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Darteres
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September 21, 2009 - 2:46 pm
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I'm a new member from Louisiana.  I have been hunting and using firearms most of my life.  Finally interested in purchasing a handgun larger than a .22 and while doing some research, I learned about Dan Wesson.  I'm interested in a .357 revolver.  Figured this would be a great place to learn some more information.

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Darteres,

     Glad you joined, this is a great sight and Dan Wesson's are great guns. I was in Louisiana once, and almost got  thrown in jail for fishing with out a license, had to get a bail bond mans to post bail for me, he took a out of state personal check from me and didn't charge me anything, good people in Louisiana.

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I used to spend a lot of time in Slydell while I was stationed at Keesler, MS.  Great bar thereLaugh.

Anyway, Welcome to the DWF... If you can't learn about a DW here....well....

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Obviously, we love our DW's, it's great to know you're interested in buying one. My advice would be to look for a Model 15-2 or 715 (.357 in Blue or Stainless), they are the ones most commonly available.

If your funds allow, a Pistol Pack is the best way to buy your Dan Wesson, but you can also get extra barrels and all the miscellaneous goodies from a variety of sources.

By all means, review this:

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It will help you check out the function of a revolver

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.

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Welcome to the DWF.  As suggested I would look for the adjustable sight model 15 or 715 as they are in more supply and offer various barrel changing variety.  I would probably not jump to hard at those in the pawn shop for anywhere near what they are asking.

A man cannot have too many SuperMags

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Welcome aboard, great to have you with us, and this is the place to talk about Dans. So hang out for a while and we will have you infected with DWAS in no time flat. If DWAS has you wondering, check out FAQ's to the right.

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Thanks for the warm welcome!  I'm certainly glad that I came around.  This site is full of useful information.  I'll be reading in the background until I find the perfect first DW (and the funds so my wife won't kill me)!

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Welcome; you will find a wealth of info about DW guns here.  I hope DWAS doesn't bite you too hard.

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-Mike

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This place is addictive!  I need to sell off some stuff around the house so I can fund my first.  rofl

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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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Darteres said:This place is addictive!  I need to sell off some stuff around the house so I can fund my first.  rofl


You are infected.....laughing.  Welcome aboard and good hunting.DWF Sign

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Sniff, sniff...I smell another case ofDWAS

Remember, it's futile to resist...there's many DW's out there just waiting for the picking.GoodLuck  Buy Now  Laugh

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Steve CT said:

Just remember, selling the dog is OK, but not the kids.


Anybody want a good deal on 2 cats, a monitor and a few knives for a nice 15-2 357 lol2

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   When my daughter was 6 she wanted a cell phone, I told her when she had $600.00 she could get one, she had 6 kittens, and tried to sell them for $100.00 each, she had no takers, and no cell phone, but great thinking on her part.  I dont think anyone will take your cats for a 15-2, but good thinking.

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I'd miss the fuzzy critters, but I'm sure my aim would get better if I practiced!

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I sold a transmission once to fund a Dan Wesson, DWAS will not let you go.

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Welcome – and buy a DW, you won't regret it!

I've been all over your state from Alexandria to Lake Charles…beautiful country…great food…only regret was spending a new year's eve in the Holiday Inn in Leesville….that was a long night!

 If you're going to drink, don't drive. Don't even putt. 

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September 28, 2009 - 12:35 pm
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I can think of better and worse cities to spend new year's in Louisiana.  Thanks for all the welcomes!  I'll be getting a DW soon as my funds line up with the one I want being on sale for a price I'm happy with.

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Welcome to our little part of the world. A 15 or 715 is an excellent choice...the only problem is finding one before the DW guys here get it.  poke I've been looking for one for awhile myself. Any time a Dan Wesson shows up on the internet, it's like this

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