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February 25, 2014
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Hello all, new member and new owner of what must be either a 14, or 14-2. Being a porkchop, makes me think 14, but maybe some of you can help with the ID. The serial is:4167x.
Have been a rifle shooter for years, but due to a shoulder injury, don't do much of that any more. I have shot pistols but never owned any till now. In my younger days, ( 70's) I was impressed with Dan Wessons. Thought if I ever got a pistol, thats what I would get. Well, it took a while, but it's here now. I have been reading this forum for days, and have found a wealth of info, thanks to all for that.I already bought a barrel nut wrench and feeler gauge and hex keys from EWK. The gun has been torn down, cleaned, and oiled, so she is ready to go to the range and give me a fun day.
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March 25, 2013
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Welcome L.G.. Sounds like you are all set. That is a 14. Very nice gun and usually very accurate. Have you heard about DWAS? You just have to decide whether you want a newer .357 or a different caliber. Or probably both. Don't forget grips and barrels.
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February 22, 2009
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Well, let's see...you bought a Dan, surfed the forum, posted a pic, found EWK, and have executed the Ave Joe Tune up. You'll fit right in. Welcome.
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February 25, 2014
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Or both is probably it. The fact that these things are so good and easy to work on makes them hard to resist. I am sure there will be more in my future.
Oh, and thanks for the ID.
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November 17, 2008
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to the place that is all about Dan Wesson's. Hang on for the ride
LB
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January 24, 2009
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fellow Porkchop owner!
Congrats on landing your first DW, it looks like a nice one!
Thanks for showing it off, we always love seeing new DW's.
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October 11, 2009
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niceto have you here, artex
February 20, 2008
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Welcome and enjoy the wealth of info and the fine folks!
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February 25, 2014
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Well folks, I finally made it to the range to test this ole gun out. She works just fine, the only issue being my lack of experience with revolvers. The only other negative was running out of ammo sooner then I wanted to. It proved to be the most accurate with the hardest ammo to shoot that I had. Though it was not hard to shoot. I managed a 6 shot group of 2 1/2" at 25 yards, if you take away the one errant trigger pull, it would be 5 shots in 1 3/4" with 158 gr. hornaday JHP .357's. Not bad for a rookie. I must say that was my best but hopefully, with more practice, I will consistently be able to do it. Bottom line, I am very happy with this gun, and I am sure there will be more in my future.
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