am working on is that you can get a regular 'ol model 15, take the shroud off, and put the PPC/Action cup on and you'll be ready to roll, so you can go from a normal Dan to a PPC in a couple minutes! (For the PPC, rear sight will have to be removed to clear the Aristocrat sight)
Curious Rod, it seems you like the "slab side" style of the PPC but you didn't really mention what you had in mind for sights?
I'm working on getting them done as soon as possible, but there is alot going on, and issues I need to get taken care of on the manufacturing setup. As Mike mentioned, patience is a good thing, I already have one guy going nuts for one! (You know who you are
Eric
Hey Eric, thanks for the reply. Just so you know now you got 2 guys going nuts for the shrouds lol.
As far as the sight Im looking at http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=XRTG8030B
Thanks again....youll get lots of message from me....I mean lots...lol.
Rod
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference – they deserve a place of honor with all that's good" – George Washington
January 22, 2008
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Of note, the Action Cup has no rear sight. Life would be much easier if it did...
May 17, 2010
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SHOOTIST357 said:
EWK_Stuff said:
I already have one guy going nuts for one! (You know who you are
Eric
(I know who I am...and you know who I am... but the rest of the DWF has no idea
XXXXX
pfffffffffttttt there are SEVERAL of us waiting.. trust me you have no idea.. how hard it is to just pass on BA after BA... hoping that soon, I will get what I really what from Eric. And its not like Shoot doesn't already have some of the coolest shrouds on the planet... heck he has two listed right now!
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August 28, 2009
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zoommb said:
Hey Rod:
Proxibid has an auction with several DW .357's, one is even stainless: lot # 465. The opening bid is $25. Nice place to start.
-Mike
I put the opening bid in on that one yesterday.
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March 2, 2008
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Rod-Everyone here loves the look of the Action Cup, but for your stated purposes, you might be better off with a 715. The AC would be a very heavy carry weapon, and .38 Spl is a much less capable caliber for any defensive purpose. On the other hand, a 715 with 4" barrel and good hollowpoint ammo would be a great nightstand gun. Put on the 2-1/2" barrel and a slim grip for carry and you're good to go.
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October 13, 2009
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Loll, I forgot to put a couple zero's behind that 1 guy. 
Rod, Feel free to message away! That shouldn't be a problem at all if you just want to mount that scope on there. I'm actually about ready on the PPC/Action Cups aside from having barrels which is the main hold up...gotta get that squared away so we can try to calm down everyone!
Eric
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