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October 29, 2011
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I was never much interested in revolvers until the local gun shop had a pair of Dan Wesson SS revolvers on display. They were the large frame models chambered in 44 mag and 357 max. The store employee did a great job of teaching me about the high points, and especially the excellent trigger. It was love at first sight, but I needed to think about it (actually sell the idea to the wife). Well, Dan Wesson revolvers don't sit around long and they were gone the next day.
So began my search. I ended up buying a stainless steel 357 mag on the internet. It's a beauty with a 6" heavy vented barrel (serial# SD010xxx). It is wonderful to shoot. The trigger breaks like glass, which really helps make tight groups. I've overheard other people at the range say things like "I wish my 357 grouped like that!".
This one's is a real keeper!
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February 28, 2009
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to the 
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You have embarked on a new journey. DWAS will attack you soon.
Enjoy.
-Mike
February 11, 2010
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Man that is super clean 
Congrats 
So what happened with the two large frames that sparked your interest ?
I think most at one time or another have had to use their salesman skills 
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Oh yea, almost forgot the .
-Blacktop
October 29, 2011
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Thanks for the welcome Blacktop!
The two large frame revolvers were bought by a collector. I don't think intends to fire them.
Actually, he did me a favour because I was interested in the 357 Maximum. The guy at the store said I could shoot either 38 special, or 357 Mag, or 357 Max in the gun. However, in later research it looked like I could only fire 357 MAXIMUM - which is almost impossible to find.
In the end, the one I bought seems a much better fit.
February 11, 2010
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The model 15 is a great fit especially in stainless. There is alot of
misinformation on the 357 max, I have one and so do quite of few of
the other members here, you can most certainlly shoot 357 mag and
38 special in a 357 max but just like shooting 38 special in your 357 mag
you might have to scrub the carbon ring out of the cylinder holes that is
caused by the shorter caliber's. before you can go back to shooting the
longer caliber.
You can almost always get 357 max ammo at Reeds :
http://shop.reedsammo.com/category.sc?categoryId=40
But if your looking for it you will find it at the shows and shops.
-Blacktop
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March 27, 2009
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Welcome and you did it right start small frame then add a 722 then a 744 the a 740 and look for some blue to fill iunt he gaps... Now that being siad watch the master grip maker for some updated wood he is on the left side
LB --------> over there.
Then you gotta add EWK on the left also. He offers some wonderful addtions to Dan! check out the EH's and Fiber optic sights!
Again Welcome to this place!
Glad you are here and nice find!
May 17, 2010
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Congratz!... a great way to into yourself. Been lovin my 15-2 since 1986.
Soap Box, Ballot Box, Ammo Box
in that order.
4 Monson Model 15's
1 Palmer FB 15
1 Rossi 357 Model 92 (lever)
1 CZ 75B
October 28, 2011
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Welcome 3dog. I am a new member here too. That is one beautiful piece you have there. I would love to get a stainless dan. Always have liked SS handguns. Im hoping to find a .44 SS for a steal here in the coming weeks 
Hey, a man can dream right?
Heres a question, is a .357 Max a different cartridge dimensionally than a .357 mag? Or just a larger amount of powder?
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March 27, 2009
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the Max will chamber the shorter 357 and 38 though not the other way around. They are the largest Frames Dan made. 15-2 small frame, M40 huge frame, M44mag large frame!
October 29, 2011
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Mike, Let me guess. Does DWAS stand for Dan Wesson Addiction Syndrome? These are outstanding firearms and I can see why one may want to have a couple of different models.
DWA_Midwest, Yes, I'm really glad I ended up with the smaller frame instead of that massive 357 Max. At the range that I belong to, we sometimes have informal competitions. Some of the competitions require a single-handed grip. I find the HV6 barrel a little nose heavy for one hand. But it's perfect for two-handed. Someday I may buy a shorter or lighter barrel, but the SS barrels are hard to find and quite expensive.
One more thing, DWA_Midwest: That's a fine looking finish on the revolver you have shown in your signature. Is that the standard blued finish, or have you had somethng done? It almost looks parkerized or something. Very nice!
HopManGoo, check out the Wikipedia entry for 357 Maximum. It's a bigger cartridge.
I see you guys have a Calendar Contest. I wish I had my photo ready sooner. I could have entered it. Maybe next year.
Thanks for the warm welcom!
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January 24, 2009
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aboard 3dogs, that's a great looking 715 you have there!
For a list of our DWF acronyms, look at the FAQ's list to the right of this screen.
On the .357 Max subject, yes the cartridge is longer than a .357 Mag, but the bullet diameter is the same. Here's a comparison shot…
Left to right; 357 Mag, 357 Max, 375 SM, 414 SM, 44 Mag, 445 SM, 454 Casull.
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February 28, 2009
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3dogs said:
Mike, Let me guess. Does DWAS stand for Dan Wesson Addiction Syndrome?
Close, and it works, but it's actually Acquisition because you are going to want many more. And then there's all of those extra barrels and sights and grips....
It goes on forever.
-Mike
September 1, 2010
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Welcome to the DW world and the forum from east Tennessee, thanks for the picture, great looking revolver.
December 26, 2010
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Welcome and congrats on your 715. It's a mighty fine looking one. For knowledge on DW's, this is the place (although I do more absorbing than giving ).
As others have said, the 740 will handle 38's, 357 Magnums and 357 Supermags. It's a great gun but it is huge. Plus, I don't know why but the Supermag is really loud.
CF did a great job showing the difference in cartridges.
The 715 is a great gun. Mine is turning into my main shooter.
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November 17, 2008
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A belated to the .
LB
Wisdom is merely the realization of how little one knows, therefore I am wise.
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