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April 22, 2012
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Joined this forum awhile back, have been surfing for awhile, like what I have seen & read. Purchased a DW model 15-2 about 2 months ago, love the revolver. Want to add at least one more (sure it will be more) have been bitten by the DW bug. Have the chance to purchase a model w-12 porkchop pac. It is in excellent condition with all the tools, manuals, & extra grips including walnut blank. Case is excellent. Serial # is 8xx. Would like to know the pros & cons of owning a w-12, & of course the obvious ?'s how much is to much for this particular pac. I have seen these sell online anywhere from $470.00 to almost $1,900.00. I know the high $ amount is ridiculous. Any help would be appreciated. Would post pics, but a present time, don't know how. Have a granddaughter to help me through this process (ain't kids great). Thanks in advance, by the way my name is Gary & I am retired (about time, I hate work, time to play in second childhood, with things that go BOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just trying to get by!!!!! (retired & confused)
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Gary, Welcome to DWF. I'm am not a 'Chop owner, I can tell you that two similar Packs were at $750 well over a year ago in one local gunshop. Both sat for a while, but they were not prominently displayed. At that time, DW prices were pretty low in this area.
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
January 22, 2008
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Welcome to the forum! I'm in the CF will be along shortly and can shed some light on pork prices! 
Dans Club
December 5, 2008
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Welcome to the Forum! I can't answer your question, but I know someone here can.
I can tell you that retirement and 
go together well. Good luck.
August 28, 2009
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Welcome to the forum. I don't have a Chop gun either so the others will have to provide their expertise. In any event, enjoy your new 15-1!
April 25, 2008
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The Savantist
April 22, 2012
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Thanks for the welcome & the info provided thus far. Looking forward to acquiring as much knowledge as I know you dw gurus will send my way, hope I can comprehend at least some of it. Would like to let you all know that I truly appreciate your help. Being a newbie has its drawbacks. As time passes I will make an effort to become a productive member of this forum & not just another guy looking for quick answers to selfish questions. GEZ, I hope I didn't make that last couple of sentences sound WAY to sappy!!!! I just read what I wrote & it sounds like I'am running for class president or something. Well enough of the that!!! Just want to get some knowledge, some good revolvers & go shot something (as cheaply as possible) Let me know if I should be posting some of this in another forum, I'am new at this web site forum stuff to.
Just trying to get by!!!!! (retired & confused)
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Gary, it's all good, don't worry too much navigating the Forum. If you put something in the wrong place, a Mod will move it, and not beat you up too much.
I'd say to look around, there are hundreds of pictures here of DW's, and we have a GREAT crew of Site Supporters and active Members who will get you where you need to be.
Based on your description, if you can get that Pack for around $800, you are doing good, IMHO.
Steve
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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November 17, 2008
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to the 
. Buckle up and hang on for the ride.
LB
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January 24, 2009
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Hello Gary, aboard!
To answer the "pros & cons" question, I would have to say there are many more pros than cons with a W12. Some of these pros include the DW basics of course, easily interchangeable barrels & grips, simple action parts inside (making it easy to work on), and finally owning a really cool piece of DW history from the first roughly 18 months the company was in business.
The cons are; since this is one of two models from the first generation of DW production, the action & hammer spur ergonomics tend to feel a little more clumsy than what the later 15-2 evolved into. I don't find this a problem, because I admire the gun for what it is. Other cons are merely due to an owner's personal taste...mainly the protruded barrel nut & the porkchop shape to the shroud. Neither of these have anything against the gun's function, but are merely visually offensive to some folks.
Myself, I think Porkchops are dead sexy in their own ugly way.
Here's a shot of one of my W12 Pistol Pac's. This is an early 2-digit gun, with an early case. Late W12 PP's came with a black case & grey foam inside.
As far as value goes, most of the time these seem to sell anywhere from $450 to the $850 range, with the occasional exception of a wildcard buyer with deep pockets. Here's a nice example that just sold yesterday for $631 LINK .
IMO, if you can get a complete Pac in good condition for anywhere in that range, you're doing well. 
with your decision & I hope your grandkid can help you show 'em off!
June 24, 2011
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Welcome to Gary from Gary!
I recently saw a pork chop pack with 3 barrels for sale at a Cabelas. Pretty sure it was marked $699. I not one of the gurus on this site by any means, but I hope that's helpful information. Good luck on your quest!
gary from az
April 22, 2012
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Hi guys, sorry I took so long to reply, life goes on a strange course some times, things have been hectic around here for awhile 
. I really appreciate the info & help you all provided. Now that things are getting back to normal (sort of) I have decided to pass on the porky pac. I have decided to look long & hard for a really nice 715 or 744 pac, there is just something about SS that gets my blood pumping. When I find this mystical shiny toy or toys I no doubt will be once again dying & crying for your advice & kind counsel. Thanks again for all your help!!!! I am going to learn how to post pics. Will aid in my quest & I can show off if & when I pull the trigger on a SS pac. Later, Gary.
Just trying to get by!!!!! (retired & confused)
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