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September 8, 2009
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Hello, I just purchased a compensated DW 6inch SS 44 mag. Not Exatly sure what the model number is? 44/744?? Anyways I am new to DW but not new to revolvers or other guns. I curently also own a Smith n Wesson 686, and used to own a S&W 29, along with a taurus 605. Thats is as far as revolvers. I came here to learn a bit about DW, I know the name and have seen the guns in pics but otherwise unfamiliar. I know they are strong and accurate, and I will know more when I actually have mine in my hands. Hopefully I wont have to many noob questions and may even one day be helpfull.
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May 2, 2009
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First of all...
... if you have a SS gun it will be a 744.. Sounds like a nice gun. Of course -- you'll hear it from everybody here, so I'll be the first--
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Welcome aboard,
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January 24, 2009
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Congrats on your first DW purchase, I'm sure you'll love it & if you hang around here, you'll want 35 other DW's to keep it company.
I used to have S&W 29 too, my wife sez it was the result of one too many Dirty Harry movies.
Used to have pics, but a computer crash ate 'em.
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February 9, 2009
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to our little spot on the http://WWW. Glad to see you landed a 44 DW. You are sure to enjoy your time with it. As mentioned above along with DW ownership a terminal illness called 
may occur causing many empty accounts, wallets, cookie jars, etc. Please post some pics when you have the chance, we need many pics here to feed our frenzy over these fine revolvers.
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September 8, 2009
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[Image Can Not Be Found]I am borrowing this pic, but its the one on top. I havnt received it yet but an getting very exceited about it. Does anybody know if a non compensated barrel will fit? I am wanting to get a 8-10 inch for deer season, but cant much afford to shell out the extra money for the compensated
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March 2, 2008
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That should accept any 744 barrel/shroud. I think you picked a pretty unusual "first Jump" into the DW Pool, looks great. From your screen name, I'd guess you might have some other guns to tell us about in "Other Brands".
Welcome aboard, and don't worry about noob questions, as you look around you'll be amazed at what our members know and share about shooting in general, not just DW's.
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September 8, 2009
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You got the gears turning now. How is this one an unusual choice? Not mad about it just curious
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March 2, 2008
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Comp barrels are less common. I'd like to try a comp'ed 6" .44 someday, the people that have them say that it really cuts down on muzzle flip. I am a new owner of a 744 6VH, and I'm still getting used to it as opposed to .357.
As I recall, on the Comp barrel the interchangeable barrel system is adapted slightly with a recessed barrel nut and special wrench. I think that a pretty low percentage of 744's were sold as Comps, that's a kind of special item.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
September 8, 2009
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Ahh, good deal then. I kinda went into this purchase blind, I just had herd the name, saw the gun had a good use for it (deer season/recreation, mostly recreation) and had to have it. Buy first research later isnt a very good policy but I'm guessing it worked out just fine in this case lol.
April 25, 2008
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to our world. You got a great start on the first of many Dan Wessons you will own. And a special compensated one at that. Any idea what number 2 will be? 
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September 8, 2009
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Well not sure just yet. I am going to buy a seconed barrel for this current one, and I have been eyeballin a couple pointmans, still trying to figure out the numbers but perhaps a SS or maybe blue 357 6/4/2 inch aswell. But time will tell. I have to take this first one out a time or 2 and make sure we play nice together, hopefully it wont mind a bit of company from a smith.
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March 2, 2008
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I don't know what you ended up paying, the prices I originally saw seemed good, the seller seemed to be a pretty good guy. You got a special revolver, and I'd bet it was well cared for and in good condition.
I'm thinkin' you did good
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
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May 17, 2009
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mighty9mm. I have a .44 mag with a CS8VH barrel assembly (that's an 8" compensated, vent, heavy with a slotted shroud). It was made for me at CZ in Norwich, NY. I shot it today to test out some hand loads and it is accurate. The recoil is pretty tame with heavy loads. Is yours coming with the barrel tool? It takes a special tool to loosen the barrel nut since it is recessed inside the end of the shroud.
Here's a pic of mine:
with the new Dan. 
September 8, 2009
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560 shipped with the goodies same as the guy in oregan, long storry short the seller made it a bit more of a pain than the sale had to be, but it worked out fine in the end. I did look up the price of the compensated barrel and while I dont knwo what one of these should go for I kcow just the barrel is a pretty penny in its self. I am hoping to maybe findthe 8inch used online somwere but not sure how hard they are to find
September 8, 2009
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As far as I know, I beleive it was part of the deal, but I knew I was mostly just buying the gun. LOL on an awkward note I wasnt even sure the model I was getting had a easily removable barrel. I do beleive it is coming with the gun though…I hope
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January 24, 2009
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Barrels can be found on the auction sites, but aren't as common as the .357 stuff. However, if you take your time, you'll find one.
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November 17, 2008
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Really cool shooter you snagged. And welcome to the group.
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May 2, 2009
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jaggman said:
Here's a pic of mine:
[Image Can Not Be Found]You don't happen to have a pic of that special wrench do you?
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May 17, 2009
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